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Energy markets are in the headlines – what do diverging oil and natural gas prices mean for the economy and our investment preferences? 

Economic and environmental opportunities are emerging in the race to renewables. Different countries and regions are leading the way on different technologies, as investment in the energy transition rises to record levels.

Akshat Rathi’s book Climate Capitalism explores the need for entrepreneurial talent, patient investors and a guiding hand from governments to unlock the energy transition.

In an interview with Finanz und Wirtschaft, Serge Fehr, Head of the Swiss Domestic Market, and Nanette Hechler-Fayd’herbe, Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Research & CIO EMEA, discuss the importance of Lombard Odier’s Swiss operations, and investing within the current macro context.

Investors are developing an appetite for the fast-growing alternative food sector, with start-ups specialising in plant-based products raising record amounts of funding.

When is a China investment not a China investment? We look at proxy ways to gain access to the world’s second-largest economy. 

How should investors react to a turning rate cycle? Our Q2 video discusses portfolio implications.

Interest rates are diverging as central banks face different dilemmas – how should investors react?

The prestigious prize for best European private bank was one of numerous awards for Lombard Odier at WealthBriefing 2024.

Home Truths, our new immersive experience created with the Financial Times, shows how simple changes to our habits can create significant reductions in our environmental impact.

Lombard Odier is delighted to have received several awards at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2024, including Western Europe’s best Pure-Play Private Bank and the Middle East’s Best Pure-Play Private Bank.

Switzerland has kicked off the rate-cutting cycle. How should investors react?

Waves have the highest energy density of any renewable power source. Is the technology to convert the ocean’s energy into electricity on the verge of a breakthrough?

The electrification of the economy is necessary to tackle global warming. It requires clean, green power generated without the use of fossil fuels.

After the recent gold rally, we look at the factors driving prices.

Nickel looks set to benefit from rising demand for batteries in the energy transition, with forecasts of a 40-fold rise in demand from the energy storage and electric vehicle sectors by 2040.

Nadine Mottu and Nicolas Chatillon, senior bankers at Lombard Odier who specialise in working with large international families, discuss the complexities of preserving and growing family wealth.

Companies can now speed up their energy transition and comply with regulations thanks to AI algorithms that analyse and optimise their data.

What risks should investors have on their radar in 2024? We examine eight to keep in mind.

Investors need to be aware of the potential macroeconomic implications of a Trump win in the 2024 US election. The experts at our latest Rethink Perspectives event offered deep and wide-ranging analysis.

The world’s population has tripled since 1950 and is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. With agricultural production forecast to rise 60% as a result, what are the solutions for sustainable food?

Through this partnership with the Van Buuren Museum & Gardens Foundation, Lombard Odier joins with a key art deco heritage site to support the development of its activities over the long term. 

Private assets can help diversify portfolios in a world of elevated geopolitical risks. We examine the opportunities and risks.

Half the world’s population is heading to the polls this year. The way they vote could alter green energy policy dramatically. What might this mean for investors? 

Women are expected to inherit much of the USD 68 trillion that the baby-boomer generation will pass down over the next 20 years. Could this have implications for the way money is invested?

Decarbonising the building sector is a major challenge for the climate transition. Innovative energy storage and production solutions will shape the future.

With a re-run of 2020’s US presidential election now probable, we look at the economic and investment implications.

Our Geneva office on rue de la Corraterie features on the front cover and in a “Swiss banking style”-themed fashion photoshoot for the prestigious magazine.

For some months now, we have been witnessing a normalisation of economic conditions. Against this backdrop, what is the macroeconomic outlook for the rest of the year? What impact might the geopolitical context have on the global economy? Samy Chaar, Lombard Odier's Chief Economist, presents his analysis.

Textile manufacturing is on track to account for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Could the growing popularity of sustainable fashion bring about a change in direction?

Find out how Nespresso has been committed to sustainability for over 30 years in our interview with Irene Balascas, Marketing Director at Nespresso Switzerland.

At a recent event held to mark the anniversary of Lombard Odier’s presence in the Swiss resort of Verbier, Dr Nanette Hechler-Fayd’herbe, Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Research and CIO of EMEA at Lombard Odier, shared her insights into today’s macro investing environment.

The S&P 500 index is hovering above record levels. Can it last? We look at the US tech sector, and prospects for the US economy more broadly.

The agricultural sector is facing a major challenge: how can it increase yields while reducing its environmental impact? Technological solutions are turning these problems into possibilities, and France is among those leading the way.

Read our 2023 full-year results. The Group attracted positive net new money and continued to make strategic investments in the long-term success of the business.

What does 2024 have in store for private equity, private credit, and private investments in real estate and infrastructure?

Rising numbers of brands and retailers are turning to reusable and refillable packaging in order to meet their sustainability commitments, hedge regulatory risks and build meaningful relationships with customers.

We are delighted to have been honoured at the WealthBriefing Swiss Awards for the 10th year running, winning four prestigious prizes: Best Private Bank Operations Team, Best Client Reporting, Best Technology Outsourcing Solution, and for the eighth time Best Domestic Private Bank.

CERN and the Colombian Navy both feature on the CV of the founder of Daphne Technology. They also both played a part in the development of the company’s deep-tech solutions for industrial decarbonisation.

The US yield curve has been a reliable recession indicator. Now other measures signal a more likely US soft landing. We look at the indicators, and implications.

Can piecemeal policy reverse negative investor sentiment over China? We assess Beijing’s steps to boost bank lending and the deflationary dangers ahead as it builds capacity against global decoupling. 

Solutions and strategies are supplanting slogans as businesses look to accelerate their transition to net zero and a nature-positive economy. Discussions at Davos 2024 show that investors are on board.

What should investors do as global growth slows and the prospect of rate cuts draws nearer? Samy Chaar, our Chief Economist and CIO Switzerland, outlines the opportunities and risks in the year ahead.

Succession planning should be handled holistically, with future generations fully included in the process. Here is how our experts approach it.

What should investors expect from the euro area economy and ECB in 2024? We offer our outlook. 

Former LFDE and Primonial Group executive Bettina Ducat will jointly lead Lombard Odier’s asset management division, LOIM, and become a Limited Partner of the Group. 

Entrepreneurs and start-ups in French-speaking Switzerland will benefit from this new partnership, which aims to help build innovative and responsible companies in every sector.

This interview with Ebba Lepage, our Head of Corporate Sustainability, explores why Lombard Odier believes it is important to have a positive impact as a major actor in wealth and asset management, and looks at the specific actions it has taken.

Our economy has prospered at the expense of nature for more than half a century. Now, investors are being offered a new opportunity: to generate returns while building a nature-positive economy.

Our Partners were delighted to welcome Alexandre Meyer as a new Managing Partner at the start of 2024. During his 25 years with the Firm, he has played a key role in the success of Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM), where he has been Chief Operating Officer for a decade.