insights.

As all eyes turn to US politics, and the Fed signals even higher borrowing costs in 2023, we offer our outlook on the slowing US economy. 

Lombard Odier is delighted to have won an award for “Best Branding in Private Banking (Europe)” at the PWM Global Private Banking Awards 2022 for its ‘rethink everything®’ advertising campaign.

Hubert Keller, our Senior Managing Partner, explains why Lombard Odier is betting on sustainability and alternative investments in order to navigate the coming economic transformation. Read about our plans for growth and long-term objectives.

As evidence of the climate emergency mounts, we look ahead to COP27, with three topics for discussion: cutting emissions, compensating poor nations, and tackling energy and carbon challenges. 

In this edition of CLIC^® Chronicles, we meet Pauline Laigneau, co-founder of Gemmyo, the luxury French brand forging a new path in the jewellery industry. Read about their sustainable jewellery that is 100% “made in France”.

What does Lula’s victory mean for Brazil’s economy? We remain neutral on Brazil’s financial assets as the country still faces near-term fiscal uncertainties.

How far could haven currencies such as the US dollar and Swiss franc rise? And which competing price trend will win out for gold? We give our currency and key commodity forecasts for October.

How can the circular economy for plastics create investment opportunities? This was the question posed by the Sustainable Finance Hackathon during Building Bridges Week 2022, where students joined academics and Lombard Odier experts in searching for sustainable solutions to ending plastic waste.

Patrick Odier, our Senior Managing Partner, looks back on the latest edition of Building Bridges and explains how it can be a lever for the organisation of COP31 in Switzerland.

There is no trade-off between sustainable investing and generating returns, says Hubert Keller, Lombard Odier Senior Managing Partner. Understanding deep systems changes will give investors the edge. 

New UK prime minister Rishi Sunak faces familiar fiscal challenges. The British economy grapples with post-pandemic problems, and unique post-Brexit difficulties.

Since 1950, the number of fishing boats has doubled and over a third of marine fisheries are overfished. Now new technologies such as satellites, glow-in-the-dark nets, and even blockchain, are promising a solution.

Over 60% of agricultural land is used to feed animals, not people. We need to “cut out the middle-cow” and move towards a new food system that uses crops to feed more people and fewer cows. Here’s how.

What does 2023 look like for the world economy? We assess geopolitical and financial risks and forecast a tough nine months ahead.

What role can investors play in the fight against plastic pollution? Read more from our Chief Sustainability Strategist, Michael Urban, here.

At Building Bridges 2022, Hubert Keller, our Senior Managing Partner, joined a panel of industry experts to discuss the urgent need to transition towards sustainable food systems.

Alberica Brivio Sforza, Managing Director of Lombard Odier in Italy, shares her outlook of the Group's activities in Italy and on challenges in the market. More here.

China looks poised for a more pragmatic Covid policy, letting the country focus on re-opening its economy with additional fiscal and monetary support.

Our future headquarters will bring together our employees under 1Roof in 2024. Designed by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, this building will be a reference in terms of sustainable construction, wellbeing and energy efficiency. More with Tribune de Genève here.

We look at how political and media messaging in times of war shapes events and developments for markets, in light of ongoing developments in Ukraine.

Lombard Odier has developed a collaboration with the Enterprise for Society Center (E4S) to foster sustainable finance research, with a particular focus on the transition to a circular economy.

Rising rates are a big plus for banks. But what should we make of other risks facing the sector?

A more resilient Japanese economy may pave the way for modest asset outperformance in 2023.

The world is facing a myriad of crises but Lombard Odier remains steadfast in calmly guiding clients through this storm of uncertainty.

What impact will tax cuts and the Bank of England’s crisis interventions have on UK growth, interest rates and sterling?

The Family Business Network (FBN) and Lombard Odier nominated three exceptional young family business entrepreneurs as finalists in the 14th FBN NxG Lombard Odier Award. The prize was won by Fardan Fahad Alfardan for “Safwa” – a sustainable agricultural business.

Recession risks loom large. How do we invest to weather the storm ahead? Portfolio resilience is key. Discover the new video with CIO Stéphane Monier and Chief Economist Samy Chaar.

A partner of France Digitale since 2016, Lombard Odier strives to support entrepreneurs to promote innovation and maximise their impact. 

The UK’s fiscal plan combines tax cuts with a guarantee on energy financed by borrowing. We analysed the new measures and the implications for UK stocks. 

Ahead of the 2022 Building Bridges Summit, Patrick Odier, Senior Managing Partner of Lombard Odier Group, discusses the role of the financial sector in the transition to a sustainable economy.

The Federal Reserve maintains its aggressive stance to crush inflation. How much pain will it need to inflict to growth and unemployment before the task is done?

In this week's CLIC^® Chronicles, meet Phenix, the French start-up that creates tech solutions to reduce food waste with their innovative and zero-waste mobile application. 

Although fundamentally Anglo-Saxon in law, trusts can be designed to realise a family's desire to provide for the next generation in a way that respects Islamic principles. Discover how with our expert.

For 70 years nuclear waste has been accumulating. Today, 250,000 tonnes of spent fuel rods are spread across 14 countries. Now Finland may have the answer – a nuclear graveyard 500 metres deep.

Italy is widely expected to elect a far-right government on 25 September. While we expect a pragmatic approach, there are questions over fiscal policy.

With markets in turmoil since the start of the year, many investors are looking to diversify their portfolios: they are considering private equity as a way of spreading risk and to help finance tomorrow’s economy. Find out more.

At the joint Lombard Odier University of Oxford Transition to Net Zero Forum experts explored the energy sector's transition to sustainability, and laid down a USD 23 trillion challenge for sustainable finance.

Europe has built itself an energy buffer for the winter. As high prices continue to drive inflation, we ask whether it’s enough to dodge rationing and blackouts.

September is typically a terrible month for stocks – this year there are more than the usual concerns for investors.

In the Fed’s fight against inflation, the US job market is a key piece of the puzzle. We look at the latest data and offer an outlook for the American economy.

Appointing Iván Basa underlines Lombard Odier’s strong commitment to continuity and growth in the Spanish market and its desire to maintain its unique values and client-centric approach. Read the full media release here.

Manuela Maccia, Head of Investments, joined Alberica Brivio Sforza, the Local Managing Director of Lombard Odier in Italy. Read here about their plans for growth and their long-term objectives for the bank in Italy.

How do millennials see their financial future? And how can private banks support them? Discover 5 major trends as private banking evolves for the children of the baby boomers. 

How fast can economies slow? As inflation and recession risks fuel more market volatility, prudence may be the best investment response.

The Swiss National Bank’s inflation-fighting tools now include a strong franc. That makes sense in a small, open economy.

Alberica Brivio Sforza and Manuela Maccia are part of a growing trend of women in senior positions in finance. Here they discuss this shift, and our strategy for growth in Italy.

Lombard Odier Group delivered a solid performance in H1 2022, despite challenging markets. 

Frédéric Rochat, Managing Partner at Lombard Odier Group, explains how integrating sustainability into investor portfolios allows for better preservation of assets, whilst accelerating the transition towards environmental stability.

Alberica Brivio Sforza, Lombard Odier’s new Managing Director for Private Banking in Italy, believes the Group is ideally-placed to expand its asset management business in the region. Read about her plans for growth. 

In our latest FT Rethink video, discover how green hydrogen may be the solution to decarbonise heavy industries such as steel, cement, and petrochemical production.