All articles by Joe Pickard

2025 Reflections

The past year saw private markets move from the margins to the mainstream. Wealth management clients are increasing allocations to private credit, infrastructure and sustainable assets, writes Tangwena Nelson

The Market Is Not Ready for 2026: Liquidity Depth Is Shrinking While Complexity Explodes

Markets appear stable yet they’re becoming more brittle, writes Gracey Chen

The Shape of Finance in 2026: How AI, ESG, and Global Risk Are Redefining Banking and Investment Strategy

In addition to becoming an investment target, the crypto industry is increasingly becoming a core of modern technology, writes Julia Khandoshko

Winners of the 10th Annual Private Banking Awards Switzerland announced

Avoiding NFT déjà vu: letting tokenisation scale without barriers

For all its excitement, the RWA market remains trapped between promise and proof., writes Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures

Storing Crypto Needs a Re-Think as Hackers Switch Focus

Matthew Jones, Founder of HAVEN, has seen firsthand the methods and techniques crypto hackers are using to target HNWIs. Many, he says, can be avoided with improved wallet security measures. 

Five Forces Behind Gold’s Record-Breaking Run

While geopolitics is a critical driver of gold’s performance, the commodity’s performance has been driven by what I’ve described as a five factor trade: US monetary policy, risks to US Federal Reserve independence, global fiscal settings, US trade policy, and geopolitical risk, writes Kyle Rodda, Senior Market Analyst, Capital.com

Beyond the Coasts: What Private Capital is Missing Out On in Middle America

The phrase “flyover states” may be fading from public discourse, but its legacy still lingers in how capital is deployed across the US, writes Ankit Shrivastava, Founder and Managing Partner, Enventure

How HSBC’s Wealth Intelligence Intends to Enhance Client Experience

Joe Pickard hears from HSBC head of wealth and premier solutions Lavanya Chari about HSBC’s Wealth Intelligence platform.

Retail investors push private markets into the age of deep data

“In contrast to traditional private investors, retail clients engaging with alternative products demand a higher level of transparency.”