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As if healthcare systems around the world were not under huge pressure already, the Coronavirus pandemic has stretched healthcare systems to, and in cases, beyond their limit. Many systems have been forced to cancel routine operations and postpone in person appointments and diagnostic tests.

In the United Kingdom, which has the highest vaccination rate amongst large countries, the British Medical Association (BMA) estimates in the UK between April 2020 and March 2021 there were:

The Campden Wealth North American Family Office Conference in Boston on 19-21 November is the ideal place for business families of wealth to network with peers, share best practices, and learn how others are scaling their office and investments.

When Rudolf Elmer, a former employee of a Swiss bank, stood on a stage in London and handed a CD to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange this January, a shiver might have gone down the spine of many high net worth individuals.

Elmer was passing on the private financial details of 2,000 British, American and German clients of the bank Julius Baer, where he worked until 2002, covering the period from 1990 to 2009. Although it was not revealed what information Elmer passed on, he has previously handed information to Wikileaks that shed light on what it alleges is tax evasion.

Andrew Keyt is president of the US chapter of FBN International and executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Centre

How does a prominent company keep a low profile in the community? Andrew Keyt gives some pointers on what family businesses can do to protect their reputation and guard against intrusive forces, while at the same time, making a contribution to the community