Web's Best – January 2019

#MeToo's Finance Backlash

A surprising finding in Davos: The #metoo has effectively become a risk management issue. Up-and coming female bankers are missing out on career advancement because male finance tycoons are increasingly unwilling to mentor them. – January 27 / New York Times  

Luxury Gyms for Harried Travelers

What are the best high-end fitness studios in New York, Paris, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai? – January 22 / Dandelion Chandelier

Goldman Banker's Wild Past

The U.S. investment bank is reportedly employing an aggressive playbook of smears against Tim Leissner, its former Asian banking star-turned-government witness in the 1MDB scandal. A look at Leissner's alleged bad-boy ways before marrying ex-model and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons. – January 21 / New York Times

Winning the Race for Women in Digital

The demand for digital talent is so huge—and growing so fast—that companies are falling all over themselves in a desperate rush for the next hire. Unfortunately, they are missing a big opportunity by not targeting women more effectively. – January 20 / Boston Consulting Group

Lunchtime Workouts in Singapore

Have early morning meetings or late night events to attend? These lunchtime workouts allow you to keep you and your schedule lean. – January 19 / Robb Report

Remembering Jack C. Bogle

Dr. Louis Samuels was one of the surgeons who performed the heart transplant on Jack Bogle in 1996. He remembers the man for his energy, will power and «unwavering spirit to live.» – January 19 / WealthManagement.com

America's Best And Worst Banks

U.S. banks fired on all cylinders in 2018 with three straight quarters of record profitability. – January 16 / Forbes

Pedigreed Banker Exits

A descendent of the sandwich's inventor is leaving high finance – to take up the family business again. – January 16 / Bloomberg

Priciest Divorce Ever?

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are divorcing. They live in Washington, where assets accumulated during marriage – like Amazon, founded early in their union – are divided equally. Is MacKenzie in for half of Bezos' $167 billion fortune? – January 9 / CNBC  

The World's Richest Company Is Winding Down

The phenomenal smartphone era, a period that made Apple the world's richest company, is winding down. That isn't news. It's just happening more quickly than Apple had anticipated. – January 4 / BBC

Major WeChat Trends Brands Can’t Ignore in 2019

As luxury brands continue and update their WeChat strategies in the new year, how can they ensure their advertising budgets are used effectively? – January 3 / Jing Daily

Meet Asia's Most Stylish Ladies

From a doctor and entrepreneur to a politician and business mogul, the fashion-forward femmes awarded Most Stylish Woman by Tatler's eight Asian titles are the most impressive multi-hyphenates of their countries and regions. – January 3 / Hong Kong Tatler