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Markets are signalling de-escalation in the Iran conflict, but the endgame may be less decisive than it appears. In his latest byline for The Business Times, John Woods, our Asia CIO, examines how markets are signalling expectations of a near-term de-escalation in the conflict, and why a fragile stalemate remains the most likely outcome. 

From Geneva to Luxembourg, Lombard Odier has turned to art as a way of engaging with social change. Its collection gives form to ideas such as sustainability, innovation and democracy, inviting audiences to reflect beyond the codes of finance.

We examine what centuries of technological change reveal about AI, employment, and investing, and why a technology’s usefulness offers little guidance about where returns will accrue.

Lombard Odier has been named Asia's Best for Discretionary Portfolio Management at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards, marking an inaugural regional win. The recognition reflects the strength of our disciplined, research-driven investment approach, robust risk governance, and long-term commitment to delivering tailored discretionary solutions for private clients across Asia. 

How has Sweden been so successful in nurturing tech champions? And in a strategic race to dominate AI led by the US and China, what role will Europe play? These were some of the questions explored at a Lombard Odier Founders Reception event co-hosted in London with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK.

Europe enters this new energy shock from a stronger starting point than in 2022. But a potential policy mistake from the European Central Bank could damage growth – we assess the outlook.

We review our portfolio positioning and investment opportunities in the light of historical geopolitical events, and likely scenarios.

In December 2016, an investigation was opened in Switzerland against Banque Lombard Odier & Cie (the ‘Bank’) for alleged money-laundering in relation to the ‘Uzbek case’.