Why mobility is critical for megacities - today and tomorrow
In our densely packed urban centres, transport is the backbone of the economy and everyday life, but it needs to become more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.
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CapEx - beyond AI
Capital expenditure (CapEx) on long‑term assets like buildings, machinery, vehicles, and technology has been strong for AI-linked investments. But are there CapEx opportunities beyond AI?
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Disruptive innovation: between euphoria and disappointment
When new technologies emerge, euphoria and disappointment are never far behind. The success of an innovative technology is rarely predictable. What can investors do to manage risk while still participating in the success of genuine innovation?
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Reasons to be positive after COP30
Most headlines focussed on the all-night negotiations that ended the latest UN climate change conference in Belém. When dawn broke over Brazil on the final day of COP30, it seemed as if a deal was out of reach. Several delegates were poised to abandon the talks when the chief Saudi negotiator...
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Why mobility is critical for megacities - today and tomorrow
In our densely packed urban centres, transport is the backbone of the economy and everyday life, but it needs to become more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.
金融知识
The secrets of economic growth
Economic growth requires constant technological innovation. But what are the mechanisms that translate innovation into sustainable growth?
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CapEx - beyond AI
Capital expenditure (CapEx) on long‑term assets like buildings, machinery, vehicles, and technology has been strong for AI-linked investments. But are there CapEx opportunities beyond AI?
可持续性
Reasons to be positive after COP30
Most headlines focussed on the all-night negotiations that ended the latest UN climate change conference in Belém. When dawn broke over Brazil on the final day of COP30, it seemed as if a deal was out of reach. Several delegates were poised to abandon the talks when the chief Saudi negotiator...
金融市场
China: a tale of two realities
Rapid adoption of new technologies sees China economically leapfrogging its competitors worldwide, while US tariffs have created headwinds for its much-lauded integrated supply chain.
金融市场
Europe finds its footing
After several years battling headwinds in the form of low growth and inflation, amplified this year by US trade tariffs and a strengthening euro, the Eurozone enters 2026 with more stable economic prospects, thanks to a resilient labour market, lower interest rates and increased fiscal spending.
金融市场
Is the US economy at a pivot point?
Trade friction and an extended government shutdown have skewed recent economic data. But next year, as tariff turbulence subsides, investment broadens and monetary policy eases, real GDP growth could accelerate, signalling the start of a new business cycle.
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Water: an essential resource under threat
Safeguarding water resources is essential not only for life, but for economic security, societal well-being, and ecological stability. Industry and governments are responding to growing water insecurity with innovative solutions.
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Global markets in 2026: Positioning for a new era
What should investors expect in 2026? Mika Kastenholz, LGT Global Head Investment Solutions, shares his insights on global markets, as higher structural inflation, elevated debt and potential capital controls are reshaping the landscape.
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Have digital assets gone mainstream?
Once laughed at, cryptocurrencies have now become part of the investment toolkit. Is this the moment for even the most sceptical investor to take a new look at digital assets?
生活方式
Not just a face: How does portraiture capture the essence of a person?
We may think of portraits as artworks that focus on capturing the physiognomic likeness of a sitter. Think again. Today’s artists are using everything from objects and smells to AI-generated images based on human DNA to reflect the presence and spirit of their subjects.
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From Roman villas to Art Basel: The enduring power of collectors
Over centuries of buying and selling, art collectors and the markets around them have shaped taste - influencing which artworks endure, which disappear, and even how art itself is made.
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Chess as spectacle: From a quiet game to a global show
There's no shortage of thrills or novelty in Las Vegas. Between its resorts, casinos, restaurants and shows, visitors can fill their days chasing whatever form of excitement takes their fancy. Yet in mid-July, several hundred people gathered at the city's Wynn hotel for something that might...
企业家精神
Disruptive innovation: between euphoria and disappointment
When new technologies emerge, euphoria and disappointment are never far behind. The success of an innovative technology is rarely predictable. What can investors do to manage risk while still participating in the success of genuine innovation?
生活方式
When lobster was a sign of poverty
From oysters to lobster and caviar, foods we now regard as refined often began as inexpensive everyday staples. The product may stay the same, but shifting behaviours and expectations can elevate - or diminish - its status right down to a tastebud level.
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My Salzburg: A city of rogues, symphonies and aesthetes
Salzburg may be best known as Mozart's birthplace, but that's only one of the many things that makes it special. LGT Bank Österreich's Günther Zembacher offers an insider's view of the many other highlights that give the city its unique character.
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Preserving family wealth through effective succession planning
Many entrepreneurial families struggle with succession planning. Yet it is worth tackling this issue early on.
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Sparkling, please: Champagne, bubbly & Co.
In the third episode of "Sip & Sparkle", sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader discover sparkling wines from around the world.
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Skilled trades: A renaissance in the making
With the world’s attention focused on the high tech sector and digitalisation, a long-overlooked field is flourishing quietly in the background. Despite, or perhaps because of, the swift spread of artificial intelligence and a renewed tilt towards economic protectionism, the skilled trades are...
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Classic cars: when collecting becomes a passionate pursuit
Are classic cars precious collectors' items or smart investments?