Special Reports

A silent reshuffle is unfolding across corporate America. Office towers are refilling with men, while women continue tapping at keyboards from their kitchen tables. Far from a balanced rebound, the return-to-office push has become unmistakably gendered. Fresh data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal a striking split: “the share...

Why three very different cities are emerging as the operating systems of the Global South. At first glance, São Paulo, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cairo appear to have little in common. They sit on different continents, speak different languages, and are shaped by distinct political and cultural histories. Yet...

Dear friends, I would like to start by wishing you a happy and creative new year! May 2026 be for all of us all the best and new things that everyone desires! Those of you who follow my articles, but also those who will simply visit the archive of my articles...

What “Citizenship by Donation” Really Is Citizenship by donation is a structured, nonrefundable contribution to a sovereign development fund in exchange for full citizenship, usually with no residency, language, or interview requirements. It sits within the broader citizenship-by-investment (CBI) universe but is distinct from real estate, bond, or enterprise routes...

As organizations move into 2026, leaders are navigating a complex reality. Expectations for performance continue to rise, yet engagement remains stubbornly low across many industries. According to Gallup, only about 23 percent of employees globally report being engaged at work. At the same time, stress and anxiety remain common, with a majority of...

A Billionaire’s Verdict on Britain “Britain has gone to hell.” With that line, Norwegian-born shipping magnate John Fredriksen crystallised what many ultra-wealthy London residents have been discussing privately for years: the UK is no longer the default capital of global capital. His decision to shut his London headquarters, move his...

Why the Wealth Sector Must Change Its Story Across many developed markets, the wealth management industry is operating in an environment that is increasingly suspicious of great wealth and those who serve it. From political debates about wealth taxes to cultural portrayals of the ultra‑rich as detached or exploitative, the...

How Much Cash Should the Wealthy Hold? The 2025 Playbook for Liquidity, Stability, and Growth: Generational wealth isn’t built by sitting on cash — but it isn’t preserved without it, either. The question of how much cash-rich Americans actually hold has never been more critical. Over the last five decades, the U.S....

The holiday season is surrounded by images of joy, laughter, good cheer, and gift giving. Holiday cards, commercials, and movies paint this time of year as loving, warm, and full of connection; but for many people, that idealized image does not match their reality. Instead, they find themselves walking into complicated dynamics, feeling pressured,...

Qatar Golden Visa: A Gateway to Gulf Wealth and Stability For global investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking a second home in a stable, fast-growing economy, Qatar’s Residency by Investment (RBI) programme—commonly known as the Golden Visa—has emerged as one of the Gulf region’s most attractive offers. Introduced in September 2020, the initiative now positions Qatar...