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Historically, uncertainty around these pivotal contests has tended to subdue stock returns in the runup to midterm elections, although performance often improves once the results are known.

21 July 2026

Many would-be entrepreneurs spend years waiting for that one brilliant idea. But successful businesses rarely start with a flash of inspiration. More often, they start with a feel for the market, curiosity and the courage to take the plunge.

Rewilding restores the natural dynamics of damaged ecosystems. We explain why key species, such as rhinos, play a central role in this process, and why successful conservation projects can only be achieved in partnership with the local population.

In the past, the space race was a proxy war fought in orbit, fuelled by ideology and engineering prowess. Today that rivalry has been reborn, but with governments now joined by private companies seeking access to the space economy.

The global economy is being recalibrated. What does this mean for investors? Find out in our Global Investment Outlook 2026.

Historically, uncertainty around these pivotal contests has tended to subdue stock returns in the runup to midterm elections, although performance often improves once the results are known.

From Wall Street insiders to self-made investors, finfluencers are reshaping how people learn about money. But in a digital world filled with hype and misinformation, credibility has become just as valuable as financial know-how.

Renewables can form a key part of Europe's long-term energy solution, but imported fossil fuels still power most EU activities, creating short-term challenges.

Polluting industries have no place in a sustainable portfolio - or do they?

Recycling can relieve resource scarcity as well as reduce waste - and capacity is developing fast.

The US midterm elections are always critical, particularly for presidents. They're equally important for investors, because changes in Congress can move markets.

From traditional philanthropy to transition investing: Investors are increasingly aiming to combine financial goals with social and environmental impact. We present the four most common approaches.

Mika Kastenholz is the Global Head Investment Solutions at LGT Private Banking

Mika Kastenholz, LGT Global Head Investment Solutions, says that today's distorted business cycles mean investors need a clearsighted, global, and long-term focus more than ever.

16 July 2026

In the fourth episode of "Sip & Sparkle", sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader discuss terroir, grape varietals and soils from around the world.

In this miniseries, the LGT Young Soloists answer three questions about the beginnings of their musical careers, their highlights and challenges. This week, we speak to violinist Haeun Honney Kim.

As the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich returns to Japan, the orchestra’s Music Director Paavo Järvi and Yoshitaka Nagakura, Chairman and CEO of LGT Private Banking in Japan, reflect on tradition, audiences, young talent and music’s power to build bridges.

In this miniseries, the LGT Young Soloists answer three questions about the beginnings of their musical careers, their highlights and challenges. This week, we speak to violinist Sara Göbel.

What does it take to become a soloist? Talent alone is not enough, as violinist and LGT Young Soloist Artistic Director Alexander Gilman has learned early on. It takes initiative, practice - and, perhaps surprisingly, the ability to play as a team.

In one of his last interviews before his unexpected death at age 80, American entrepreneur and author Bob Chapman told Insights about his approach to management, and his work with Raj Sisodia, co-founder of the Conscious Capitalism movement, on their seminal book "Everybody Matters: The...

Data is vital to most business activities; it's among companies most valuable resource,especially in the age of AI. Which is precisely why we must avoid falling into uncritical use of bits and bytes. The rule still holds: junk in, junk out. Low-quality datasets mislead even the best algorithms,...

For many families who own a business, succession starts with a conversation. But what happens when the older generation avoids the subject? And how can the younger generation make itself heard without turning a difficult conversation into a damaging one?

How families pass on wealth and responsibility is one of the key issues in wealth succession. Benjamin Vetterli, Senior Family Advisor at LGT, has been helping high-net-worth families structure their wealth across generations for 25 years. In this interview, he explains why open dialogue is...

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Financial markets

Equity investors need to keep an eye on the US midterms

You don't need a brilliant idea to start a business

Rewilding: Bringing back the wilderness

The dawn of a new space age

Global Investment Outlook

Mid-year 2026: at the event horizon

Equity investors need to keep an eye on the US midterms

Rewilding: Bringing back the wilderness

Six finfluencers you should know

The dawn of a new space age

Europe's hunt for secure, affordable, lower-emissions energy

Transition investments: A pragmatic approach

Why battery recycling is key to the energy transition

Upsetting America's electoral apple cart

How capital can drive change

How to invest when familiar frameworks no longer seem to apply

Entrepreneurship

You don't need a brilliant idea to start a business

Discovering new terroir

"Young musicians need more opportunities"

Music: A language beyond words

"Music truly connects people"

Introducing the LGT Young Soloists

"Many leaders were never taught to care"

Data is everywhere - but can we trust it?

Succession planning in family businesses: How to ensure effective communication between generations

How do families pass on wealth and responsibility?

Thinking about exiting your start-up?

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