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As Head of Data and Innovation, Simon Gomez is responsible for generative artificial intelligence (GAI) at LGT Private Banking. In this interview, he talks about the benefits and limitations of GAI, and why humans (and our faith in them) remain a top priority at LGT.

7 February 2025

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On the title cards of artworks in major museums and galleries, you'll often see the words "gift of", recognizing the individuals whose donations enable everyone to experience the best of the world's art and culture.

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As automation and robotics become more sophisticated, they're proving even better at helping manufacturing businesses to meet their global challenges.

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His investment memos are so good that even Warren Buffett hastens to read them. So what can we learn from the world's leading investor in distressed debt?

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7 February 2025

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The evolution of AI - humankind's attempt to artificially imitate its own intelligence.

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In a scene from the iconic 1967 movie The Graduate, an older man offers career advice to an aimless new college graduate played by Dustin Hoffman: "One word: Plastics. There's a great future in plastics."

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These were the stories that struck a chord with our readers in 2024: from Warren Buffett's secret to success, to innovations making superfoods like avocados more sustainable, to the rise of robots in renewable energy.

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Whether on the slopes, the pitch or in the boardroom, sports families and entrepreneurial dynasties have more in common than just their impressive achievements. Because in addition to passing on their genetic legacy from one generation to the next, both also excel at preserving and transmitting...

Discover our wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle" and watch sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader smell, savour and discuss some of their favourite wines. This time, it's all about mature wines.

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There's an alarming trend emerging in workplaces around the world: while the number of work-related accidents and illnesses has been in steady decline for a number of years now, mental health conditions are seeing a significant increase. This is due, among other things, to stress, time...

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Meet 13 companies that have seen business take off after taming the judges on investor-meets-entrepreneur reality TV formats.

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The best new libraries today have become living rooms for the digital age, where communities are encouraged not just to read, but also to gather, create, eat, and play. And it's no longer even a requirement to be silent.

As automation and robotics become more sophisticated, they're proving even better at helping manufacturing businesses to meet their global challenges.

His investment memos are so good that even Warren Buffett hastens to read them. So what can we learn from the world's leading investor in distressed debt?

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Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

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The constant rise in cyber-attacks means that robust cybersecurity is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. This presents growing opportunities for companies in the business of helping organisations to protect themselves.

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As visitor numbers rise, the economic benefits of tourism could well be outweighed by the industry's negative environmental impacts. The challenge for policymakers and industry leaders is to present sustainable alternatives that attract the next generation of tourists while preserving the...

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Air is free , but clean air costs - a lot. We sat down with former central banker Mark Carney to get his take on financing the net-zero transition, and the vast benefits ahead if we can get it right.

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Steel will remain essential for the transition to a greener future. So decarbonising the manufacturing process of this key material for many renewable energy technologies is vital for reducing CO2 emissions from supply chains.

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Elinor Ostrom won a Nobel Prize in Economics in 2009 for showing that ordinary people, working together, can manage natural resources sustainably. Her work is as relevant as ever.

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It's been a strong year for many asset classes globally, as the global economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of continued, if moderate, inflation. Rising geopolitical risks do pose a concern, but strategic fiscal policies and a broadening earnings recovery are creating a positive...

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The quick answer is: Yes, but not necessarily in the near-term. Long-term debt sustainability is an issue, and temporary spikes in government bond yields may become more common. But it's not a reason for investors to avoid bonds altogether.

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