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Hyman Minsky's maverick ideas about market cycles were disregarded in his lifetime. But they enjoyed a significant revival during the Great Recession of the mid 2000s, and may have even greater relevance today.

20 May 2025

After selling their company, founders are often on the lookout for new investment opportunities. It’s not uncommon for them to re-enter the start-up world - but this time, as investors. If this is something they're considering, there are a few key points to keep in mind.

A volunteering program in Namibia offered a powerful experience of purpose-driven action through the chance to step out of the office and into communities where human potential is abundant, but opportunities are scarce.

Optimism is essential for business, but should never be confused with passive hope or overconfidence. The best approach is resilient optimism, also called "optimism with a safety net". And there's good news: it can be learnt.

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15 May 2025

Lisa Bader and Princess Marie with their glasses of wine

In the second episode of “Sip & Sparkle”, our sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader discover Riesling wines from all around the world.

A diverse group of women in festive gowns pose on a stage to present the awards they received.

Women's entrepreneurship is creating opportunities for the global economy, investors - and society.

Selling a company is a monumental milestone for founders, marking the start of a brand-new chapter. And while the period after an exit can be full of exciting opportunities, it can also bring its own set of challenges and tough decisions.

A young woman and an older woman are sitting at a table in front of a painting, engaged in a lively conversation.

How does a family dynasty stay relevant for centuries? Maria Ahlström-Bondestam and Pauline Borg are members of the fifth generation of Finland's Ahlström family. Both have considered wealth an opportunity to affect change, not just a comfort, since childhood.

Two Japanese women of different ages interact; the older woman wears traditional clothing

Many countries are coping with ageing populations, below-replacement birth rates, and the resulting economic and societal impacts. Among the responses, time-banking systems are increasingly popular, but cannot meet the challenges of elder care alone.

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Learn how start-up founders can effectively plan their exit strategy. Explore key considerations, timing, and options for a successful transition.

A woman standing in the middle of the artwork The Womb made of dried flowers hanging from the ceiling

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?

An elderly man in an apron sits on a chair in front of an old grocery store, next to a child perched on a crate.

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.

Hyman Minsky, Professor, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College

Their experimental research methods won them a Nobel prize in 2019 for significantly enhancing our understanding of the world's poor and how to help them.

In the wake of DeepSeek's release, it may be efficiency gains and lower costs that drive developments in the AI market.

This guide sheds light on where the world is making progress in climate mitigation across five significant sectors - and where action is still needed.

The sun is a mighty ball of energy in glistening yellow and shades of red, floating in black space.

Producing vast amounts of cheap, clean energy, the sun is critical for global decarbonisation. Harnessing solar power involves everything from photovoltaics and batteries to the transmission lines and transformers that form the backbone of the world's power systems.

A look at Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has sparked debate for years: can it deliver meaningful financial returns while addressing pressing global challenges? And is it reshaping financial strategies - or simply reframing old ideas in new terms?

Women in Bangladesh with empty bowls waiting in a queue for food

Natural disasters, wars and political crises make food supplies more difficult and food more expensive. Examples from Singapore and Indonesia show how fluctuations can be mitigated and supplies guaranteed.

A man in a suit and tie stands in front of several monitors displaying financial charts and data.

Gross pioneered active bond trading and became an investing superstar - until hubris caught up with him.

Light rays symbolizing electricity flow through tall metal towers against a night sky.

Global decarbonisation means more electrification and less fossil fuels. The solution to growing electricity demand? Energy from renewable sources. These are often the most efficient and cost-effective.

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Financial markets

How the "Minsky moment" explains financial crisis

How to invest in start-ups

A lesson in purpose: volunteering in Namibia

Resilient optimism: the unsung secret of business success

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Entrepreneurship

How to invest in start-ups

Resilient optimism: the unsung secret of business success

Riesling - all around the world

Female entrepreneurship: A global phenomenon with the power to shape the future

New directions after the exit: Investing, consulting, or taking a break?

Family businesses: Catalysts of change

Two approaches for a rapidly ageing world

Exit strategy: How startup founders plan a successful start-up exit

Conserving art: the complexities of the contemporary

Lessons from history on business longevity

How the "Minsky moment" explains financial crisis

A lesson in purpose: volunteering in Namibia

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo - economists rethinking poverty

What next for the AI industry?

Climate solutions: An overview of progress and opportunities

The power of the sun: investing in clean energy

The ESG debate

Food security in Asia

Bill Gross, the Bond King

Powering the future

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How the "Minsky moment" explains financial crisis

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A lesson in purpose: volunteering in Namibia

Resilient optimism: the unsung secret of business success

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