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Swiss Single Family Offices offer their C-level functions a wide pay range in terms of base salary and total compensation Attracting and retaining top talents, aligning the interests of stakeholders and executives, and fostering a pay-for-performance environment are crucial aspects in today’s corporate world. Compensation schemes play a significant role in addressing these objectives, particularly within Single Family Offices (SFOs), which are entrusted with managing and governing the wealth of single families. Exploring pay in this industry is even more compelling given that many of the recruited SFO professionals join from financial services, investment banking, law and consultancy firms which usually hold well-established compensation practices. This joint study, the first of its kind in Switzerland, draws upon HCM International Ltd.'s deep understanding of compensation and incentive schemes alongside the SFOA - Swiss Single Family Office Association to address the demand for enhanced transparency. This report aims to provide insights into incentive schemes for C-levels at Swiss SFOs. We are grateful to the author Stephan Hostettler and his HCM Team, and the SFOA Board Members Livio Gaido and Kurt Moosmann for jointly producing a compelling study on compensation schemes within Swiss SFOs. This new study, along with further information on our industry, can be found on our homepage (www.sfoa.ch). #singlefamilyoffices #familyoffices #familyoffice #executiverecruiting #generationaltransfer #familywealth #familybusiness #sme #wealthmanagement #sfoa #transferacrossgenerations

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It's almost Family Office FRIDAY! 2024 Swiss real-estate market further moderates to 1990s baseline. quote "The UBS Swiss Real Estate Bubble Index continued its decline in the first quarter of 2024 and now stands at 0.95 index points. The risk of a real estate bubble has thus fallen from "elevated" to "moderate." This means the benchmark is significantly lower than during the real estate bubble in the early 1990s" end-quote. #geneva, #zurich, #switzerland, #newyork, #realestate, #assetmanagement, #inflation, #multifamily, #money, #investment, #cfa, #caia, #money, #gold, #fixedincome, #bonds, #forex, #bitcoin, #familyoffice, #privateequity

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Sharp Drop in Swiss Fintech Investments Swiss fintech startups are struggling to attract investor interest. Investments plummeted by nearly 60% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. While overall startup funding dipped slightly, fintech was hit hardest. Investors are shifting focus to biotech, energy, and cleantech.  Large-scale investments in fintech are scarce, and valuations for later-stage companies have dropped. Early-stage startups are an exception, securing more funding. However, the overall exit landscape remains bleak with few acquisitions or IPOs. Despite the challenges, investors cautiously predict an improvement in the coming year with increased investment opportunities. This downturn mirrors a global trend in fintech funding, indicating a broader industry struggle. Read our new article here to find out more on this topic: https://lnkd.in/eD4XKeAQ International Fintech Business (IFB) can help you enter the fintech industry. We can help you incorporate a company with a financial license in any jurisdiction or buy an existing company. Our experts can help answer any questions you may have. Contact us today! For details: [email protected] More info: ifbusiness.uk #IFB #Fintech #Switzerland #Investments

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Interested in #Ethereum and #Staking? Listen in on Tim Bevan, CEO at ETC Group speaking about how institutional investor interest in ETH as an investable asset has been rising and how the European ETP wrapper can help capture total return on an investment into ETH. Link to full episode as well as other useful links in the comments below ⤵️ Thank you to Konstantin Shulga and the team at Finery Markets for the interview. #ethereumetf #eth HANetf

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Xetra welcomes four new ETNs from Leonteq 🥁: Leonteq's new ETNs give investors access to overnight lending rates for overnight loans in Switzerland and the United States. The Leonteq CHF Overnight Return Index ETP represents the performance of the reference interest rate for overnight loan transactions in Switzerland, the Swiss Average Rate Overnight Interest Rate (SARON). The Leonteq USD Overnight Return Index ETP tracks the performance of the United States Secured Overnight Financing Rate (US-SOFR). Both ETNs are also available in a currency-hedged version against the euro. https://lnkd.in/ee6SA3gA #etns #xetratrading

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Today, the Kaufmann Equity fund publishes its Q1 2024 update. Qualified investors domiciled in Switzerland can access the monthly letters and quarterly reports on demand by direct messaging Alexandre Kaufmann. This slide shows the fund's current top 15 investments, including Alphabet Inc., Apple, Belimo, Canada Goose, Geberit, Meta, Mettler-Toledo International, Inc, Microsoft, MicroStrategy, Philip Morris International, Sika, Tencent, Tesla, Unilever and VZ VermögensZentrum. What do these companies have in common? They all enjoy strong leadership, often still led by their founders. They have meritocratic corporate cultures and are agile in responding to change. They continue to invest in their growth initiatives, positioning themselves to benefit from significant megatrends such as digitalisation, climate change, and the aging of world population. Finally, these companies continue to generate superior economics, aligning with the fund's investment framework.

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Infrastructure Q3 2024: Preqin Quarterly Update 10.11.2024 - Investoren Plattform Weekend News: Infrastructure Fundraising remains soft after a short-lived recovery, with funds in market data suggesting experienced managers are delaying bringing larger funds to market Deals activity is a bright spot, with strong growth in larger deals compared with Q2 despite elevated rates Performance still strong for current asset owners, but higher valuations may be restricting new commitments. und mehr als 9.700 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter: https://lnkd.in/eYZk6Yt4

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Seed X Liechtenstein is an active VC firm that invests in European-based startups. The network has invested in a wide range of sectors and focuses on early-stage startups seeking funding from (pre-)Seed to Series A rounds. During the screening tests, the investors from Seed X Liechtenstein preferred businesses that had decent growth potential and offered products/services that could be easily sold on an international level. The investment range of Seed X Liechtenstein is around €200,000. Preferred Industries: Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, and Legaltech Total Investments: 27 Total Exits: 3 Notable Investments: Bagel Network, Superform Labs, and Lava Network

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Update on Recent Bitcoin Market Dynamics 🔎 We are proud to share that our colleague, Valentin Kalinov, recently contributed to an insightful article by ZEIT ONLINE. This article, written in collaboration with FSBC, delves into the significant factors impacting the Bitcoin market. Key Insights from the Article:  1. Impact of Large-Scale Bitcoin Sales: The recent sell-off by the Saxon authorities of a substantial Bitcoin stash has been identified as a contributing factor to the recent price drop. The sale of 50,000 Bitcoins, originally seized from illegal activities, highlighted how institutional actions can influence market dynamics.  2. Market Influences Beyond Government Sales: Besides the sales by the Saxon authorities, other significant events, such as the repayment of creditors by Mt. Gox, have also affected the market.  3. Long-Term Market Outlook: While such sales can cause short-term fluctuations, historical data suggests that these events do not typically lead to prolonged price drops. The market is influenced by a myriad of factors, including regulatory developments and macroeconomic conditions, which need to be continuously monitored. We invite you to read the full article for a more detailed analysis and to share your perspective on these market dynamics. Your comments and insights are highly valued. For the complete article, please visit https://lnkd.in/g_xZiAVN

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🔔 Last Call to Join the Forefront of relevant Financial Innovation – Spots Almost Gone! 🔔 Here are some aspects why I am so excited about the upcoming Point Zero Forum: 🗣 Hear It from the Horse’s Mouth: Engage directly with relevant people driving real change. 🌐 40 Central Banks and Regulators: Direct engagement, not secondary discussions. 🏢 C-Level Access: Dialogue with decision-makers, with the ones who really drive the development and make the difference! 🌍 Global Stage: Insights from a global perspective, not limited to regional views. 📰 Creators of News: AT PZF, we make the headlines, we don't just read them. 🛠️ Meet the Architects of Tomorrow: Connect with those actually building the future, not merely talking about it. 🌎 Be a Part of a Global Community: Join a network of leaders and innovators from around the world. This is your last opportunity to secure a place where the future of finance is being shaped. Don’t miss out! REGISTER AND COME: https://lnkd.in/eaFUDzBk #PointZeroForum #FinancialInnovation #GlobalFinance #Leadership #LastCall #GlobalCommunity Thanks for all your support making that happen: Elevandi Singapore FinTech Festival Financial Times Bloomberg News Goldman Sachs Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Binance Circle iCapital Paxos Ripple Ant International Bybit Cardano Foundation Chainlink Labs Fireblocks Fidelity Digital Assets zeb consulting Emotional Banking Giesecke+Devrient Banking Circle Crypto.com Sygnum Bank Global Ledger and many many more!

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In the latest issue of BILANZ Wirtschaftsmagazin, the evolving landscape of private equity is in the spotlight. Once a key asset reserved for institutional investors, private equity is now accessible to a broader range of investors. As private markets grow, opportunities once reserved for the super-wealthy are now within reach, driven by the "democratization of private equity." At Petiole, we recognized this trend 20 years ago and have built a long track record of providing clients with access to well-diversified global portfolios. As the market continues to open, Petiole leads the way, bringing the expertise and global network needed to navigate this fast-growing asset class. #PrivateMarkets #InvestmentOpportunities #WealthStrategy

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Geneva-based Forestay Capital is one of the few Swiss VCs focussing on growth stage investments. This second fund has received backing from some of the largest family offices in Europe and Switzerland. Forestay II will primarily invest in Enterprise AI and Software as a Service (SaaS) sectors. With an early growth $10-15M lead investment sweet spot, Forestay invests in visionary teams reaching growth inflexion points and actively partners with them to catalyse accelerated growth. Forestay II has already partnered with enterprise AI startups such as Israeli cybersecurity solution, Veriti, and Swiss engineering intelligence company, Neural Concept. Swiss companies backed by Forestay I included Nexthink, Scandit, BlueBotics and Kandou. Frederic Wohlwend Jonas Jeandupeux #growthstage #VC #enterpriseAI #SaaS https://lnkd.in/ebpU8X74

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The Swiss fund centre is renowned as a hub for asset management and fund distribution, thanks in part to a high density of wealthy investors and an innovative workforce. Switzerland is less well-known as a location for investment funds, mainly because the authorisation of collective investment schemes in Switzerland is time-consuming and costly. To enhance the country's competitiveness as a fund centre and stimulate innovation, a new fund category was launched on 1st of March 2024: the limited qualified investor fund (L-QIF). One of the key benefits of the L-QIF is, that it does not require authorisation from, nor is it supervised by, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). ❓ Can the ‘new Swiss RAIF’ make Switzerland a more attractive location for foreign investment funds? Which tax rules apply? ❗️ In their article for the ITR (International Tax Review) features series, Silvan Guler and Thomas Zellweger provide an overview of Swiss collective investment schemes and their taxation.: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/efjqwGeQ #LQIF #investmentfunds #taxation

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📊 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hedge funds make up about 25-30% of SPI market turnover 📈, impacting share price trends and shaping the IR agenda. IR club Schweiz board member Christine Kukan (Head of IR at Sika) spoke to market participants from the #sellside, #buyside, and #IR 🗣️ to get a balanced view on the role of hedge funds in the equity market and what IR officers should keep in mind when communicating with them. Her findings are published in The Reporting Times No. 25 📄 issued by the Center for Corporate Reporting (CCR). 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/e-S3S_YE #HedgeFunds #InvestorRelations #Finance #CapitalMarkets #IRStrategy #EquityMarket #Communications

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26.07.2024 - Investoren Plattform News: Liquide Alternatives Hedge fund assets rise to record high amid uncertainties Hedge fund assets reached a new high in 2Q24, surpassing $4.3 trillion as managers brace for upcoming elections and geopolitical uncertainties, data has shown. According to hedge fund research firm HFR, this marks the seventh consecutive quarter of asset growth, driven by performance gains and strategic asset inflows into relative value arbitrage (RVA) and macro […] und mehr als 8.500 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter: https://lnkd.in/eWa-y2Mh

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Germany: Fund industry grows by 6 per cent ▪️ Equity funds with record assets ▪️ Bond funds with highest sales since 2012 ▪️ Balanced funds and property funds with outflows ▪️ Decline in new business for Spezialfonds The fund industry manages a record EUR 4,413 billion in assets for investors in Germany as at the end of September. This is an increase of over 6 per cent since the beginning of the year (EUR 4,149 billion). At EUR 2,183 billion, the majority is accounted for by open-ended Spezialfonds for institutional investors. These are primarily retirement pension schemes (EUR 768 billion) and insurers (EUR 536 billion). The fund companies manage EUR 1,524 billion in open-ended retail funds, EUR 645 billion in mandates and EUR 61 billion in closed-ended funds. In the first nine months of the year, the industry received net new money totalling EUR 21.3 billion. Open-ended retail funds accounted for EUR 20.6 billion of this, compared to EUR 14.0 billion in the same period last year. For further information, please see the press release: https://lnkd.in/eUKaYcPm Peggy Steffen Christiane Lang Frank Bock Volker Weber Magdalena Kuper Kai Schulze Yvonne Schulz Sebastian Oys Christian Anger Moritz Bartsch Rudolf Siebel Felix Ertl Daniel Mettlach Marius Seibert Jenny Seydel Marc Bubeck Sebastian Krämer- Bach Klaus Papenbrock Dr. Sinan York Temelli Cvetelina Todorova Jasmine Carolin Schimke

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17.08.2024 - Investoren Plattform News: Liquide Alternatives Strategy in Focus: Long/Short Equity Hedge Funds Equity long/short hedge funds, managing over $1.3 trillion in assets, have delivered solid returns across market cycles. However, with investors increasingly focused on downside protection and alpha generation, these funds are facing persistent net redemptions. The question now is: Can they adapt to a world of high rates and shifting market dynamics? Our latest report […] und mehr als 8.800 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter: https://lnkd.in/eWa-y2Mh

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Private credit fund managers embrace AI despite risk warnings 15.10.2024 - Investoren Plattform News: Private Debt Just a year ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was being touted as the next big thing in private credit. Today, it has firmly established itself as part of the private market ecosystem, in a variety of ways. Many investment houses are already relying on AI to automate their back-office processes and free up junior analysts to […] und mehr als 9.400 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter: https://lnkd.in/eYzxGH5k

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Back testing last year's liquidity forecasts revealed robust results, highlighting the importance of solid institutional frameworks and scenario planning. Watch Benedikt Hoefelmayr's full interview at BAI (Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V.) on Private Equity Liquidity Management in times of ELTIF2: https://lnkd.in/d74vbXnG #PrivateEquity #ELTIF2 #LiquidityManagement

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