Risk Control Strategies Acquires Communication Security and Biometrics Solutions Outfit
The growing security issues of identity management and data protection will only become greater as the digital world continues to shape our lives. Good news for those seeking these services out: Risk Control Strategies has acquired communication security and biometric solutions firm Data Securities. Services include blending biometric and high levels of encryption that create strong protection in a user-friendly environment.
Real Estate
Zurich Tops List of Most Expensive Cities
If you guessed that Tokyo is the most expensive city to live in in world--as it has been for the last 20 years, you're wrong. Zurich has taken the top spot, says the Economist Intelligence Unit. Read more...
Asset Management
Taking the Private Office Proposition Downmarket
Family office for the mainstream? The term private office or family office, some might say, is elitist, wrapped in an aura of inaccessibility, and with services that are only available to the wealth elite. Read more...
Investments
Demand for Gold as an Investment Reaches 'Record' Levels in 2011
Demand for gold rose to 4,067.1 tonnes worth an estimated $205.5 billion in 2011, according to the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends. India remains the largest consumer at 933.4t. Read more...
Tax / Estate Planning / Trust
Key Private Bank Launches Trust Company in Delaware
Delaware, is home to a new trust company. Key Private Bank has created the Key National Trust Company of Delaware to provide trust services for wealthy clients and prospects. Read more...
Legal / Regulatory
FATF Steps up Fight Against Money Laundering
FATF is on a mission to thwart money-laundering and terrorist financing. The latest measures taken provides authorities the means to act against criminals and address new threats. Read more...
Domestic/Household
Keeping in Line
New York State, in the autumn of 2010, passed a landmark Bill of Rights law for domestic workers - and for high net worths, it’s actually caused an increase in legal wranglings. Read more...
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