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What’s driving the rise of affordable art?

While news about art sales tends to focus on the most expensive pieces, the biggest growth in transactions is happening at far more modest price points. But dealing in this affordable segment is hampered by a lack of data and the difficulty of aligning personal taste with investment goals.

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How family offices are spreading their wings in the Middle East

Family offices in the region are maturing fast, adopting more institutionalized governance, diversifying their holdings and hiring aggressively to boost their capabilities.

China's carbon market: A catalyst for global climate action

With the launch of its national carbon market, China is poised to become a driving force in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Aneka Beneby, CFA

Why success for one portfolio manager means being a mentor to others

Moving to London from the Bahamas as a young mom, Aneka Beneby, CFA, once had doubts that she could succeed as a portfolio manager. Now at Julius Baer International, she says the experience made her stronger and more resilient.

William Tohmé wearing a blue jacket, white shirt and red tie

Set long-term goals and keep learning: One MD’s advice for a career in asset management

As a child, movies made William Tohmé, CFA, want to be a gentleman in a suit, rushing from meeting to meeting. The journey from war-torn Lebanon to a career in asset management in the Middle East and Africa, however, was far from straightforward.

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