--- title: Edition 5 | William Raynar description: William joined Cape Capital on 1st July, 2024, as a Thematic Research Advisor. He provides context for Investment Committee decisions, identifies and presents potential investment themes to the firm, and creates relevant content relating to thematics which interest our clients. With 35 years of diverse experience in the financial sector, William has worked at the confluence of clients and investments. His career began with a strong focus on asset and liability management, specialising in interest rates and credit. Previously he served as Deputy CEO of a Swiss private bank and was actively involved in several activist campaigns. For the past five years, he has dedicated his efforts to supporting sustainable startups. Curious to the point of being easily carried away, William finds nearly every subject interesting. He enjoys public speaking, loves to write, and is known and often appreciated for his lateral viewpoints. Outside of work, William enjoys golf, cross-country skiing, and lake paddling which he does while listening to podcasts. He is also passionate about wake foiling, skiing, and visiting museums and exhibits. William shares these activities with his family – his wife Alix and their three children, Edward, Celeste, and James. --- [![folioHeaderLogoRed](https://folio.capecapital.com/hubfs/CD%20files/folioHeaderLogoRed.svg)](https://folio.capecapital.com/) [![Cape Capital – Black](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cape%20Capital%20%E2%80%93%20Black.png?width=1991&height=1264&name=Cape%20Capital%20%E2%80%93%20Black.png)](https://capecapital.com/) ![Ghosts Key Artwork](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ghosts%20Key%20Artwork.jpg?width=2000&height=1125&name=Ghosts%20Key%20Artwork.jpg) ![Ghosts Key Artwork (V1 iOS)](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ghosts%20Key%20Artwork%20(V1%20iOS).jpg?width=1080&height=1920&name=Ghosts%20Key%20Artwork%20(V1%20iOS).jpg) ![Folio logo.](https://folio.capecapital.com/hubfs/CD%20files/folioHeaderLogoRed.svg) [Subscribe](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/140eT9LvJQeOZVmRzaIReIAfljvm) Edition [Edition 5](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5) [Edition 4](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-4) [Edition 3](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-3) [Edition 2](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-2) [Edition 1](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-1) [Edition 1](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-1) [Edition 2](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-2) [Edition 3](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-3) [Edition 4](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-4) Edition 5 ![An undead economic cycle and its zombie firms: How state protection brings zombie firms and a bullish market together](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%231.png?width=1100&name=%231.png) Business and Markets ### [An undead economic cycle and its zombie firms How state protection brings zombie firms and a bullish market together](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/an-undead-economic-cycle-and-its-zombie-firms-how-state-protection-brings-zombie-firms-and-a-bullish-market-together) Arts and Culture [![The Unquiet Staircase](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%232%20(1).webp?width=300&name=%232%20(1).webp)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-unquiet-staircase) ## [The Unquiet Staircase](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-unquiet-staircase) William Raynar - regular contributor to FOLIO, delivers The Unquiet Staircase, a haunting tale of tragedy and loss, where the spirits of a doomed family echo through the years, leaving a lasting impression on those who come after. As the past intertwines with the present, this story explores the unshakable presence of grief and its inescapable consequences. Arts and Culture [![Sell-out, stuntman, savant: A quick peek inside Banksy’s brain](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-10-28%2012.58.44%20-%20A%20gritty%20urban%20alleyway%20at%20night%2c%20illuminated%20by%20a%20dim%20streetlight%2c%20with%20bold%20stencil-style%20graffiti%20on%20the%20brick%20walls.%20The%20art%20is%20abstract%20and%20thoug.webp?width=300&name=DALL%C2%B7E%202024-10-28%2012.58.44%20-%20A%20gritty%20urban%20alleyway%20at%20night%2c%20illuminated%20by%20a%20dim%20streetlight%2c%20with%20bold%20stencil-style%20graffiti%20on%20the%20brick%20walls.%20The%20art%20is%20abstract%20and%20thoug.webp)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/sell-out-stuntman-savant-a-quick-peer-inside-banksys-brain) ## [Sell-out, stuntman, savant: A quick peek inside Banksy’s brain](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/sell-out-stuntman-savant-a-quick-peer-inside-banksys-brain) He lurks street corners at night and makes appearances when you least expect it. You see traces of him, but never actually the man himself. He’s shrouded in mystery. And don’t you dare utter his name – even if you do know who he is. Lifestyle and Opinion [![The dating economy: The cultural phenomenon of ghosting](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%231.webp?width=400&name=%231.webp)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-dating-economy-the-cultural-phenomenon-of-ghosting) ## [The dating economy: The cultural phenomenon of ghosting](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-dating-economy-the-cultural-phenomenon-of-ghosting) Dating apps have transformed how we connect, but frustrations are mounting as ghosting and superficial interactions become all too common. With millions paying to find love, a push for more personal, meaningful approaches is emerging, signalling a shift away from digital matchmaking. Business and Markets [![The gold rush gone wrong: China's abandoned ghost towns](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%233.jpg?width=400&name=%233.jpg)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-gold-rush-gone-wrong-chinas-abandoned-ghost-cities) ## [The gold rush gone wrong: China's abandoned ghost towns](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-gold-rush-gone-wrong-chinas-abandoned-ghost-cities) Haunting skeletons bear witness to genuine 'gold rush' prosperity amid political corruption, and, for some, catastrophic financial decisions. Sport and Wellness [![More than meets the eye: Triumphing with an invisible disability](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gm-20230123-0308-1230x675.jpg?width=300&name=gm-20230123-0308-1230x675.jpg)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/more-than-meets-the-eye-triumphing-with-an-invisible-disability) ## [More than meets the eye: Triumphing with an invisible disability](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/more-than-meets-the-eye-triumphing-with-an-invisible-disability) Théo Gmür’s remarkable journey in alpine skiing transcends his triumphs at the Winter Paralympics. His story of resilience, inclusion, and overcoming the challenges of cerebral palsy inspires us to embrace diversity and redefine what’s possible, on and off the slopes. Lifestyle and Opinion [![The invisible productivity killer: How unconscious stress affects organisations](https://folio.capecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%232.webp?width=300&name=%232.webp)](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-invisible-productivity-killer-how-unconscious-stress-affects-organisations) ## [The invisible productivity killer: How unconscious stress affects organisations](https://folio.capecapital.com/edition-5/the-invisible-productivity-killer-how-unconscious-stress-affects-organisations) Consultant, trainer and Cape Conversation participant Dr Nikolas Epp talks brain training, biology and why multitasking isn’t always a good thing [![Cape Capital logo.](https://folio.capecapital.com/hubfs/capeCapitalLogoWhite.svg)](https://capecapital.com/) [![Folio logo.](https://folio.capecapital.com/hubfs/folioFooterLogoWhite.svg)](https://folio.capecapital.com/) - [Contact](https://capecapital.com/privacy-policy/#Connect-with-us) - [Privacy Policy](https://folio.capecapital.com/privacy) - [Cookie Policy](https://capecapital.com/cookie-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://capecapital.com/disclaimer/)