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Building Bridges Week has finished for another year. We review some of the key moments from this unique gathering of representatives from the financial sector and beyond.

As Building Bridges takes place in Geneva, what has been discussed so far? Read our round-up of the first part of the week, including opening remarks from Lombard Odier's Senior Managing Partner and President of Building Bridges, Patrick Odier.

The Fed and OPEC+ expect the recovery to stay on track. We look at the uncertainties surrounding the Omicron variant and see economic resilience prevailing.

With the pandemic still very much with us, what lies ahead for the global economy in 2022? Our experts give their outlook and predictions for the first half of 2022. 

Lombard Odier announces an investment in a sustainability-driven business, Systemiq. Motivated by shared vision, values and synergy, this investment will allow Lombard Odier to utilise Systemiq’s innovative platforms to verify and optimise its sustainable investment offering for clients.

As Building Bridges takes place in Geneva, what has been discussed so far? Read our round-up of the first part of the week, including opening remarks from Lombard Odier's Senior Managing Partner and President of Building Bridges, Patrick Odier.

As a European winter approaches, additional gas supplies through a new pipeline with Russia are stalled and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook.

In their new joint study, The University of Oxford and Lombard Odier highlight that the challenges of the environmental transition could both benefit our economies and define a new industrial landscape.

As the Building Bridges Summit takes place in Geneva, we look back on what was accomplished at COP26 in the field of sustainable energy with Switzerland’s State Secretary for International Finance, Daniela Stoffel. 

Expectations were high at COP26. We assess progress and disappointments, and the challenges that lie ahead in the climate transition.

In this new monthly analysis, we look at how central banks are changing their approach to inflation, where investors can find returns and the progress at the Glasgow climate conference. 

In their joint study, Lombard Odier and proFonds demonstrate the major potential of Swiss foundations for sustainable investment. In the report, they propose five key ways in which they can better integrate sustainability into their strategies.

Lombard Odier was named ‘Private Bank of the Year - International’ at the Spear’s Wealth Management Awards 2021. This award recognises a bank with an “unmatched capability to serve clients with cross-border needs.”

As China and the US attempt to ease their list of tensions, we look at what their relationship means for investors.

Thanks in part to a large bequest, Lombard Odier's Fondation Philanthropia funded a significant part of the recently completed restoration of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles. Find out more here.

In an interview with finance.swiss, Senior Managing Partner Patrick Odier talks about Building Bridges, the conference that brings the international community together to establish concrete action to tackle climate change. 

Discover how a planned strategy of lifetime gifts to the next generation can optimise a family's overall tax burden and help to preserve an estate over the long term. 

The second half of the economic recovery will bring market volatility and with it, opportunities for investors to differentiate between regions, asset classes and sectors.

In an interview with Heidi News, Ebba Lepage, Head of Corporate Sustainability, talked about Lombard Odier’s B Corp certification. Read the full interview here.

Society is failing women by not fully integrating them into the economy - a problem that costs billions in productivity every year. Every community should be able to fulfil their potential says Lombard Odier's Marie Owens Thomsen here.

Lombard Odier is honoured to have won one of the most prestigious prizes at the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) WealthBriefing Awards 2021, celebrated in Dubai.

Did you know that over the past 46 years there here has been a 68% decline in animal populations? Solutions exist and investing in them is crucial to ensure a sustainable future.

The last of Lombard Odier’s Zero-Hour Sessions, saw our Senior Managing Partner Hubert Keller join with panellists to discuss the transition to an economy that operates within the boundaries of our planet.

At our final COP26 Zero-Hour Session, 'Deploying capital in the age of planetary boundaries’, our Senior Managing Partner Hubert Keller joined panellists to discuss the transition to an economy that operates within the boundaries of our planet.

Markets are questioning the idea that inflation will subside. What should central banks and investors be doing at this delicate stage of the recovery?

At yesterday’s COP26 Zero-Hour Sessions, hosted by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales's Terra Carta Action Forum our Senior Managing Partner Hubert Keller joined panellists to discuss the transition to a nature-positive economy.

In the third of Lombard Odier’s Zero-Hour Sessions, taking place in Glasgow during COP26, Senior Managing Partner, Patrick Odier, presented the exclusive Lombard Odier – Oxford University report and panellists discussed whether countries can thrive on the road to net zero.

We are pleased to announce that Lombard Odier won a prestigious prize at the 2021 Global Private Banking Awards. The accolade for “Best private bank for impact and sustainable investing” confirms our pioneering position in sustainability.

Fed tapering, higher energy prices and normalising global growth signal more US dollar strength in the months ahead.

Japan’s pandemic recovery is accelerating. PM Kishida’s first electoral victory paves the way for more fiscal stimulus and stronger growth. We see potential in Japanese equities. 

Cities are becoming greener and more sustainable - and businesses are helping them to be more sustainable, from 3D printing houses to building walls from waste.

COP26 is a unique chance to accelerate progress towards meeting Paris Agreement goals. For investors, the stakes are high. This Special Report examines five key areas with major investment implications.

Many emerging nations have yet to reap the full benefits of an economic rebound as their central banks fight inflation with higher interest rates.

The Family Business Network (FBN) and Lombard Odier have nominated three exceptionally promising young family business entrepreneurs as finalists in the 13th FBN NxG Lombard Odier Award.

What does the next year hold for us? For our experts, we enter a stationary phase. We debunk stagflation fears and remain constructive in our outlook with a close eye on risk assets – including in Europe. 

What does the next year hold for us? For our experts, we enter a stationary phase. We debunk stagflation fears and remain constructive in our outlook with a close eye on risk assets – including in Europe. 

Like many economies, the UK is experiencing shortages and rising inflation. Unlike others, the country’s economic outlook is shaped by its post-Brexit choices. 

In an interview for Décideurs Magazine, Edouard de Saint Pierre discusses the needs of a new generation of clients, who are increasingly connected, informed and sustainable. Read the full interview here.

An energy crisis is upon us, with winter just around the corner. Where will prices go from here, and what impact will there be on growth and inflation?

In Le Temps, Patrick Odier, our Senior Managing Partner, comments on both the challenges and opportunities for investors and the future of our economy at COP26 in Glasgow.

Managing climate transition risks is crucial for investors. We see five key areas that require decisive action as world leaders gather for the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

With clouds gathering in the global economy, we discuss why investors should remain constructive. Temporary price spikes and a gradual reversion of growth to trend levels suggests normalisation, not stagflation.

An energy crisis is complicating the economic normalisation process. The macro fundamentals remain strong in the face of short-term disruptions and any impact on growth and inflation should prove fleeting.

The fashion industry produces 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. But change is underway thanks to conscious consumers, responsible investors and key innovations. From eco fibres and second-hand markets to optimised logistics, discover the future of fashion.

Moving can bring a series of challenges. From tax considerations and a new jurisdiction to estate planning, one way to succeed is to TEAM up different areas of expertise. Discover how with our wealth planning expert Thomas Serizay here.

In an interview with Handelszeitung, our Senior Managing Partner Hubert Keller reflects on the economic transition towards sustainability and Lombard Odier’s goals and challenges in order to reach a net-zero economy, read the full interview here.

China’s property crisis provides an opportunity to address weaknesses in the sector’s financing. Short-term growth will decline, but the economy remains on track to expand this year and next.

Why is the race towards net zero key for investors and companies? And how can we deploy capital with a net-zero mindset? Our Senior Managing Partner Hubert Keller took part in a panel to discuss the opportunities and the challenges of the transition, from risks of climate exposure and rethinking exclusion to investing in technology.

The transition towards net zero offers both risks and opportunities: transition exposure, physical risk and liability risk. How can we align to a net-zero economy in this new reality? Who are the winners and losers? Discover our approach to net-zero investing here

Evergrande is testing the solidity of China’s financial eco-system. We expect its debt to be restructured, and wider systemic implications to remain limited. Post-default, government action should prove effective.