In this conversation, Farzin Irani (Managing Director at Success Simplified Ltd) and our Host welcomes Clive Thompson a retired wealth manager and banker from Switzerland.The in-depth discussion covers innumerable topics but some of the takeaways from this episode:• Can you bank default and bail-in your money• Governments Bonds are creating a retirement dilemma, especially in the West• Could Governments change the rules to get out of the Debt problem they find themselves in• Gold is viewed as a critical asset in times of economic uncertainty and we are almost there now• Can the US Government revalue Gold and if so at what price would it do so?• What are the benefits of the US Gold revaluation and how would this affect China and other Creditor nations• Central banks play a crucial role in the economy but unfortunately most of them are insolvent themselves – with examples given• The Genius Act and Stablecoins may not be what it seems, but BITCOIN still offers some benefits to certain kind of people• Wealth preservation is vital in today's economy• How to use AI for Wealth Management and analysing stock market trendsABOUT THE GUESTFinancial expert, Clive Thompson, is a retired wealth manager and banker from Switzerland, boasting a formidable 47-year unblemished career in finance and wealth management. His expertise spans structuring and advising on quoted investments, private equity investments, family businesses, tax, residency, and real estate. Thompson's extensive experience includes his role as Managing Director for Union Bancaire Privée, Switzerland.Clive Thompson started his career in 1975 at the age of 18 in the UK. After passing his professional exams he worked as a Trust officer for the leading Cayman Islands Trust Company for several years before accepting a similar title in Switzerland in 1985. In 1995 he joined Coutts & Co in Switzerland as a Private Banker. Ultimately, he became a Managing Director in the Wealth Management division of UBP, one of the four leading private banks in Switzerland where he worked until he retired in 2022.GUEST LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-thompson-661997251/Clive’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@clivethompson-jc9myGuest’s Book Recommendations: What works on Wall Street (James O’Shaughnessy) - https://amzn.to/48EEDy9ABOUT THE HOSTFarzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time.As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd, and a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment on Reality Check Radio (RCR), Farzin is known for simplifying complexity by turning economic signals and geopolitical shifts into actionable strategies for his clients.Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies for the future - with conviction.HOST LINKSFind him here: https://linktr.ee/farziniraniSuccess Simplified Ltd: Business Website: www.successsimplified.lifeMoney Talks on RCR: https://rcr.media/explore/?feature=202Host Book Recommendations: https://successsimplified.life/media-resources/DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent the views of the host or Connecting the Dots. Guests are not compensated for their participation.