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Lombard Odier affirm and express its willingness to continue to assume an active leadership role in sustainable changes by becoming today an official Signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Our Senior Managing Partner Patrick Odier shares key thoughts on the value of Natural Capital, the necessity to price carbon and the need for a global transition to a CLIC™ economy, in Le Temps.

Read our interview with Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC, on how innovative financing models have proved successful for the ICRC. Now the efforts will help make cleaner water in Africa.

Many industries are making great strides in opting for sustainable solutions that do not exploit our natural resources. Read more on how the agricultural industry is adapting and discover how technology is helping us to create a circular economy and achieve net zero.

For the fourth edition of our live-streaming events, our experts discussed the positive growth outlook for 2021, vaccine hopes and we outlined our sustainability positioning. Discover more from our experts here and watch the replay here.

Vaccines mark a turning point in the recovery. Looking to 2021, we expect rapid catch-up. Discover where we see opportunities and risks with CIO Private Bank Stéphane Monier and Chief economist Samy Chaar.

The speed of China’s economic recovery and its plans to double GDP over 15 years make a stand-alone portfolio allocation essential.

Can fintechs help close the poverty loop? We believe they are the disruptors of tomorrow bringing innovative and affordable solutions to the under-served. And investors can benefit. Read more on data management, mobile banking and digitalisation.

For our Chief Economist Samy Chaar 2021 will be the year of economic catch-up. From vaccines hopes to inflation fears, trade recovery to debt management - discover what 2021 might hold.

Natural Capital is the bedrock of our economy. Companies that rethink their business models & innovate to transition to a sustainable, nature-positive economic model will outperform. Discover more on the solutions, innovations and opportunities, from our experts 

Partner Holding Privé Arnaud Leclercq and Senior Private Banker Soumaya Hissoussi discuss how we have stayed close to our clients in the Middle East throughout the pandemic, and how our Islamic finance approach has been a real asset.

The picks made by Joe Biden for his cabinet focus on experience and expertise, including Janet Yellen at the Treasury, that should support the US economic recovery post-pandemic.

Chaired by Patrick Odier, our Senior Managing Partner, the Lombard Odier Foundation awarded its prize for Academic Excellence in Philanthropy to two international researchers. Read more on the winners and finalists here.

It’s important to take the impact of the global pandemic into account when managing and conserving wealth. In this article, we propose five easily implementable steps.

What’s next for post-pandemic economies and markets? We present our biggest investment convictions for 2021, across asset classes as the pandemic recovery takes shape.

We work to integrate sustainability in our investment processes as well as in our actions as a responsible business. From inclusive tools, database & key partnerships, read how we aim to drive risks and returns for our clients as well as protect the Earth’s most important resources. 

Our need to decarbonise has not been greater. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and measures must be taken to rapidly achieve net zero. We can tackle this issue by effectively pricing carbon and investing in carbon sequestration technology. 

There is more weakness ahead for the US dollar as the risks related to Mr Trump’s actions dissipate, and Covid vaccine developments accelerate. We see potential in select emerging currencies.

Discover our Natural Capital Strategy, inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales. Nature is one of our most productive assets and represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our time. Read more here.

Discover our Natural Capital Strategy, inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales. Nature is one of our most productive assets and represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our time. Read more here.

The Family Business Network (FBN) and Lombard Odier have nominated three exceptionally promising young family business entrepreneurs as finalists in the 12th FBN NxG Lombard Odier Award. Discover the winner and learn more about the finalists.

As ‘value’ stocks begin to rally in the wake of news of a Covid-19 vaccine, we look at the impact and outlook for equity markets.

Lombard Odier launches a first-of-its-kind strategy which targets investment opportunities that accelerate the transformation towards a circular bioeconomy and a leaner form of industry.

The companies transitioning to the sustainable Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean (CLIC™) economy are the ones worth investing in. By investing in low-carbon and green innovation, as well as in carbon-intensive companies that are transitioning to net-zero, we can pave the way to a better future. 

Joe Biden is set to become the next US president. But with a divided Congress, a less ambitious stimulus package is likely, and the US will depend more on Fed asset purchases and low interest rates to help fuel its pandemic recovery.

A new thought paper commissioned by Prism the Gift Fund, in collaboration with Lombard Odier, has highlighted an interesting contradiction in public attitudes to giving in the UK.

Reducing carbon emission from long-haul transport is a significant challenge. Yet, airplane travel could become sustainable as innovators look to green design, hydrogen power and biofuels. 

The US election may leave Congress split and make a pandemic recovery package hard to agree, creating volatile markets. 

Chr. Hansen has three challenges: reducing food waste, eliminating hunger & promoting health. Read more on how this company is leading the transition to the CLIC™ economy in the bioscience sector.

Lombard Odier’s lays the cornerstone for its new headquarters. The building creates an optimal workspace for its employees and will offer an excellent client experience. Responsible, efficient and sustainable: the project reflects Lombard Odier’s vision as the bank of tomorrow.

The global pandemic experience is diverging as Asia’s industrialised economies recover and Europe imposes new public health measures. A hit to European growth in the fourth quarter is inevitable, mitigated by continued policy support.

Cities worldwide have experienced cleaner skies due to lockdown. From London to Delhi, learn how cities are tackling air pollution & how investors could make this drop in emissions last.

A full Democratic victory in the November US elections would push the US dollar lower. Discover our latest currency insights in the October FX Monthly.

Slowing demand for oil and gas during the pandemic is accelerating the shift in global energy supply with an opportunity to re-price carbon and encourage the transition to alternative fuels. 

As the global recovery is entering a new phase, our experts share their macro insights, asset allocation perspectives and forex views for the months to come.

Leading the industry in client service, investment thought leadership and wealth technology, as we win three awards at the European WealthBriefing Awards 2020.

To create a sustainable tomorrow, we need to continue to create knowledge, progress and be a dynamic society. This resilient future requires the transition to a dynamic Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean (CLIC™) economic model. We must change, adapt and evolve to build back better.

Our wasteful economic model depends on natural capital. To build a circular, lean, inclusive and clean alternative, we must go further and invest in existing and evolving technologies.

Created in collaboration between Lombard Odier and the WHO Foundation, the Donor Brief on Mental Health provides an overview of the field, its main challenges and is a unique resource to enable philanthropists to make a difference.

The responses of governments to the pandemic are a potential game changer. Opportunities to finance public infrastructure and sustainable technologies are increasing with the rising economic role of the state.

COVID-19 has exacerbated the need for change. Transport accounts for 14% of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, unbeknownst to many, a vaccine exists for this. Electrification and alternative fuels will lead the mobility industry towards a CLIC™ - circular, lean, inclusive and clean - model. 

A sustainable future relies on companies that are ready to face tomorrow’s challenges. From supply chains, to mobility and fashion, every sector plays a role in driving our model towards a CLIC™ economy. 

What can investors expect in the final quarter of 2020? While vaccine news intensifies, markets will also scrutinise the US election. We see major differences in how a Democrat or Republican victory could affect the macroeconomic climate and markets. Discover more with CIO Private Bank Stéphane Monier and Chief Economist Samy Chaar.

The best companies are not just those that offer sustainable solutions but also those in carbon-intensive industries that reset their business models. Discover Ørsted. A renewable energy firm that went from fossil fuel dependent to clean energy in a decade. 

Around the world, fashion week is in full swing. But this industry has a dark side. It’s a severe pollutant and carbon emitter. Many innovators and companies are working to tackle these environmental challenges by encouraging a circular economy, reducing waste and decreasing plastic pollution. Read more here.

The pandemic saw carbon emissions drop as many of us were forced indoors. Yet as school terms start and commuters return to the office, carbon emissions are creeping back up. Fortunately, many are opting for sustainable transport options such as e-scooters, bikes or electric cars to go green and avoid the crowds. Read more here.

Our sustainability expert Kristina Church discusses going beyond ESG to truly sustainable investing, at the Transcontinental Trusts International 2020. How will this field continue to grow in the downturn and beyond?

The first global pandemic in a century has left deep economic wounds that can only be fully healed with a vaccine. We expect a breakthrough as early as this year. 

As working from home becomes a normality for many, which companies offer innovative digital solutions to learn and interact online? What can we expect for the future of work? Governments and investors are keeping a close eye on this growing trend.

“Alexandre Zeller, Managing Partner and Head of Technology & Operations at Lombard Odier, discusses Lombard Odier’s latest technologies, innovations and digitalisation projects. Read more here.