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France Digitale Day 2023: innovation and technology to support tomorrow's world
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France Digitale Day 2023: innovation and technology to support tomorrow's world

France Digitale Day, the key annual event for the French and European startup ecosystem, placed sustainability at the heart of its 2023 event. We take a look back at the major trends.

Sustainable private equity: investing in plastic circularity and its opportunities
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Sustainable private equity: investing in plastic circularity and its opportunities

We examine the benefits of sustainable private equity strategies - and how they can meet the objectives of clients who recognise the need and opportunity to help finance the transition to a sustainable economy.

AI in financial services: is this the new dotcom bubble?
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AI in financial services: is this the new dotcom bubble?

AI is transforming financial services, influencing everything from fraud prevention to the customer experience. But AI also brings risks, with concerns over accuracy, cybersecurity and more. With the AI market expanding fast, can investors distinguish between hype and lasting innovation?

Five key questions for expats moving to, or living in, the UAE
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Five key questions for expats moving to, or living in, the UAE

Whether you're thinking of moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or another Emirate, relocating to a new country requires careful planning. Discover our expert’s tips for a seamless relocation from a wealth and tax perspective.

Brazil and China show emerging markets’ diverging fortunes
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Brazil and China show emerging markets’ diverging fortunes

China and Brazil offer contrasting economic outlooks. We examine the forces at work, the likely policy path and impact on financial assets in these key emerging markets.

Capital vs. pension: another point of view
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Capital vs. pension: another point of view

When planning for your retirement, choosing between a lump sum or a pension goes beyond considering the tax implications. At Lombard Odier, we can support you by providing a comprehensive evaluation of your situation and offer financial planning for the future.

Revaluing nature – the world’s most under-priced asset class
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Revaluing nature – the world’s most under-priced asset class

Revaluing nature is seen as a critical step in achieving a nature-positive economy. Discover how Lombard Odier is investing in nature through holistiQ, aiming for sustainable, long-term returns.

The modern female investor: empowered, sustainable, goal-driven
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The modern female investor: empowered, sustainable, goal-driven

How do high-net-worth women want to manage their wealth? Our exclusive new survey reveals three key trends that are set to shape the wealth industry for the long-term.

A new era for private credit – what does it mean for investors?
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A new era for private credit – what does it mean for investors?

Private credit is on its way to becoming a mainstream asset class. What are the risks and benefits for investors?

The CLIC® Chronicles: Swiss farming – a pioneer in sustainable agriculture – an interview with Michel Darbellay, Swiss Farmers’ Union
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Swiss farming – a pioneer in sustainable agriculture – an interview with Michel Darbellay, Swiss Farmers’ Union

How can we rethink agriculture to move towards a more sustainable model that respects nature? We spoke to Michel Darbellay, a member of the executive board of the Swiss Farmers' Union, who describes the issues, challenges and constraints facing the sector today, as well as the solutions already in place and those yet to come.

Helping private clients navigate market volatility and the road to net zero - an interview with Frédéric Rochat, our Managing Partner
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Helping private clients navigate market volatility and the road to net zero - an interview with Frédéric Rochat, our Managing Partner

Our Managing Partner Frédéric Rochat explains to the NZZ how the environmental transition will drive strong returns for investors, how the era of globalisation is coming to an end, and how expertise forms the crux of private banking.

Why the US dollar may be stronger for longer
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Why the US dollar may be stronger for longer

What’s next for the US dollar? Robust growth and yield differentials keep driving the currency higher. We explain why we see the USD’s strength persisting.

How to reduce a company’s carbon footprint in the race to net zero
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How to reduce a company’s carbon footprint in the race to net zero

At Lombard Odier, efforts to lower carbon emissions and reach net zero have already begun. Our Head of Corporate Sustainability, Ebba Lepage shares her views on how companies can reduce their carbon footprint and join the transition to a sustainable future.

Evolution of the Lombard Odier Group’s Partnership
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Evolution of the Lombard Odier Group’s Partnership

Alexandre Meyer has been appointed Managing Partner of Lombard Odier Group as of 1 January 2024. Having joined the Firm 25 years ago, his appointment underlines the continuity provided by the Bank’s independent partnership governance model.

US shoppers are still at the wheel of the world economy
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US shoppers are still at the wheel of the world economy

America’s shoppers have surprised investors in the face of high interest rates. We look at signs that post-pandemic spending is normalising.

Investing in nature, our most precious asset - an interview with Marc Palahì, our Chief Nature Officer
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Investing in nature, our most precious asset - an interview with Marc Palahì, our Chief Nature Officer

Marc Palahí, Chief Nature Officer at holistiQ Investment Partners, makes the case for nature as our most precious asset and explains how we can protect it by making it investable. 

Back-to-school: three key subjects for investors
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Back-to-school: three key subjects for investors

What are the three main subjects for investors as we head ‘back to school’? We present our global investment strategy outlook for the remainder of 2023.

Even a slowing China remains key to commodity markets
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Even a slowing China remains key to commodity markets

Emerging market consumption, ex-China, is supporting global oil markets. What does slowing Chinese growth mean for crude, and copper, a key component for the green transition?

Rethinking our toxic relationship with plastic
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Rethinking our toxic relationship with plastic

Plastic has improved the daily lives of billions of people, but it has also contaminated almost every corner of our planet. We need to rethink our relationship with it now.

Can the US consumer fight the Fed?
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Can the US consumer fight the Fed?

The US continues to defy global growth trends. We look at the risk that American consumer spending could trigger more inflation and push the Fed into even higher interest rates. 

Journeying to a better world: sustainable tourism critical to ecological development
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Journeying to a better world: sustainable tourism critical to ecological development

Tourism is responsible for 8% of all man-made GHGs and often leads to overdevelopment and local environmental damage. But, done well, could tourism be a catalyst for both economic growth and environmental preservation?

Lombard Odier reports solid half-year 2023 results: Continued growth, stability and strategic investment in the business
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Lombard Odier reports solid half-year 2023 results: Continued growth, stability and strategic investment in the business

Read our 2023 half-year results. The Group attracted solid net new money across its Private Client and Asset Management divisions in the first half of 2023.

Eurozone navigates growth challenges as German motor stalls
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Eurozone navigates growth challenges as German motor stalls

Diversity across the eurozone offers some economic resilience as Germany slows. How should investors be positioned as we see a risk that the ECB continues to overtighten monetary policy? 

Explaining carbon markets and the investment opportunity – an interview with our experts
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Explaining carbon markets and the investment opportunity – an interview with our experts

Carbon markets will play a major role in accelerating the global economy's transition to a more sustainable future.

The CLIC® Chronicles: welcome to the future of agricultural technology
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The CLIC® Chronicles: welcome to the future of agricultural technology

What does the future of agriculture look like? According to Swiss agritech Ecorobotix, robotics & AI will reduce the cost of farming & make it more efficient while preserving our natural capital. 

The 10 principles of a circular economy
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The 10 principles of a circular economy

A sustainable future requires a circular economy; one geared towards maximal reuse and recycling, and minimal waste. Here’s how we get there, and who’s leading the way.

Illuminating investments: capitalising on the battle against light pollution
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Illuminating investments: capitalising on the battle against light pollution

Light pollution is a profound environmental issue with long-term impacts for biodiversity, essential natural systems and even the amount of pollution in the atmosphere. Fortunately, the quest to combat the phenomenon also affords exciting opportunities for investors.

Are we back to normal yet? Our economic outlook for 2023 and unique opportunities for investors
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Are we back to normal yet? Our economic outlook for 2023 and unique opportunities for investors

2023 seems to be a year of transition and gradual normalisation. But is this a return to normality? Here, we look at the long-term trends to answer some pressing questions: what is the outlook for the world’s major economies in the face of persistent inflation? What impact is monetary tightening having?

Lombard Odier appoints Serge Fehr as Head of the Swiss Domestic Region for Private Clients
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Lombard Odier appoints Serge Fehr as Head of the Swiss Domestic Region for Private Clients

Serge Fehr will assume responsibility for the Bank’s Swiss Domestic Business as of 1 August 2023, with a focus on continued growth in the Group’s home market. Read the full media release here.

People and planet first: food systems under growing pressure to reform
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People and planet first: food systems under growing pressure to reform

One year on from the launch of our food systems strategy, discover the four key pillars of 'New Food Systems' – as we target a sustainability transformation that will provide food for all while cultivating soil that absorbs more carbon than it emits.

Can China’s pro-growth push reassure markets?
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Can China’s pro-growth push reassure markets?

Investors are looking for a stimulus package to support Chinese growth and stave off deflation risks. 

 

Meet Chopard, the jeweller on a ‘Journey to Sustainable Luxury’
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Meet Chopard, the jeweller on a ‘Journey to Sustainable Luxury’

Discover how Chopard has embarked on a mission to make its creations more sustainable and is paving the way for a new vision of ethical luxury.

A great “forward leap”: seizing The Sustainability Revolution
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A great “forward leap”: seizing The Sustainability Revolution

Speaking at the Family Business Network’s Community Gathering in Italy, Michael Urban, our Chief Sustainability Strategist, explained that family firms must be ready to adopt new business models so that they can seize the opportunity of the great economic leap forward that is The Sustainability Revolution.

Untangling the US growth debate
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Untangling the US growth debate

What lies ahead for the US economy – and how are we adapting portfolios accordingly?

 

UAE builds position as global financial hub
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UAE builds position as global financial hub

Dubai has become an important financial centre for the entire world. Meanwhile Abu Dhabi has become a decision centre that is attracting growing global attention. Read the full interview with Arnaud Leclercq, Partner Holding Privé and Head of New Markets.

Towards an electric future: investors at the heart of a new industrial revolution
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Towards an electric future: investors at the heart of a new industrial revolution

Today, electrification is accelerating exponentially, with the electrification rate of our economy set to rise from 20% to 70% within 30 years. This profound transformation of our energy systems represents a veritable revolution and a major financial opportunity for investors.

The foundations of a real estate revival?
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The foundations of a real estate revival?

Peak interest rates will catalyse real estate valuations. Opposing factors mean we remain neutral on real estate for multi-asset portfolios, while watching for a potentially new property market cycle.

 

Lombard Odier strengthens its Swiss-German presence by opening a new office in Zug and hiring a strong team of experienced bankers
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Lombard Odier strengthens its Swiss-German presence by opening a new office in Zug and hiring a strong team of experienced bankers

Lombard Odier reinforces its strategic objectives by opening a new office in Zug and appointing an experienced team of bankers. This decision reflects the Group’s ambition to develop the Swiss-German market and maintain a close relationship with clients.

Architects take inspiration from nature to build a sustainable future
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Architects take inspiration from nature to build a sustainable future

Nature is proving to be one of the greatest sources of inspiration in the fight against climate change. Today, architects, scientists and designers are drawing inspiration from it to find new ways to drive The Sustainability Revolution.

Weighing up Japan’s attractions for foreign investors
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Weighing up Japan’s attractions for foreign investors

Japan’s inflation revival is attracting foreign investment interest. As pressure on the BoJ grows to tighten monetary policy, we assess the prospects for the yen and the country’s financial assets.

 

A controlled emergency landing
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A controlled emergency landing

Can the US continue to defy recession? How should we position portfolios for uncertainty? We give our Q3 macro and investment outlook.

 

Lombard Odier survey on women and investing: facing the future with conviction and without compromise
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Lombard Odier survey on women and investing: facing the future with conviction and without compromise

Lombard Odier’s study on women and investment reveals that their key priorities include passing on wealth to future generations, and contributing to a more sustainable world without sacrificing financial performance.

Marc Palahí appointment further strengthens Lombard Odier’s sustainability expertise
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Marc Palahí appointment further strengthens Lombard Odier’s sustainability expertise

Lombard Odier consolidates its sustainability expertise by appointing renowned forest expert Dr Marc Palahi as Chief Nature Officer. Read more on his role here.

How tech startups can help tackle climate change
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How tech startups can help tackle climate change

For Edouard de Saint Pierre, Director of Lombard Odier France, one of the challenges of our time is to continue to evolve with the next generations, while combining economy and sustainability in a sincere and innovative approach.

Ten Investment Convictions for H2 2023
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Ten Investment Convictions for H2 2023

How should investors be positioned for the late phase of this economic cycle? We offer our ten strongest convictions for the rest of 2023.

 

‘Trashion’ trends: Kenyan artisans lead clothing’s sustainability drive
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‘Trashion’ trends: Kenyan artisans lead clothing’s sustainability drive

Colossal amounts of used clothing are sent to landfill in Africa. But where others see waste, companies such as Artisan Fashion and the Ethical Fashion Initiative see resource.

Lombard Odier and Systemiq announce strategic partnership with the creation of holistiQ Investment Partners
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Lombard Odier and Systemiq announce strategic partnership with the creation of holistiQ Investment Partners

Lombard Odier is proud to announce the launch of holistiQ Investment Partners, a dedicated sustainable asset management business within Lombard Odier Investment Managers in partnership with Systemiq, the leading system change company.

Should asset managers be afraid of artificial intelligence?
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Should asset managers be afraid of artificial intelligence?

The explosion in artificial intelligence tools for the general public such as ChatGPT in recent months has thrown up a number of questions for the financial sector.

Study on alternative investments and private assets among Swiss investors
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Study on alternative investments and private assets among Swiss investors

The results of Lombard Odier’s survey reveal that the share of investments in private assets in Switzerland is steadily growing in the current market environment. Read the press release here.

UK economic resilience offers mixed outlook
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UK economic resilience offers mixed outlook

The UK’s growth prospects have accelerated. Still, high interest rates haven’t yet fully hit the real economy, including jobs and the housing market.

 

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