insights.

The ECB is accelerating its monetary policy normalisation. The question is, can the eurozone continue to grow and cope with higher borrowing costs. 

Our new headquarters are taking shape as construction continues in Bellevue. Discover more on how the bank’s largest investment yet is breathing new life into the lakeside village here.

Our Senior Managing Partner, Patrick Odier, considers the image of banks in today's economy, their responsiveness to the pandemic and their role in sustainable finance.

Commodity prices, led by energy, have risen faster than other asset classes through the pandemic. With inflation set to decline and infrastructure investments kick-in, we examine the outlook for raw materials.

During our latest Rethink Perspectives webinar, our CIO Private Bank, Stéphane Monier, and Chief Economist, Samy Chaar, shared their views on recent market unpredictability and the start of a new phase of normalisation. Discover more here.

Lombard Odier has won five awards at the 2022 Swiss WealthBriefing Awards. These accolades confirm our position as a major player in wealth management. Our local expertise, bespoke services and strong performance have been recognised for the eight year in a row.

During our latest Rethink Perspectives webinar, our CIO Private Bank, Stéphane Monier, and Chief Economist, Samy Chaar, shared their views on recent market unpredictability and the start of a new phase of normalisation. Discover more here. 

Edouard de Saint Pierre discusses the next generation of French clients, the country's growing economic potential and the expectations of private banks. Read the full interview here.

We look beyond ‘partygate’ to assess Boris Johnson’s prospects. Amid a cost of living crisis and Brexit’s impact, we still see some investment opportunities.

In February’s Rethink the Month, our CIO Private Bank, Stéphane Monier, discusses whether a price tag can be put on the Olympic Games? And which of China’s many investment opportunities deserves a podium place? 

As markets price the Fed’s tightening monetary policy, we look at inflation, volatility and how to position portfolios in this environment.

Investors’ attention is focused on monetary policy normalisation and inflation. Learn more about our Q1 2022 global investment strategy with Stéphane Monier, CIO Private Bank, and Samy Chaar, Chief Economist.

Today’s linear take-make-waste economic model is unsustainable. In order to limit the damage of global warming, we must create a circular economy and follow the lead of trail-blazing companies. Discover the 10 principles of circularity here.

The Swiss real-estate market saw a stellar performance in 2021 and remains well-positioned for the year ahead. Here, our expert analyses this performance and shares her perspectives and outlook for 2022.

Confrontation between the West and Russia has the potential to destabilise markets. We look at the likelihood that tensions will de-escalate and the stakes for investors.

Today, private banks must offer the next generation real, online and offline investment experiences, respond to their desire to be involved and align their investments with their values. Discover five key trends and millennial expectations here

Our Senior Managing Partner Patrick Odier reflects on the success of Building Bridges and congratulates the Swiss financial sector for its commitment and actions in the transition to sustainable finance.

With international expertise and a strong presence in Italian finance, Manuela Maccia is ideally placed to strengthen our presence in the Italian market. Read about her new role here.

Mental health problems affect over 10% of the population, an area in need of rapid progress. We examine three major opportunities for improving the situation in the decade ahead. 

The path to monetary policy normalisation is lifting real yields. However, there is still plenty of room for economic growth and rates remain close to historic lows.

With a massive increase in fraud and an unprecedented number of cyber-attacks, our technology solutions include the use of artificial intelligence to more effectively identify abnormal payments and protect the bank.

Fashion and sustainability have never gone hand in hand, but a change is building momentum. Brands worldwide are looking into our natural capital to create sustainable fibres. Discover here how wood-based textiles are leading the shift to a sustainable industry.

Lombard Odier experts Fabrice Leone, Global Assets+ Sales and Relationship Manager and Donatien di Marco, Global Assets+ Senior Business Analyst, talked to Sphere Magazine about the tools they have created to address the monitoring challenges in private equity.

Omicron’s economic impact should prove short-lived. Despite immediate labour shortages, job markets are healing and monetary policy is normalising.

2021 was a year of especially fragmented currency performance. For 2022, we anticipate a stronger US dollar and Swiss franc, and weaker prospects for the euro.

Food waste is a growing problem with a third of food produced in the world going to waste every year. So what can we do? Read our interview with the world’s largest B2C marketplace for surplus food ‘Too Good To Go’ and find out about their mission, innovative app and more.

Life, the metaverse and everything. We examine the investment opportunities beyond the hype and explore the virtual, immersive future of our social interactions.

2021 has been challenging for our societies, economies and our lives. Yet the future looks brighter. As we enter the holiday season, we would like to wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and good fortune. Read more on our end-of year philanthropic actions.

December’s Rethink the Month focuses on New Year’s resolutions from central bankers, and how to breed a new generation of sustainable finance analysts. 

In partnership with UNICEF, we are launching the Donor's Guide to Children. Donations from philanthropists will support health, education and child protection to help children and youth during the pandemic.

Amid sharp moves in currency markets, we present our views and forecasts, including a weaker euro and stronger dollar ahead in either ‘good’ or ‘bad’ virus scenarios.

Sustainability in construction projects is crucial. Discover details of the construction of our new, sustainable, global headquarters with our Head of Corporate Sustainability, Ebba Lepage.

Patrick Odier, Senior Managing Partner, discusses the future challenges of private banking and the constant progress of sustainable finance with Süddeutsche Zeitung.

After a year of robust US growth, the Fed is scaling back support while China prepares to stimulate its economy during a politically sensitive 2022.

Our guide for entrepreneurs looking to relocate to the UK will help you to address all of these concerns and point you in the right direction for the future. More here from our experts.

Jean-Pascal Porcherot will become Managing Partner of Lombard Odier as of 1 January 2022, where he will be responsible for Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM). He will continue to run LOIM together with Nathalia Barazal.

The joint study by Oxford University and Lombard Odier Bank shows the challenges and opportunities for countries to limit global warming and rebuild a greener global economy.

Building Bridges Week has finished for another year. We review some of the key moments from this unique gathering of representatives from the financial sector and beyond.

As Building Bridges takes place in Geneva, what has been discussed so far? Read our round-up of the first part of the week, including opening remarks from Lombard Odier's Senior Managing Partner and President of Building Bridges, Patrick Odier.

The Fed and OPEC+ expect the recovery to stay on track. We look at the uncertainties surrounding the Omicron variant and see economic resilience prevailing.

With the pandemic still very much with us, what lies ahead for the global economy in 2022? Our experts give their outlook and predictions for the first half of 2022. 

Lombard Odier announces an investment in a sustainability-driven business, Systemiq. Motivated by shared vision, values and synergy, this investment will allow Lombard Odier to utilise Systemiq’s innovative platforms to verify and optimise its sustainable investment offering for clients.

As Building Bridges takes place in Geneva, what has been discussed so far? Read our round-up of the first part of the week, including opening remarks from Lombard Odier's Senior Managing Partner and President of Building Bridges, Patrick Odier.

As a European winter approaches, additional gas supplies through a new pipeline with Russia are stalled and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook.

In their new joint study, The University of Oxford and Lombard Odier highlight that the challenges of the environmental transition could both benefit our economies and define a new industrial landscape.

As the Building Bridges Summit takes place in Geneva, we look back on what was accomplished at COP26 in the field of sustainable energy with Switzerland’s State Secretary for International Finance, Daniela Stoffel. 

Expectations were high at COP26. We assess progress and disappointments, and the challenges that lie ahead in the climate transition.

In this new monthly analysis, we look at how central banks are changing their approach to inflation, where investors can find returns and the progress at the Glasgow climate conference. 

In their joint study, Lombard Odier and proFonds demonstrate the major potential of Swiss foundations for sustainable investment. In the report, they propose five key ways in which they can better integrate sustainability into their strategies.

Lombard Odier was named ‘Private Bank of the Year - International’ at the Spear’s Wealth Management Awards 2021. This award recognises a bank with an “unmatched capability to serve clients with cross-border needs.”