Swiss Money Secrets
Episodes
Stablecoins & The Swiss Franc
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, we sit down with Johannes Kahn, Managing Director of Franken Coin Association, to unpack how stablecoins work ...
Navigating Wars and Markets
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Urs Droese take a timely deep dive into how global markets and economies are reacting to the escalati...
Bitcoin, Gold, And The Lessesons They Teach
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit the debate between Bitcoin and gold — but from a different angle.Instead of asking which asset will win, we ask a more i...
Trump Trade Policy 2026: 15% Tariffs, Section 122, US–Mexico Trade, Global Market Impact
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss View, we break down the latest developments in Trump’s global tariff policy, including the newly announced 10% worldwide ta...
Geopolitics, Market Sentiment, & More
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View: Geopolitics, Market Sentiment, and More, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese examine how European and other market...
U.S. Citizens & Swiss Inheritance: What You Need to Know About Cross-Border Estate Planning
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, WHVP’s Jess Roberson and Jamie Vrijhof-Droese welcome Daniel Gabrieli, Partner at Wenger Plattner, for an in...
What Americans Still Get Wrong About Offshore Banking
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Americans still misunderstand about offshore banking?In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, Jamie Vrijhof-Droese, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess...
Record Black Friday Sales & The Real State of the U.S. Economy
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Record Black Friday Sales & The Real State of the U.S. EconomyIn this episode of The Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese take a close...
Global Tensions & Central Banks
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese break down how global tensions—from Ukraine and the Middle East to rising fr...
How Americans Can Invest in Switzerland
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, WHVP’s Jess Roberson and Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sit down with Anne Liebgott, founder of Americans Welcome · S...
U.S. Citizenship Renunciation
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, WHVP’s Jess Roberson and Jamie Vrijhof-Droese welcome Arielle Tucker, CFP® and IRS Enrolled Agent, founder ...
Geopolitical Instability & The Markets
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View, we take a closer look at the growing geopolitical instability shaping today’s markets — and what it could mean ...
Swiss Banking's Important Questions Answered
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, WHVP’s Jess Roberson, Jamie Vrijhof-Droese, and Urs Vrijhof-Droese come together to sit down and answer som...
The Digital Euro & U.S. Job Revisions
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View, we explore the latest global economic shifts shaping the markets and what they could mean for investors at home and...
Swiss Lump Sum Taxation: A Path to Moving to Switzerland
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Swiss Money Secrets podcast, we uncover one of Switzerland’s most fascinating and often misunderstood tax regimes for residen...
Inflation Signals From The Private Sector
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese unpack the latest signals on inflation coming from the private sector—and wh...
Cross-Border Financial Planning: What Americans Should Know
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we explore the foundations of cross-border financial planning, designed specifically for Americans. Whether you're conside...
Zero Interest Rates in Switzerland, Geopolitics, and Global Volatility: What Investors Need to Know
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this timely conversation, Jess Roberson sits down with Urs Vrijhof-Droese, Managing Partner at WHVP, to unpack the current global economic landscap...
Cook Islands Trusts Explained: The #1 Offshore Asset Protection Tool
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, hosts Jamie Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson are joined by Blake Harris, founder of Blake Harris Law and a lea...
How New U.S. Tariffs Are Shaping Markets: A Swiss Perspective
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, WHVP’s Jess Roberson, Jamie Vrijhof-Droese, and Urs Vrijhof-Droese come together for an in-house discussion...
Navigating Market Volatility: Tariffs, Inflation, and Interest Rates
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese take a closer look at Switzerland's inflation and interest rate landscape, put...
Building A Career In A Family Business
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, we sit down with Julia Fernandez, one of WHVP’s long-standing team members, to explore her unique perspectiv...
Passing the Torch: Inside a Family Business Succession Story
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Swiss Money Secrets, we explore the legacy and evolution of WHVP, a family-owned Swiss wealth management firm dedicated to ...
A New Economic Outlook For Europe?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson as they dive into the changing landscape of the European political and economic environment to help provide ...
Wealth, Health & Global Freedom: Managing Your Future Beyond Borders
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As economic uncertainty, political instability, and healthcare challenges grow in many countries, more wealthy individuals are exploring international...
U.S. Job Growth Cools: What It Means for the Economy & Investors
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest U.S. employment report shows a slowing job market, with payroll growth moderating to 143,000 in January and the unemployment rate ticking u...
Trailer Swiss Money Secrets
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the ultra-rich manage to secure their wealth? Look no further than Switzerland. In our podcast, "Swiss Money Secrets," we d...
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Is the Ultimate Store of Value?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, we dive deep into the fascinating debate of Bitcoin vs. Gold as stores of value. Discover the historical conte...
The Trump Era: International Stocks in 2025
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And so the Trump era begins with the U.S. Markets remaining strong, but it might be where investors aren't looking where the opportunities lay, it...
Navigating Offshore Banking: The Best Swiss Money Secrets Of 2024
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we revisit the most impactful topics from Swiss Money Secrets in 2024. This special episode highlights expert insights on offshore wealth m...
The Swiss View: Has Europe Become Un-Investable
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Markets are flying sky-high, but are retail investors experiencing the same thing? While the US is still in its euphoric state of strong market...
Tax Planning 2025: Navigating Trump's Second Term
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, Neal Weiss and Jonathan Tiegerman from Tiegerman Tax analyze what US persons can expect in terms of tax and e...
The 2024 Election and Your Wealth: What Americans Need to Know
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the impact of the upcoming U.S. election on American investors and why Switzerland, with its strong financial stability,...
The Swiss View: Gold, Inflation, and Interest Rates
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a rally to the bottom for the U.S. economy? The inflation rate is slowing, interest rates are dropping, unemployment rose but then started to...
Good News is Good News, Unless...
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With all the good news on inflation and the Fed on the verge of loosening its interest rates, good news seems to be flooding in. Unless there is other...
Inflation vs. The Fed
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two offshore banking and wealth management experts will discuss their opinions on the Fed and its Jackson Hole meeting and the direction of the U.S. c...
Momentary Reassurance
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A coversation of two offshore banking and wealth management expert who share their opinions on the how United States inflation figures are heading in ...
Central Banks are Spoiling Free Cash
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Urs and Jess discuss China's trade balance and inflation data before diving into the market's madness since the Federal Reserve's July interest rate d...
Preserving Economic Wiggle Room
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Urs and Jess will discuss the Euro Area's inflation data and the rumblings around Europe's major economies. They also discuss the implications of the ...
Signs of a Soft Landing?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review, Urs and Jess will discuss the consumer sentiment number of the German economy and the U.S. economy's second-quarter gros...
China and The U.S. Dollar
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Urs and Jess will discuss China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth and the European Central Bank's interest rate decision in this Weekly Market Rev...
Revisions Are Being Made
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a two-week break, Urs and Jess are back on the Weekly Market Review podcast. They will discuss the U.K.'s gross domestic product (GDP) growth an...
They Cut Interest Rates
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Jess Roberson and Urs Vrijhof-Droese discuss The Bank of England's interest rate decision and the U.S...
The Tumultuous U.S. Dollar
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Jess Roberson discusses The Bank of Japan's interest rate decision and the Fed's projections for the ...
Will It Cause A Chain Reaction?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Jess Roberson discusses Canada's and the European Central Bank's interest rate decisions. He also dis...
The BRICS Are Back
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss Unemployment numbers from the Euro Area and German...
The Long-Term Momentum of the U.S. Dollar
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Dollar has been losing its value for a very long time, and here is what that is. In today's episode, our offshore banking experts sit dow...
The United Kingdom Forbids Inflation?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the inflation rate of Canada and the United Kin...
Cooler Times Ahead?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the inflation rate of the United States and Eur...
Union Jack's Economic State
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the interest rate decisions of The Bank of Engl...
The Fed Loosens the Belt a Bit
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the Fed meeting and interest rate decision with...
Hiden Figures Emerging
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the CORE PCE number's sharp increase and ...
Too Big To Fail
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the dynamic world of Switzerland's offshore banking and wealth management sectors in this enlightening episode of the Swiss Money Secrets ...
Knock Knock... Its Inflation
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss gold prices hitting all-time highs and what the experts...
Interest in the Stock Market
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the manufacturing numbers coming out of China, Japan, and t...
The Swiss Surprise
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses the interest rate decision of the Swiss National Bank. We will also be talking about the inflation rate in Japand and t...
AI in the World of Wealth Management
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the dynamic fusion of artificial intelligence and Switzerland's offshore banking and wealth management sectors in this enlightening episod...
The Interested Consumer
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses the interest rate decisions of the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve of the United States. Jess will also discuss th...
Interest Over Inflation
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses the European Central Bank's interest rate decision, the challenge of sticky inflation in the U.S. economy, and signs of ...
Riding The Golden Wave
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses the all-time highs Gold, Bitcoin, and the U.S. markets that are currently experiencing. We will also touch on the Bank o...
Cracks in the System
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess and Urs dive into the PCE price index of the U.S., inflation numbers in Germany and the Euro Area, the Swiss GDP growth for quarter 4 ...
What You Need To Know About The Corporate Transparency Act!
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricate details of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its profound implications for offshore and ...
It's A Balancing Act
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess and Urs dive into the Swiss Trade Balance, inflation numbers of the Euro Area, and will cover revelations from the FOMC and ECB meetin...
Speaking of a Recession
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic decision of the Royal Bank of Australia concerning Consumer Pricing index numbers...
America, The Land of the Indebted
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic decision of the Royal Bank of Australia concerning its interest rate, the ISM Ser...
The FED Is Not Convinced!
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic decisions of the most recent Federal Reserve interest rate decision and its effec...
Navigating The Economic Status Quo
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic decisions of the most recent round of central bank interest rate decisions. We al...
Investing in an Election Year
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into the dynamicintersection of politics and finance as we explore strategies to navigate themarkets amidst an election year. In this episode, w...
WEF's Power Over China
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic performances of Germany and China in 2023, along with insights from the Federal R...
Bitcoin Unleashed & Current Economic Developements
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us every Friday as we keep you up to date on the latest market developments from a Swiss offshore wealth management perspective. This week, we ex...
Marekt Momentum of 2023 & Where it is Going 2024
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly market and economic analysis with Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson. Join us in looking back at the impactful year of 2023, when global eve...
Exploring Offshore Wealth Management: 2023's Swiss Money Secrets Revealed
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we rewind through the treasure trove of offshore wealth management topics covered in 2023. This episode is your gateway to mastering the in...
What is FATCA? What Americans with a Swiss Bank Account need to know.
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest Swiss Money Secrets podcast episode, where seasoned Swiss financial experts delve into the intricacies of FATCA (Foreign Account...
Moving Offshore With Your Individual Retirement Account
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the secrets to supercharge your retirement savings structure with our in-depth podcast episode on moving your IRA offshore. Join us as we dem...
A Tale of Two Fiscal Choices: U.S. Debt Ceiling vs. Swiss Debt Break
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a tale to two fiscal choices: a debt ceiling or a debt brake; one has been proven to lead to uncontrollable government debt, and the other ha...
BRICS: Are They Destroying The U.S. Dollar's Dominance?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The END of the U.S. dollar? In this episode of the Swiss Money Secrets podcast, the WHVP team (Swiss wealth management experts for Americans) sit do...
USA & China Decoupling And A New World Reserve Currency?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down with Dr. Beat Habegger of Habegger Strategy to discuss geopolitical risks in the current geopolitical...
Cook Islands Trusts For Asset Protection
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down with Blake Harris of Blake Harris Law to discuss Cook Islands Trusts, asset protection, and privacy f...
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) & The Swiss Franc Initiative
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down to talk about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the initiative being presented to the Swiss...
Unveiling Swiss Venture Capital with Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down with Jacqueline Ruedin Rüsch of Privilege Ventures to discuss Switzerland's venture capital inv...
The U.S. Bank Crisis & Credit Suisse
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast episode, the WHVP team sits down together to talk about the U.S. bank crisis and the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse. In addition...
Proposed Beneficial Owner Registry in Switzerland with Jessica Schaedler
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, the WHVP team sits down with special guest Jessica Schaedler, Leading Trust Advisor at Capital Trustees AG, to discuss...
Going Beyond Performance
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, the WHVP team sits down to discuss going beyond performance in terms of client care. The podcast will cover a bit of t...
Inflation, Interest Rate Hikes, and a Recession
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the WHVP podcast, the team sits down to discuss the differences between the U.S. and Switzerland when it comes to inflation, in...
The Federal Reserve Vs. The Swiss National Bank
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the WHVP podcast, the WHVP team sits down to discuss On this episode of the podcast, the WHVP team sits down to discuss the ...
What We Love About Americans
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast, the WHVP team sits down to discuss everything we love about working with Americans. The podcast will cover a ...
Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sits down to interview Daniel Koller of 1291 Group about Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI)....
All Things Crypto
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast, Managing Partner Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sits down with Managing Director of 21 Shares, Sina Meier, to discuss “...
The Swiss Bank Secrecy Act
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast, the WHVP team sits down to discuss the Swiss Bank Secrecy Act. The podcast will cover the history of Banking ...
Finding a Registered Investment Advisor in Switzerland
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast, Managing Partner Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sits down with the founder of AW Switzerland, Anne Liebgott, to discuss...
The Swiss Financial Centre
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This new episode of season three of the WHVP podcast will be on the Swiss Financial Centre. The Swiss Financial Centre is a place that has long be...
U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast, Managing Partner Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sits down with U.S. Tax Specialist Patrick Hoza to discuss “U.S. Taxe...
Swiss Trust Law
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of season three of the WHVP podcast will be on the proposed Trust Bill Draft to Switzerland's government. We will discuss the Back...
Migration to Switzerland
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the WHVP podcast Managing Partner Jamie Vrijhof-Droese sits down with Alisa Burkhard, Attorney at Law and one of the founders of Fl...
The Swiss-U.S. Relationship
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of season three of the WHVP podcast will be on the relationship between Switzerland and the USA. We will discuss the history of Swis...
Risk Management
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new episode of the WHVP podcast is on risk management. We will discuss the definition of risk management, how to deal with risk in a portfolio, an...
What Is The Big Deal With Gold?
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new episode of the WHVP podcast is on gold as an investment. We will discuss the historical context of gold and the advantages and challenges go...
Socially Responsible Investing
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new episode of the WHVP podcast is on socially responsible investing (SRI). We will discuss the pros and cons of SRI and discuss its usefulness. B...
Incoming Regulation For The Swiss Financial Industry
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new episode of the WHVP podcast is on the new regulations—FinSA and FinIA—coming into effect in Switzerland. The podcast discusses the new rul...
Investment Strategies
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This new episode of the WHVP podcast is on investment strategies. The podcast is a discussion on the various types of investment strategies that can b...