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• Predictions for the wealth management sector in 2023

  2022 was a bad year in wealth management, in fact one of the worst years in investment performance across most asset classes ever. But despite the extraordinary market conditions and macro-economic challenges, underlying gigatrends remained the same: demographics, the generational wealth transfer, and evolution of client expectation regarding products and services. In 2023, the combination of expectations and demands will continue to be demanding for wealth professionals; they will need to find ways to provide the holistic advice so in demand, Accordingly, pressure on traditional wealth managers and private banks continues. The need for transformation has become evident.

  Banking & Financial Services•Urs Bolt•12 Jan 2023•8 minutes

  

• Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning - Understanding the Differences

  Deep Learning and Machine Learning are two important technologies in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and thus part of the umbrella term Data Science. Although they are sometimes used as synonyms, there are important differences between the two that need to be understood.

  AI & Machine Learning•Bastian Maiworm•10 Jan 2023•4 minutes

  

• Fiscal policy - economic cycle and developments in the energy crisis

  Die Energiekrise und Pandemie dämpfen die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung. Auf den Welt-Energiemärkten zeigt sich eines ganz klar: Wir werden mit hohen Energiepreisen leben müssen. Deshalb stellen sich Fragen wie: Wie wird sich die Wirtschaft entwickeln und welche Massnahmen zur Bekämpfung einer bevorstehenden Rezession gibt es?

  Markets & Industry•Dr. Dirk Sven Kircher, M.Sc., B.A.•9 Jan 2023•13 minutes

  

• Successfully designing hybrid meetings - How hybrid teamwork succeeds

  Hybrid teamwork has become an integral part of everyday business life. It has become established that employees work from home offices or from other locations on a mobile basis. This means that communication in teams is changing. The meeting structure and culture must be adapted to the hybrid setting.

  Leadership & Management•Sandra Dundler•6 Jan 2023•10 minutes

  

• Professions of the Future - The Profound Transformation of the World of Work

  Demographic change, artificial intelligence and sustainability pose enormous challenges for organizations of all kinds, especially in human resources management. Which professions will still be needed in the future, and which will become less important? And how can employers define a sustainable path for themselves? This is where the perspectives of futurology or foresight can help.

  Recruiting & Talent Acquisition•Kai Gondlach•3 Jan 2023•15 minutes

  

• Women and Digital Transformation - Opportunities for Diversity and Leadership?

  Digital transformation is everywhere. What are the opportunities for women to influence digitization through change leadership?Jacky Lam wrote for Forbes in 2019: "Cryptocurrency and blockchain are becoming one of the biggest disruptive technologies in the world. As expected, the sector saw immense startup growth and investor interest. However, as we continue to see success in fundraising, ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), and application growth in blockchain technology, it also reveals a worrying trend: women are not on the scene.

  Beginner / Basic•Karen Wendt•30 Dec 2022•4 minutes

  

• Diversity and variety as the secret ingredient for innovation

  Many companies are increasingly evolving from lead suppliers to subcontractors. Innovations? Not a chance. One ingredient is needed to make employees as individuals or an entire company more innovative. And this ingredient is called diversity. Diversity drives innovation. At the same time, companies with greater diversity can improve productivity, profits and employee motivation.

  Innovation•Britta Daffner•27 Dec 2022•6 minutes

  

• 3 dimensions for building efficient "corporate innovation

  Strategically relevant innovations need systematic innovation management! Before everyone starts using the latest methods, it is worthwhile to internalize the most important dimensions of successful corporate innovation.

  Organization•Lucas Sauberschwarz•22 Dec 2022•7 minutes

  

• Role of NGOs & NPOs in times of crisis - Automation is key

  The optimal use of digital tools has proven to improve the impact, revenue, and reach of Non-Profit organisations (NGO) across the globe, making them better organisations that can provide better services in their field. What are the key steps to build robust processes and automate them?

  Healthcare & Social Affairs•Tequma AG•21 Dec 2022•5 minutes

  

• The Great Convergence ‒ The Institutionalisation of DeFi

  The institutionalisation of DeFi is progressing despite the depressed crypto markets. But is adopting DeFi concepts to CeFi systems with central governance the right approach? Regardless of the answer, applying DeFi-protocols to CeFi can help to innovate it. The institutionalisation of DeFi is driven by major international financial institutions and asset managers but also boutique size firms supported by regulators and industry associations. A case in point is the huge potential in private market assets. Alternative investing platforms that open access to non-traditional assets for retail investors will have a transformative impact on both retail and institutional investing.

  Banking & Financial Services•Urs Bolt•16 Dec 2022•8 minutes

  

• Social Engineering & Political Nudges - Changing the social behavior of the population on a large scale

  Social engineering is the altering of social behavior on a large scale. Learn how political social engineering is using the nudge theory and behavioral economics to enable social behavior change.

  Public Administration & Defense•Benjamin Talin•16 Dec 2022•13 minutes

  

• Corporate Venture Building explained - Securing the future for companies

  The world is changing at breakneck speed, and to keep up with the pace, companies need to start thinking about the business models of the future today. Often, however, a lack of resources and entrenched structures within companies severely slow down the ability to innovate. An overview of why corporate venture building can be the perfect solution.

  Innovation•Bitrock Digital Partners•15 Dec 2022•8 minutes