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As of June 17, 2023, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant was the wealthiest person in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth of 29.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Gianluigi Aponte (No. 2, $29.8 billion), Ernesto Bertarelli (No. 3, $9.5 billion); and Ivan Glasenberg (No. 4, $9.2 billion). Guillaume Pousaz is the fifth-richest person in Switzerland, with a...

Over the years, people have been migrating from one location to another and becoming a part of the community. In this era, people move to different jurisdictions, acquire citizenship in that country, and permanently stay there. Citizenship gives you permission to stay in a country and enjoy benefits that are...

Belgium is a small, independent, and metropolitan region of Europe. It is a supreme country that lies between the geographical boundaries of Germany and France. Besides the gorgeous landmarks, what makes the country unique is its culture, social security, healthcare, schooling, and working system. Getting access to Belgium citizenship today...

Many cities around the world have been abandoned. This can be due to wars, natural disasters, and many other reasons. Pripyat Perhaps the world's most famous abandoned city is Pripyat, built in 1970 for house workers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, less than two kilometers away. An explosion destroyed...

If you’re involved in the import business, you’re likely aware of at least some of the problems involved in securing financing for orders. These problems are endemic to the business: importers often lack the assets – like real estate or equipment – that lenders require for collateral. And major lenders...

In simple words, Life Insurance is essentially a contract that guarantees that a certain sum of money is paid to the beneficiaries upon the death of the insured. The consideration for the said contract is called the premium that the policyholder pays. For a successful life insurance contract, the insured...

The creation and maintenance of family wealth is anything but straightforward. The more wealth you have and the bigger the family is, the more attention you must give to family wealth management. Of course, many decisions on financial management are undertaken based on the particular circumstances of one's family. There...

When it comes to making alternative investments in equity, it’s helpful to think about it in terms of the stage of the company you’re investing in and the type of equity capital you will hold. Equity can be defined as investing in private companies that are not listed on an...

Real Estate is perhaps the best long-term investment option. But it also has its cons: you can’t expect immediate returns, and you can’t liquidate it quickly. Since the investment is high, you must do extensive research before choosing a real estate property. Dubai is an excellent option for real estate...

What are we doing? Why and how are we doing it? Who are we becoming while we do it? I begin my leadership workshops with these three questions.  The first two are necessary and normal questions.  But the last one is a deeper gut-check that takes us into the realm...