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Can equities rally into year-end, and what’s the outlook for 2026? We examine our investment strategy and preferences, as we embrace a broader opportunity set.

Markets defied 2025’s volatility, but 2026 will bring more tests - tariffs, policy uncertainty, and high valuations. Our Outlook 2026 video examines the risks and opportunities for investors.

Discover how Marcus Archer steers Clearwater through today’s volatile M&A landscape, building trust with entrepreneurs, balancing AI with judgement, and scaling without losing culture.

Black Friday is evolving as AI tools and e-commerce challengers reshape the global retail landscape, while growing sustainability concerns highlight environmental trade-offs.

The product of five years of research, Dioxycle has developed a technology that can recycle CO2 into essential chemical compounds. A pioneering start-up supported by Bill Gates, committed to decarbonising global industry.

What will the UK Autumn Budget have in store – and how should investors view UK assets?

David Fournier appointed Head of French-speaking Switzerland. He succeeds Stéphane Pedraja as part of a long-standing transition plan.

America’s ageing dams are prompting a rethink of water management, where ecological recovery, resilient infrastructure and social needs converge, offering long-term investment opportunities.

Lombard Odier Middle East wins two awards at the WealthBriefing MENA Awards 2025 for expat private banking and Shariah-compliant wealth management excellence.

Architect Jacques Herzog shares the vision behind Lombard Odier’s new headquarters, exploring how architecture can unite people, reflect values and stand the test of time.

Frédéric Rochat, Managing Partner of Lombard Odier, analyses France’s competitiveness challenges and the conditions required for the country to remain attractive in the face of global competition.

We examine the legal challenge to US tariffs and its implications. If the Supreme Court rules against the duties, we expect other measures to quickly replace them.

Vertical farming is evolving from tech hype to tested business. As energy costs bite, streamlined models are showing that sustainable, year-round production can pay off.

We examine the implications for the accord between Switzerland and the US to lower tariffs on Swiss imports to 15%.

China is reshaping the global energy transition through clean-tech leadership. What does this mean for investors navigating a fractured, fast-evolving sustainability landscape?

Explore our latest insights on Q3 earnings across US, Europe and emerging markets. We discuss AI trends, elevated valuations, and market reactions.

Discover how Switzerland’s next generation of family business leaders are blending tradition, agility, and purpose to drive sustainable success.

As global tensions rise, governments invest in defence, tech and infrastructure to boost resilience and unlock new strategic growth opportunities.

Lombard Odier Spain wins Best Boutique Private Bank at the 2025 Citywire Awards, recognising its excellence, expertise and tailored wealth management. 

Wait for ‘better’ levels or commit capital and stay invested? This is the question addressed by our second article in a new series about the fundamentals of investing.

Find out how luxury brands like Ferrari, Porsche and Rolls-Royce are adapting their strategies in light of the challenges facing vehicle electrification.

In a volatile world, investors must build resilient portfolios. Discover how strategic allocation and thematic investing can unlock long-term opportunities.

Landmark Bilan survey finds Swiss family businesses lack succession planning – we look at the implications, and how to tackle the succession gap.

We compare the relative behaviour of Bitcoin and gold and explore what this means for investors’ portfolios. 

Explore how liquid cooling in AI data centres addresses water consumption challenges and drives sustainability solutions.

As deglobalisation gathers pace, leading nations are investing in renewables to build energy security. Discover the investment opportunities being created.

For many years China was seen as a climate villain. With China now leading the world in sustainable technologies, discover how the story is changing.

OFFSCREEN 2025 celebrated the fusion of art and technology. Discover Shigeko Kubota’s “liquid reality” and immersive works that invite visitors to rethink perception.

Gold price movements continue to make headlines. Gold’s rise in 2025 signals a geopolitical shift, where new trade routes, cooperation, commodity demand, and alternative financial settlement platforms support emerging countries’ economic assertion. 

In partnership with media outlets Bilan and Finanz und Wirtschaft, as well as HEG Fribourg, Lombard Odier presents its second major study on Swiss family businesses.

We look at the drivers behind gold’s gains and the factors that should continue to support prices.

The Financial Times describes our new headquarters, designed by Herzog & de Meuron on the shores of Lake Geneva, as a source of inspiration for real estate in an overheated world.

In this edition of ‘LO Women Invest’ we explore the intersection of love and wealth – and how we can build resilient strategies to manage change.

What are the prospects for the new French government? We examine some scenarios and risks in the context of a broader stabilisation in the eurozone’s prospects. 

From climate change to GLP-1 weight loss drugs – the insurance industry is facing an era of uncertainty. Discover how insurers are re-writing risk management. 

We examine the implications for rising US-China trade tensions, and look at the impact on markets. 

Can Europe chart an ethical and sustainable course in the face of the AI giants? Gilles Babinet and Pascale Seivy share their vision of artificial intelligence that is sovereign, frugal and forward-looking.

Emerging markets have stepped into a new role – as builders of the next phase of the sustainability transition.

Building Bridges 2025 gathered leaders to rebuild trust in sustainable finance, shifting from morality to materiality, amidst growing scepticism and political headwinds that have led some to question whether sustainable investing is being cancelled.

Former Managing Partner, Yves Oltramare reflected on a century of change as he spoke at the inauguration of our new headquarters in Bellevue – a symbol of banking’s future.

Can monetary policy easing shield the US economy from a deeper slowdown? How should we invest following a strong equity rally? We examine the outlook and investment strategy for the final months of 2025.

How can finance address the climate emergency and sustainability transition? Marie Ekeland and Édouard de Saint Pierre make the case for a pragmatic, impact-driven approach.

Discover how Twinkl’s decision to offer free resources during Covid sparked exponential growth. COO David Angrave shares insights on scaling internationally, embracing AI, and building a mission-led education brand.

The first edition of our new series tackling fundamental investment questions, ‘The Intelligent Allocator’, asks how investors should put capital to work after a sudden cash inflow. We analyse the statistical advantages and drawbacks of two different approaches: deploying capital all at once, or steadily over time. 

With decades of experience and a strong client base in the Middle East, we are committed to growing responsibly through informed, risk-aware wealth management.

The tech-driven US stock rally has started to broaden. With more limited tech upside ahead, we see compelling opportunities in global healthcare and Swiss equities.