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From feathers to food, the unconventional materials artists often use in their artworks present a range of conservation challenges. What should collectors consider before investing in a work that uses these materials?

12 March 2025

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Both private equity and private debt can provide valuable diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

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Successful family-owned businesses show that the keys to longevity are not size or fast growth, but a commitment to quality, adaptability, and family values.

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With markets in many countries, trading in carbon credits is an essential feature of the journey to global net-zero emissions. An overview.

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12 March 2025

Successful family-owned businesses show that the keys to longevity are not size or fast growth, but a commitment to quality, adaptability, and family values.

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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.

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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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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...

Both private equity and private debt can provide valuable diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

With markets in many countries, trading in carbon credits is an essential feature of the journey to global net-zero emissions. An overview.

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The Nobel laureate believes that neoliberal economics and unfettered markets are failures. His remedy? More government intervention.

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If US President Donald Trump's promised higher import tariffs are enacted, world trade will be significantly affected. But some industries are better placed than others to weather the storm.

Emotions and rumours often drive investors to make buy or sell decisions at the worst possible times. Focusing on their overall portfolio rather than on individual transactions can help them avoid this pitfall.

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The greenhouse effect was identified as early as the early 19th century - and largely ignored. We look at how decarbonisation has increasingly come into focus over the last 300 years.

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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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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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Lifestyle

Conserving art: the complexities of the contemporary

Private markets offer opportunities for investors with a long-term horizon

Lessons from history on business longevity

Understanding carbon markets

Which topics are you interested in?

Lifestyle

Conserving art: the complexities of the contemporary

Lessons from history on business longevity

GenAI at LGT: "We will evolve together"

Donating art: the gifts that keep on giving

Artificial intelligence and the art of imitation

The Monobloc chair at 50

Top 10 Insights of 2024

Sports families: Does success lie in their genes?

Cellaring wine - not old, just mature

How companies can support their employees' mental health

Private markets offer opportunities for investors with a long-term horizon

Understanding carbon markets

Joseph Stiglitz: How to save capitalism from itself

What US tariffs could mean for some of Europe's largest companies

Changing perspectives: From emotional trades to efficient portfolios

The long road to decarbonisation

The transformative force of industrial automation

Howard Marks - master of distressed debt investment

Sustainable tourism: Leading and lagging in the fight against climate change

Cybersecurity - increasing importance, impressive growth potential

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Conserving art: the complexities of the contemporary

Private markets offer opportunities for investors with a long-term horizon

Lessons from history on business longevity

Understanding carbon markets

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