SO what is it about the Swiss alpine ski resort of Gstaad that makes the rich and famous want to call it home (or prison for some)?

In this slowly grinding phase of the European debt crisis, the temptation must be great among investors to hide under a rock. If you are in the habit of reading or watching the news, you will probably know the routine well by now.

A WORLD without passion is a little bit like life without ice cream. You can survive fine without it, but it sure limits the depth of your dessert experience.

THIS year has been a most difficult year where investments are concerned.

FEW would dispute that the world is going through challenging times.