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Responsible future · 25 Aug 2026

Power shift: investing in the electrification megatrend

A global shift toward electrification is gaining momentum. This megatrend is driven by a mix of industrial demand, technological advances and geopolitical risk. In this Q&A, PWM energy equity analyst Malik Zetchi shares his perspectives on where investors can find value in the electrification revolution.

Philanthropy

How women are transforming philanthropy

Empowered by their growing share of global wealth, women are shaking up the world of philanthropy.

Philanthropy

How to manage philanthropy and impact in the family office

Whether you are an entrepreneur building first-generation wealth or part of a family stewarding a multigenerational legacy, family offices are now at the centre of how families pursue their philanthropic and impact ambitions. As the Great Wealth Transfer accelerates, both new and established families are moving their giving and impact work into the family office—seeking greater coordination, alignment, and professionalism.

Philanthropy

Professionalising purpose: how family offices are reshaping philanthropy

As family wealth passes to a new generation, philanthropy is being embedded into the structures of family offices. The result is a more strategic, professional and intergenerational approach to giving.

Philanthropy

Giving back is a life’s work

Paco Arango, the founder of The Aladina Foundation, has supported countless children with cancer in Spain and around the world. Here, he explains how a profound sense of his own good fortune and his father’s spirit of generosity both influenced his decision to dedicate his life to this cause.

Philanthropy

Leaving a legacy through philanthropy

How can you use your wealth to benefit the generations to come?

Responsible future · 19 Jun 2025

Creating AI powered sustainable alternatives to non-recyclable packaging

With a shared background in consumer goods, the founders of Hamburg-based startup one.five came together to tackle the global issue of reducing CO2 emissions caused by non-recyclable plastic packaging, and create sustainable alternatives.

Family business

Reviving an iconic family whisky business

Whisky takes time to mature, and so do family businesses. Leonard Russell of Ian Macleod Distillers in Broxburn, Scotland, explains how long-term thinking shapes everything from distillery revivals to succession planning.

Family business

Reshaping a family business while honouring its elders

Tong Heng has been a mainstay of Singapore’s traditional Chinese pastry scene for 90 years. But when Ana Fong joined the family business, run by her elders, the third generation, she saw it needed to be made relevant for a new generation. Her task was more complicated than she had imagined.

Family business

Harnessing tradition to safeguard for the future

Ken Koh joined his family’s business at a challenging time. His vision of how to leverage the company’s traditional methods to create a niche as a premium player proved to be a pathway to success, and now he is diversifying into other sectors while nurturing the next generation.

Family business

The art of wealth management: a hybrid strategy for family assets

For families managing significant wealth, the focus has broadened from protecting capital to shaping its long-term role across generations. Global mobility, expanding fortunes and longer intergenerational overlap have made wealth management a more intricate exercise. Families are turning to hybrid solutions that combine the alignment of a family office with the scale and expertise of professional wealth managers, allowing them to balance control, flexibility and continuity.

Family business

Boodles: sixth generation of a historic British family jewellery

With a new London flagship opening and a new generation in charge, UK society jeweller Boodles is entering its most ambitious chapter yet. Joint Managing Directors James Amos and Jody Wainwright are steering the family jeweller through expansion and succession, while including a female family member as an executive for the first time in the company’s history.

Family business

How families are rewriting the rules of generational wealth

Longer lives, shifting values and global family ties are reshaping the ways in which wealth gets passed down – and altering what legacy truly means.

Family business

How to run a family company for 25 generations

The Mazzei family of Fonterutoli, outside Florence, has run its vineyard estates since the time of the Medicis. But much has changed over the past three decades, as they prepare to hand over to the next generation.

Entrepreneurship

From founder to investor: navigating the shift

Making the mental leap from building a business to managing a portfolio may not be easy. Here’s how to embrace the investor mindset after a successful exit.

Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur on a continual path of career changes

François-Laurent Renet is a serial entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. The Swiss-based former French special forces soldier explains why, for him, there has never been a more exciting time.

Entrepreneurship

Understanding the ripple effect of entrepreneurship

After selling her AI-driven recruitment platform Golden Bees in 2023, Fariha Shah refocused her time to support, mentor and invest in a new generation of innovators. For her, entrepreneurship is about building systems, creating impact and opening doors for those who haven’t had a head start.

Entrepreneurship

Supporting the next generation through investment and philanthropy

Entrepreneur Martin Port says he just can’t stop working, despite two successful multimillion-euro exits. Not interested in the trappings of wealth, British-born Port now focuses on investment, building his latest start-up, supporting the next generation and charity work – with the help of his wife.

Entrepreneurship

A retirement plan with a difference

Since selling his jewellery business, Italian luxury veteran Andrea Morante has blended entrepreneurship and his passions.

Entrepreneurship · 17 Jul 2025

Navigating a business sale

Making a success of a business sale demands careful consideration, strategic planning, and a willingness to embrace change. Managed well, it can be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Entrepreneurship · 08 Jul 2025

Louis Debouzy — Building a community for entrepreneurs post-exit

When Louis Debouzy sold his first business, he felt empty and directionless. So the French entrepreneur set up a club for people in a similar position – and has now launched a new investment club.

Technology & science · 28 Jul 2026

What society is getting from drug innovation

For much of the past half century, the social contract underpinning pharmaceutical innovation was clear. New drugs delivered longer lives, fewer hospitalisations and, in some cases, cures. In return, societies accepted steadily rising healthcare spending. That contract held as long as innovation visibly transformed outcomes. It is now being renegotiated.

Technology & science · 27 Aug 2024

Exploring the role of AI in philanthropy

The reach of the artificial intelligence revolution is reshaping not only the way we conduct business, but also how we drive the positive change we wish to see in the world.

Technology & science · 22 Aug 2024

Harnessing wind power with rotor sails

With master mariner Kim Diederichsen at the helm, London-based Anemoi Marine Technologies is forging ahead developing its innovative rotor sails, which harness wind power and reduce fuel consumption – helping to cut fuel and emissions from the shipping industry and meet net-zero targets.

Technology & science · 04 Mar 2024

As Artificial Intelligence comes of age, it’s time to unearth its promise

With investment growing fast, AI’s commercial promise can now gain traction – with some areas particularly well placed.

Technology & science · 13 Oct 2023

Reinventing payday

Avinash Sukhwani, co-founder of the salary-on-demand company Payflow, is aiming to ease employee access to cash beyond the monthly pay run.

Technology & science · 20 Sept 2023

Technology’s ability to address the global healthcare challenge

The impact of new technologies on healthcare systems worldwide has only just begun. Key advantages include detecting diseases early, and greater personalised care. Both should result in better patient outcomes and could reduce the cost burden on providers.

Technology & science · 20 Jun 2023

Digitalising the world's supply chains

Covid-19, rising inflation, labour shortages and now war have disrupted the logistics that underpin global trade. To adapt, companies must turn to technology.

Environment · 21 Oct 2024

Resilience and regeneration

Planetary resilience via the regeneration of our ecosystem services – from the climate to biodiversity – will be key to our continued ability to thrive over the long term. In this Q&A, we discuss what this means and the investment implications.

Environment · 13 Jun 2024

Curbing the tide of coral degradation

After witnessing the obliteration of a coral reef, due to rising sea temperatures, marine biologist Vriko Yu founded Archireef, a startup dedicated to the restoration of degraded marine environments using 3D printing technology

Environment · 05 Jun 2024

Climate Crunch: A closer look at the transition risks of net zero

Although most investors would agree that building a net zero economy is no longer an option, but a necessity, the transition could cause considerable disruption over the next five to seven years. These are the findings of a new report conducted on behalf of Pictet Asset Management by the Institute of International Finance.

Environment · 08 May 2024

Pioneering sustainable solutions in waste management

Successfully taking over a family business is perhaps no easy task, but Iiro Kankaansyrjä has transformed and streamlined his father’s 40-year-old Finnish waste management company, Kapasity Oy, and launched a tech-driven startup, EasyWaste.

Environment · 20 Dec 2023

Closing the loop in textile recycling

It is not possible to recycle most fabrics with current methods, meaning millions of tons of clothes that are thrown away each year end up in landfill. Sydney-based startup Phoenxt has developed innovative chemical processes that successfully turn old garments into beautiful new textiles.

Environment · 15 Dec 2023

Sophie Chapman, EcoBricks

Paving the way with recycled plastics

Environment · 05 Dec 2023

Reducing CO2 through eco-architecture

Buildings are responsible for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, which is why trillions of dollars will be poured into green architecture in the next decade. But for pioneering Malaysian practice Hamzah and Yeang, ecological design has been its focus since the 1970s.

Society · 11 Sept 2026

From sunseekers to skill seekers: How countries are competing for global talent

Successful global mobility today demands a clear commitment to contributing to the local economy. That is because many countries are moving away from broad-based incentives, instead focusing on attracting skilled professionals and innovators. As a result, thorough due diligence and genuine integration into local communities have become more important than ever.

Society · 11 Sept 2026

It’s always sunny in Portugal!

An AI entrepreneur chose to relocate to Lisbon for its climate, tech scene, and favourable tax regime. With expert guidance, Pictet helped the client align his business ambitions and lifestyle goals. His move exemplifies how individuals can appeal to countries that want skilled, economically active individuals, not just passive investors, to drive growth.

Society

How women are changing wealth management

As wealth held by women grows, distinct investment priorities and financial strategies are reshaping an industry long tailored to men.

Navigating Asia · 22 Jun 2023

Why the family mission matters

A successful legacy is rooted in the trust and communication of a family's vision.

Navigating Asia · 29 Mar 2023

Innovative Infrastructure for a Net Zero future

The backbone of the economy needs a facelift if it is to help the world reach net zero. Here's how rapid advancements in innovative solutions, smart cities, and $94tn could shape our sustainable future.

Navigating Asia · 24 Jan 2023

Why companies are increasingly focusing on a more purpose-driven approach

Business transformation & generation changes are playing a critical role in today's environment.

Navigating Asia · 14 Jul 2022

Anchoring your philanthropic efforts in Asia

Anchoring your philanthropic efforts in Asia

Navigating Asia · 31 May 2022

From tradition to modernity―Eight ways that Asian philanthropy is evolving

There is a long tradition of charitable giving in Asia. In a region with a rich diversity of cultures, political systems and religious beliefs, philanthropy in Asia is quite distinctive.

Navigating Asia · 26 Jan 2022

‘A force to be reckoned with’: What the next decade has in store for Asian economies

We sit down with Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s Head of Investments in Asia, Evelyn Yeo, to unpack the various opportunities and threats facing economies across the continent.

Navigating Asia · 19 Jan 2022

Peggy Choi on building a business that ‘powers the new knowledge economy’

The entrepreneur believes that speaking with the right expert at the right time is the key to better decision-making. Lynk, a global company, makes those connections – fast and at scale.