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Find out how to optimise your taxation with the help of Pillar 2 buybacks in Switzerland. Strategies, tax benefits and practical advice for better pension provision.

In a fragmented, unpredictable world, it is essential to stay invested, diversify and protect your portfolio. How do we prepare for this new economic reality? Discover Samy Chaar’s analysis from our latest signature Rethink Perspectives event.

US tariffs, from 1930 to Trump, are shaking up markets and alliances, constantly redesigning the rules of global trade. Discover our analysis.

This week, we take a look at Japanese equities, which we see bolstered by corporate reforms and solid economic growth.

Explore how entrepreneurs can define their exit strategy, value their business, and plan for life after sale with Lombard Odier’s unique approach.

Discover how Lombard Odier’s new headquarters – designed by Herzog & de Meuron – sets a new benchmark for sustainable architecture and signals a bold vision for the future of Swiss finance.

Is gold’s rally sustainable? We examine the drivers, including a narrative of rising market risks, from inflation to growth and debt sustainability. Strong investor demand and trading momentum could also provide support. 

Road transport accounts for 12% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet USD 2.7 trillion in new road projects are underway. Urgent action is vital to keep the 1.5ºC goal alive. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has few appealing options after the collapse of the current government. We examine market implications and risks for French assets. 

Felix Philipp, Circular Economy and Materials Research Lead at LOIM, examines the setback of the global plastics treaty in Geneva and the new opportunities that arise from it.

Lombard Odier met with senior leaders at Kingdom Group to explore the firm’s strategic growth, acquisition approach, and succession planning. 

Lombard Odier inaugurates its new Geneva headquarters, an architectural landmark designed by internationally acclaimed Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. Located in Bellevue, Geneva, the avant-garde building embodies the Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

In an interview with TheWealthNet, UK CEO Mark Goddard discusses how Lombard Odier is building a powerful network in the UK to support business owners, foster growth, and shape the future.

We look at the increasing attention markets are paying to fiscal risk and political uncertainties in economies from the US to France and the UK.

Confronted with record US tariffs, Switzerland is relying on its economic resilience and policy leeway to safeguard growth. A closer look at the macroeconomic implications and the strategies for navigating Washington’s stance.

US policies are reshaping investments. Between the burden of tariffs, new vulnerabilities and rising markets, how do we invest portfolios? Discover our new video with Michael Strobaek and Samy Chaar.

The US dollar can weaken further as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut rates in isolation. We have downgraded our USD outlook to negative. 

Read our 2025 half-year results. Assets under Management stood at CHF 211 billion at the end of June 2025, benefitting from solid net new money and positive market performance. 

From defence spending to Swiss tariffs and US healthcare reform—three charts reveal the system shifts reshaping global markets and investment themes. 

We look at the prospects for emerging market assets and their relative attractions for global investors. 

Regenerative farming boosts biodiversity, resilience and soil health – UK farmers say it’s key to climate and economic survival.

Discover why rare earth elements like scandium and neodymium are critical to the energy transition and how they present long-term investment opportunities in transition materials.

Discover how to prepare for a successful intergenerational transfer of family businesses and wealth, with advice from our expert, Marie-Christine von Pezold.

We examine equity market risks and drivers, and trends from a mixed Q2 earnings season. 

Under new UK chief executive Mark Goddard, Lombard Odier is sharpening its proposition for British business owners.

Switzerland’s goods exports to the US are now subject to the highest tariff of any developed market. We examine the immediate implications for the Swiss economy. 

A formalised governance structure can play a critical role in facilitating smooth succession. Our expert, Isobel Holgate, explains why.

How should investors view pharmaceutical stocks in light of the pressures from tariffs and US healthcare reform? We explore what recent announcements mean for the sector. 

We take a first look at the implications of the tariffs threatened by the Trump administration on Switzerland’s economy. 

Discover the key tax changes in Switzerland in 2025: from the inheritance initiative and ‘rental value’ rules, to lump-sum withdrawals and more. 

Discover how Italy’s iconic gelato brand Sammontana is building a regenerative food model, from farm to freezer.

What should investors make of the most recent trade agreements? Can they provide market clarity? We examine what’s at stake.

Discover why private assets represent a strategic tool to diversify portfolios, access the real economy and capture growth in a changing world.

We explore three proposed changes to US banking regulation, and what they might mean for investors. Possible implications might include more capital for US banks to deploy and a better functioning US Treasury market.

The global economy is shifting away from US-led growth and into a period of deceleration, warns our Chief Economist Samy Chaar. While a recession may be avoided, political risks and investment paralysis loom.

In this interview, Iván Basa explains how Lombard Odier is consolidating its presence in Spain with a model based on tailored services, responsible investment and wealth planning.

How have nature-positive investments performed recently? And how can we capture an emerging opportunity set in freshwater management and conservation?

Fondation Lombard Odier is celebrating its 20th anniversary and underlining its long-term commitment to strategic philanthropy with a new environmental programme. Building on two decades of experience in targeted project funding, from 2025 the Foundation will support international initiatives that combine climate protection with tangible social benefits.

We examine the prospects for the US dollar and Treasury bonds after the approval of the Trump administration’s budget.

What trends are family offices experiencing today? Our experts outline the challenges facing wealthy families, and offer advice for multi-generational success.

How do luxury brands balance sustainability objectives with growth? Some firms, such as Piaget, owned by the Richemont group, now see sustainability as essential to customer loyalty and business success.

Geoffroy de Ridder, Head of Technology and Operations at Lombard Odier, shares with The Wall Street Journal how the bank partnered with MongoDB to modernise 250 applications and future-proof its core infrastructure.

The US budget, now passed by Congress, implies an even larger deficit and does little for the American economy. We keep our US economic outlook unchanged.

In the face of geopolitical fragmentation and the slowdown in the US, Europe must reset its priorities. What are the implications for investors? A look back at our most recent Rethink Perspectives event.

Lombard Odier was proud to join three high-profile sustainability events during London Climate Action Week 2025 to bring forests to the heart of climate discussions and help shape the future of nature finance.  

This week we look at the evolution of sustainable investments and how the sector is proving resilient as it adapts to policy instability and pressures.

We examine market impacts of the Iran-Israel conflict and explain why staying invested may be the right move in 2025.

Markets face a new paradigm as US policies reshape global trade and geopolitics. How can investors navigate the risks? Discover our new investment strategy video.

Tax reforms, cybersecurity and business succession: what challenges do Swiss entrepreneurs from the Canton of Vaud face in 2025? We take stock of the situation and consider the obstacles ahead.

Given policy uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, we offer ten investment convictions for the rest of the year.