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While history and traditional economic theory suggest that the US economy should have entered into a recession some time ago now, it continues to defy forecasts. But it's not out of the woods yet.

29 April 2024

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Getting sufficient sleep has become a status symbol. But doesn’t the focus on rest impose additional stress on already weary professionals and executives?

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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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Today's investment landscape would be very different without the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the Sharpe ratio, both developed by this Nobel Prize-winning economist.

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Getting sufficient sleep has become a status symbol. But doesn’t the focus on rest impose additional stress on already weary professionals and executives?

24 April 2024

Two young women "ride" on an office chair through an office and radiate great joy.

Is New Work a passing fad, or a trend that will shape how companies operate in the future?

Vacant office space with cleaning machine

Flexible work models that allow employees to have a say in how they work may be the way of the future. And according to recent studies, they can also have financial benefits for companies.

Hamburg's Speicherstadt district with red brick houses by the river

Hamburg has a reputation for being a cold, arrogant and unfriendly city. But is that really the case? Jörg Finck works at LGT in Hamburg and shares his insights into what the city is really like.

English teacher stands on top of a desk in a classroom, addressing students who are looking up at him.

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast" is more than a pithy aphorism attributed to management consultant Peter Drucker. It's a philosophy that says that strategy might set the course, but it's the culture - the deeply ingrained ethos of an organisation or team - that navigates its path to success.

Baz Luhrman's "The Great Gatsby" movie scene: Gatsby leads his guests through the party hall

From invitations to farewells: How to master business lunches with style and success.

In 2023, we pursued authenticity in a world increasingly blurred by digital innovation.

Paraplegic patient, center, walks in between Gregoire Courtine, right, and Jocelyne Bloch, left

New technologies that connect to the human brain promise to help millions of patients with debilitating diseases as well as the world’s growing ageing population.

In an increasingly complex business world, etiquette and the right tone of voice influence more than just first impressions: they also determine long-term success.

Companies and investors are racing to make sense of the latest AI boom. But the verdict is still out on which artificial intelligence tools truly boost productivity and improve the bottom line.

While history and traditional economic theory suggest that the US economy should have entered into a recession some time ago now, it continues to defy forecasts. But it's not out of the woods yet.

An ever-growing number of plants and animals are facing extinction. But the good news is that by choosing the right investments, investors can help counteract biodiversity loss.

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.

Today's investment landscape would be very different without the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the Sharpe ratio, both developed by this Nobel Prize-winning economist.

Eine Person steht auf einem Berg und blickt bei Sonnenuntergang in die Ferne.

Even investors with long-term goals can focus too closely on the present and miss opportunities that only develop over time. While it's particularly hard to predict the future in times like these, we can identify investment themes like sustainability and technological innovation that will drive...

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Before the development of today's global transportation networks, only the most expensive commodities were traded in bulk. Now commodities trading covers a wealth of goods from wheat and gold to oil and gas.

An Aerones robot is pulled up a wind turbine wheel

Solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants: Renewable power generation is thriving, and so is the industry's need for operation and maintenance providers - particularly using robotics. An interesting investment opportunity?

Zwei ältere Herren in Anzug und Krawatte bei einem Fototermin

They established what many consider to be the most successful investment partnership of all time: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. What can today's investors learn from them?

Man and woman, both senior citizens, dancing in a park

As the global population ages, retirees will need better health and social care options, more assisted-living housing, and flexible retirement solutions. That's good news for investors.

Bird's eye view of natural water and ice streams

Battling climate change via the energy transition will cost trillions. But where will the financing come from? With government budgets stretched to the limit, there are excellent opportunities for private investors to help the world - and themselves.

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Financial markets

The search for the economic crystal ball

Sleep and performance: how did we become so rest-obsessed?

Financing net zero: opportunities or just higher outlays?

William F. Sharpe: The ivory tower meets the real world

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Lifestyle

Sleep and performance: how did we become so rest-obsessed?

The revolution taking place at the office

New work models and the flexitariat: here to stay?

My Hamburg: Too cool for school?

Culture vulture: Keeping an eagle eye on culture helps companies soar

Business meals: The art of hosting - and being a guest

Keeping it real: Why we became obsessed with authenticity in 2023

Jacking into the cortex: The promising future of brain-computer interfaces

Exec-etiquette: why professionals should brush up on their manners

Generative AI: A few good use cases

The search for the economic crystal ball

Biodiversity: The next big investment trend?

Financing net zero: opportunities or just higher outlays?

William F. Sharpe: The ivory tower meets the real world

Beyond the horizon: a five-year capital markets outlook

Commodity trading

Renewable energy and robotics - a powerful combination

The wit and wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Changing demographics offer investment opportunities

Sustainable private finance for a greener, cleaner world

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Financial markets

The search for the economic crystal ball

Sleep and performance: how did we become so rest-obsessed?

Financing net zero: opportunities or just higher outlays?

William F. Sharpe: The ivory tower meets the real world

Which topics are you interested in?

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