Central banks in the Eurozone (EZ), Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark have just moved to negative interest rates; thus casting investors into a world of negative yields already amounting to $2 trillion (comprised of both sovereign and corporate bonds, like Nestlé or Shell). As much of the world flirts with either “lowflation” or deflation, this situation will endure, with two main consequences: (1) It pushes many investors into risky assets; (2) It makes the life of insurance companies and pensions funds a misery – no longer able to match returns (often expected at 8%!) and liabilities.
“Science of Wellness: Hype or Hope?” Roundtable
The Global Wellness Institute and Scientific American Worldview recently joined forces on a roundtable called “The Science of Wellness—Hype of Hope?” The amazing lineup of participants (from top doctors to major media) took part in an equally amazing conversation…and together they identified 10 things that need to happen now to create a healthier world.
The $ is in secondary & domestic wellness travel
The GWI’s recent “Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor” found that wellness tourism is growing at roughly twice the clip of tourism in general (13% vs. 7% annually) – making it one of the fastest growing travel categories on Earth.
The GWI research makes the crucial distinction between “primary” wellness tourists (where wellness is the motivating factor for the trip/destination) and the “secondary” variety (where wellness experiences happen as part of a trip with a different, main purpose).
Magatte Wade appointed to GWS board of directors
Prominent African entrepreneur Magatte Wade, recognized by both Forbes and the World Economic Forum for her leadership and entrepreneurialism, joins the Global Wellness Summit’s international board of directors—and will head up the organization’s important new African Initiative.
New book, new trend: “Mindful Work”
This is an excerpt from a book to be published later this month: “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business From the Inside Out”. The title says it all!
Check out how the trend of meditation and yoga hitting “the job” is fast unfolding – and how it’s impacting Aetna’s employees and bottom line… http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/business/at-aetna-a-ceos-management-by-mantra.html
What’s On My Mind? A fascinating living-lab wellness community
“Give your heart a reason to keep beating.”That quote might have been my favorite from the Lake Nona Impact Forum, which took place within an astonishing community: Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida. Described as a “living-lab,” it is one of the fastest-growing innovation clusters in the world. Its stated goal is “to advance quality of life by exploring the intersections of wellness, conservation and education.” No wonder I found it fascinating and compelling!
