Navigating Global Opportunities

This post analyses the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026 alongside BCG and Knight Frank wealth reports. It shows how Hong Kong's rise to #2 (and overtaking Switzerland in cross-border wealth), China's climb to #12, and Switzerland's drop to #3 are interconnected. The key takeaway: institutional credibility is now the core of competitiveness, and global wealth is shifting eastward—with clear implications for high-net-worth individuals and their advisors.