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What Makes Pictet an Important Swiss Custodian Bank for International Investors?

Congratulations are in order! Pictet has crossed the USD 1 T mark in assets under management or custody. For Alpen Partners, the milestone has particular s...

October 27, 2026

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Why Americans Are Increasingly Exploring Second Citizenship and Residency Abroad
Expatriation/Relocation

Why Americans Are Increasingly Exploring Second Citizenship and Residency Abroad

For many Americans, exploring a second citizenship or residency abroad has shifted from a luxury to a strategic consideration. The top motivations include global mobility, international…

Establishing a Single Family Office in Switzerland: Options for a Discreet and Effective Structure
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Establishing a Single Family Office in Switzerland: Options for a Discreet and Effective Structure

For globally connected families with significant wealth, Switzerland remains a popular destination for bringing together asset oversight, strategic decision-making, and legacy planning. Its blend of long-term…

Switzerland’s Head Start in Crypto Leadership
Cryptocurrencies

Switzerland’s Head Start in Crypto Leadership

While the United States celebrates new momentum in digital asset regulation with the recently signed GENIUS Act, Switzerland has quietly led the way for years. Long…

Possible 1% US Excise Tax on Outbound USD Transfers: What to Know Before It Takes Effect
Wealth Planning

Possible 1% US Excise Tax on Outbound USD Transfers: What to Know Before It Takes Effect

Overview of the proposed tax A provision in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), informally known as the Big Beautiful Bill, has sparked discussions among…

Exit Taxes on the Rise Across Europe
Wealth Planning

Exit Taxes on the Rise Across Europe

In today’s shifting fiscal climate, there is a clear trend across Europe: governments are moving to tax wealth not just while it’s held, but when it…

Multi-Currency Portfolio Allocation in a Volatile USD Environment
Investing

Multi-Currency Portfolio Allocation in a Volatile USD Environment

The Fragile Confidence in the US Dollar For decades, the US dollar (USD) has been the anchor of global finance. Yet in 2025, some investors are…

Navigating Swiss Banking as an American Expat: A Persistent Challenge
Financing

Navigating Swiss Banking as an American Expat: A Persistent Challenge

It’s a difficult landscape for US nationals in Switzerland – but we strive to make it easier For American nationals living in Switzerland, gaining access to…

Why Your Swiss Canton Matters: Pension Tax Benefits for International Residents
Wealth Planning

Why Your Swiss Canton Matters: Pension Tax Benefits for International Residents

Relocating to Switzerland isn’t just about crisp Alpine air, high-end infrastructure, and long-term political and economic stability—it is also home to meaningful financial planning features, especially…

The Checkbook IRA: A Strategic Cross-Border Retirement Structure—When Correctly Managed
Advisory Accounts

The Checkbook IRA: A Strategic Cross-Border Retirement Structure—When Correctly Managed

For American investors living abroad or managing global portfolios, retirement planning often requires more flexible structures than traditional brokerage-based Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow. One such…

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