Citywealth Winter Roundup – all features from January to March 2024
IFC insights on Delaware and India, musings on megamergers, taking the temperature on ESG investing, and international events. All of this and more from Citywealth’s editorial output this Winter – here are the features published on citywealthmag.com in January, February & March 2024.
Thank you to all of the industry experts who have contributed to our features over the last couple of months. Read on for more information about how to contribute to Citywealth’s editorial output.
Delays to ‘Divorce Day’?
In previous years, the first Monday of January has been infamously known as ‘Divorce Day’, when divorce lawyers supposedly see a spike in separation enquiries. However, 2024 may be bucking the trend, as research shows that cost-of-living pressures are delaying divorce. Citywealth examines the financial impacts of divorce and speaks to industry experts to understand what individuals can do to protect themselves as effectively as possible in this area.
Read the full article here.
Politics, technology, and taxation
Threats of huge increases in taxation continue to be top of mind for the wealthy, as the world continues to experience unrest and with an estimate that up to 50% of the world will experience an election in the next year. In this feature, Citywealth uncovers how geopolitical uncertainty and technological advances are impacting taxation.
Read the full article here.
Reputation management: tech threats and other trends
Amidst the rise of AI ‘deepfakes’ and general social unrest generated by political uncertainty, having a reputation management plan is paramount for high-profile individuals. Citywealth consults reputation management professionals on threats from tech, current trends and client concerns, best practice advice, and more.
Read the full article here.
An evening at the IFC Awards 2024
On 24 January, Citywealth celebrated 13 years of its IFC Awards with a fabulous dinner ceremony attended by the crème de la crème of wealth managers and advisors from the world’s leading financial centres. Read on for all the details on a fabulous night of awards, charity auctions and an ode to Robbie Burns.
Read the full article here.
Megamergers: money makers or market mishaps?
The last few years have seen a number of mergers and acquisitions between enormous corporations. Colloquially known as ‘megamergers’, these mammoth collaborations can be seen across a wide range of sectors. Citywealth investigates the impacts of these mergers within the private wealth industry – positives and pitfalls alike.
Read the full article here.
IFC insights: Delaware
In this IFC update, Citywealth focuses in on Delaware. We uncover the need-to-know information on DE, to understand why the majority of U.S. companies are incorporated in this small state on America’s east coast.
Read the full article here.
Is the sun setting on ESG investing?
From our interactions with the private wealth industry, Citywealth has gotten the sense that interest in ESG investing is waning. To try and take true temperature of the industry, we spoke to those directly involved in this area to see just how sustainable ESG investing really is.
Read the full article here.
IFC insights: India
In this jurisdiction update, Citywealth speaks to industry experts to get the download on the rising star that is India’s wealth management market. We dig into immigration options, regulatory and crypto updates, top-of-mind trends, and more.
Read the full article here.
A look at landed estates
This week, Citywealth examines the current trends and concerns for landed estates and their owners. Industry experts discuss inheritance considerations, environmental impacts, and more.
Read the full article here.
The cost of giving
With the rise in costs of living, Citywealth speaks to philanthropy experts to understand the challenges and current trends in philanthropic giving. We address the overlap with ESG, arguments of undue influence in the art world, rules, regulations, and more.
Read the full article here.
Inspiring inclusion at the Powerwomen Awards 2024
On 6 March, our annual Powerwomen Awards season kicked off with a ceremony in London for our International Powerwomen. A week later, on 14 March, the Awards made it over the pond to New York, where we celebrated our USA Powerwomen for a second year.
Read the article here. View the list of winners here.
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Switzerland: market shifts and maintaining stability
Citywealth caught up with professionals working in the wealth management market in Switzerland to discover recent news and domestic views from the historic home of private wealth.
Winners of the Brand Management and Reputation Awards 2023
Citywealth interviewed some of the individuals who won an award at the Brand Management and Reputation Awards 2023, learning more about their industry and career journeys.