History of U.S. Government Defaults: Gold, Debt and the Digital Dollar

As we move deeper into the year and look forward to longer days and brighter summer skies, the geopolitical climate remains anything but calm. From a Swiss perspective, grounded, observant, and traditionally neutral, the contrast could hardly be sharper.

In this episode of The Swiss View, Urs and Jess explore the economic realities shaping the United States, the European Union, and Switzerland. The conversation moves from GDP performance and what it reveals about the strength of each economy to the everyday impact Americans are feeling at the gas pump, tying it all back to the global price of oil per barrel and the broader energy market.

WHVP is a Swiss asset manager registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and licensed by FINMA. Operating under both U.S. and Swiss regulatory frameworks, the firm combines international perspective with disciplined oversight, offering clients a structured and transparent approach to global wealth management.

In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, the team sits down to discuss the often misunderstood world of private banks in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, along with an overview of what account opening looks like for Americans and how they can prepare for it. On the episode, WHVP’s Jess Roberson and Jamie Vrijhof-Droese are joined by WHVP's newest member, Executive Assistant, Alisa Bektshi, who is a rising talent in the private banking and wealth management world for Americans looking to open an account offshore.

This guide provides an overview of how U.S. persons may open a Swiss investment account, hold assets across currencies and jurisdictions, and address applicable U.S. tax and reporting requirements.

In this episode of Swiss View, Jess Roberson and Jamie Vrijhof unpack the growing dilemma facing central banks as global uncertainty continues to mount. They begin with the fragile US-Iran ceasefire—asking the key question: will it hold, even in the short term? The discussion explores potential market and economic consequences if tensions re-escalate, and how quickly sentiment can shift in such a volatile geopolitical environment.

A strong start to the year quickly gave way to renewed uncertainty as geopolitical tensions resurfaced. Markets have once again shown how fragile short-term optimism can be. In this environment, the real challenge is not the events themselves, but the uncertainty they create. For investors, standing still is rarely the answer—disciplined diversification and a long-term perspective matter more than ever.

In this episode of Swiss Money Secrets, we sit down with Johannes Kern, Managing Director of the Frankencoin Association, to explore stablecoins and why Switzerland has earned its reputation as a stronghold of financial stability. Instead of asking whether cryptocurrencies will replace traditional money, we ask a more important question: How can stablecoins and Swiss monetary principles help investors navigate uncertainty and preserve wealth? Tune in to hear insights on Switzerland’s neutrality, the Swiss franc’s “Swiss steel” reputation, and how these lessons apply to offshore banking, international diversification, and the future of digital money.

In this episode, Jess Roberson and Urs Droese explore how global markets are reacting to rising geopolitical tensions. Beyond market movements, they examine investor behavior: why fear and optimism often coexist, how emotions drive decisions, and what patterns emerge in uncertain times. Tune in for insights that blend macroeconomic analysis with behavioral finance, offering a clear perspective on navigating market turbulence.

Are your assets tied mostly to the U.S.? Discover five practical ways U.S. investors can explore international allocations, diversify exposure, and align portfolios with a global perspective—all within a compliant and reportable framework.

Discover the key steps Americans must take before going offshore—from compliance and transparency to finding trusted Swiss partners like WHVP.

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 important question: What can they teach us about building resilient wealth in a volatile world? Over the past few years, investors have experienced liquidity booms, aggressive rate hikes, inflation shocks, and geopolitical instability. Both high-growth assets and traditional safe havens have had moments of strength — and moments of stress. The lesson? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

In this episode of Swiss View, WHVP examines the latest developments in President Trump’s global tariff policy, including the newly announced 10% worldwide tariff and its rapid increase to 15% under Section 122 authority. The discussion unpacks the legal framework behind these measures and explores what escalating tariffs could mean for global markets, supply chains, and economic growth.

In a recent conversation with Dennis Miller on Miller on the Money, Urs Vrijhof-Droese, Managing Partner of WHVP, shares his perspective on how monetary policy, structural debt, and international diversification influence portfolios today. He emphasizes the importance of long-term planning, disciplined diversification, and understanding structural risks rather than chasing short-term predictions. From the U.S. to Europe and Asia, the discussion explores how interconnected markets respond to debt, currency pressures, and geopolitical trends—and why currencies like the Swiss franc remain a unique anchor in uncertain times.

As the Winter Olympics highlight discipline and preparation, today’s global economy calls for the same mindset. Beneath resilient markets lies a growing concern: rising sovereign debt, shifting currency confidence, and increasing reliance on government spending. Are investors witnessing strength—or complacency? And how should you position your wealth in response?

Learn how Swiss banking and international diversification can protect your wealth from U.S. political uncertainty. WHVP helps Americans build stable, compliant strategies for long-term financial security.

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-depth discussion on how Swiss inheritance law affects U.S. citizens. Together, they unpack one of the most fascinating—and often overlooked—areas of cross-border planning: the legal framework governing inheritance between the United States and Switzerland.

More Americans are turning to Swiss banking and currency diversification in 2026 to safeguard their wealth from inflation, market volatility, and dollar devaluation.

In a year marked by market volatility, currency shifts, and emotional headlines, staying calm and diversified proved more valuable than ever. In this edition of The Swiss View, we explore how Swiss-based international investing and reducing USD exposure helped protect client portfolios—and why equanimity remains the key to long-term wealth preservation in 2026.