insights.

How should investors assess efforts on both sides of the Atlantic to boost spending on critical infrastructure? We look at the programmes deployed by the EU and US.

Based in Berkeley, California, Twelve aims to replace fossil fuels with air and water, creating identical products while cutting emissions. We spoke with Co-founder and CEO Nicholas Flanders on how their groundbreaking technology is closing the carbon loop, an innovative step toward a circular economy.

Forest fires remain a growing challenge worldwide. Our Chief Nature Officer, Marc Palahí, discusses their underlying economic drivers and the need for systemic change in an interview with Handelszeitung.

What does the German election result mean for European investors? We look at the likely implications.

In our guide to business succession, we outline the essential steps for selling a company with complete peace of mind.

Can Europe compete with the AI giants? The AI Action Summit in Paris brought together global leaders and experts to outline an ambitious European strategy that balances innovation, ethics, and technological sovereignty.

Why is a life-cycle approach to asset allocation so important for women investors? How are economic transitions reshaping the long-term outlook for asset classes? Discover our new LO Women Invest publication.

What does a re-set in US-Russia relations mean for the global economy and financial markets? Risk-adjusted returns may see a shift that puts the spotlight on broad portfolio diversification.

The US has been Switzerland’s biggest export market since 2020, overtaking Germany to take top spot. We examine the outlook for the Swiss economy in the light of trade tensions.

Conventional plastic recycling can recycle plastic just 3-5 times before it becomes too degraded for further use. Could enzymes hold the key to a truly circular plastic economy? 

Read our 2024 full-year results. Assets under Management grew by 12%, driven by investment performance and favourable markets. 
 

Calyxia CEO, Jamie Walters, outlines how his revolutionary startup is transforming microcapsule technology to eliminate microplastics.

US oil and gas production is at record levels. What impact can President Trump’s energy plans have on global prices, and European supplies?

Our Chief Nature Officer, Marc Palahí, discusses nature-based business models and how commercial success can come from working in harmony with nature in an article published by Reuters. 

Lombard Odier secures four awards at the WealthBriefing Swiss Awards 2025, including Best Domestic Private Bank for the ninth time.

Michael Strobaek, Global CIO of Lombard Odier, examines market resilience and geopolitical changes, while Professor Alexandre Pouget explores the transformative impact of AI at our latest Rethink Perspectives event.

Are US tariffs and the arrival of DeepSeek’s AI model a game-changer for US stocks? We look at the stakes.

WealthBriefing recently had the opportunity to speak with Amer Malik at Lombard Odier’s offices in Dubai. He offered insights into the challenges and evolving needs of clients, as well as providing a broader perspective on the opportunities available in the UAE and the wider Gulf region.

Three key charts in January 2025: Bitcoin – strong performance amid high volatility, the momentum of U.S. high-yield bonds, and investment opportunities in reusable packaging.

Where do we see opportunities for investors as Donald Trump takes office? Our portfolio risk exposures stand above strategic levels. Samy Chaar explains why in our new investment strategy video.

The Trump administration’s initial policy initiatives have - so far - reinforced our economic and investment outlook. Trade and immigration plans lack detail, but may be neutral for inflation.

At WEF 2025 in Davos, leading thinkers from finance, politics, science and climate change made the case for investing in four types of capital – natural, social, human and produced – with nature being the starting point. 

Elise Beaufils, Deputy Head of Sustainability Research at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, explains our sustainable investing strategies. She outlines our focus on energy systems, regulation, and private equity, and highlights the role of circular plastics in reducing emissions and waste.

How will Donald Trump shape climate policy? What impact will the US’s new policies have on sustainable investments? We set out our expectations across sectors.

AI-powered shopping assistants and sustainable innovations lead 2025 trends, setting the pace for a smarter, greener future for consumers and retailers alike.

Nannette Hechler-Fayd'herbe, CIO EMEA and Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Research, joins economists to discuss investing, markets and rates.

Why invest in US high yield bonds? We look at why the segment should outperform other fixed income assets in 2025.

What role is timber playing in redefining construction? Innovative, sustainable materials are creating investment opportunities and challenging steel and concrete as dominant building materials.

California’s wildfires underscore the urgent need for sustainable solutions. The shift towards a Circular Bioeconomy will help restore ecosystems and build resilience to extreme fires.

In an interview with Blick, Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe, CIO EMEA at Lombard Odier analyses economic perspectives for Europe and Switzerland in 2025, including interest rates, Swiss real estate and US policies.

What does holding Bitcoin do for a portfolio? We look at the impact of a small allocation to the cryptocurrency on a multi-asset portfolio.

Entering the festive season, we look back on 2024 and wish you and your loved ones the best of health and every good fortune for the year ahead.

“We combine history and tradition on the one hand, and security and innovation on the other”: an interview with Stephen Kamp for FundsPeople on Lombard Odier’s ambitions in Spain.

How should investors view the latest Fed decision and subsequent market reaction?

At Building Bridges 2024, delegates explored the powerful financial case for integrating nature-based solutions, circular business practices, and sustainable investments to drive future-proof economic growth.

As sustainability takes centre stage, re-commerce is providing fashion brands with innovative ways to grow, while minimising the industry's environmental footprint.

Our strategic asset allocation framework is evolving. We explore the tweaks to our ‘total wealth’ approach, diversifying asset class exposures for portfolios.

Budget bill, rate cuts, transfer conditions: our wealth engineering experts analyse the challenges facing entrepreneurs in France in 2025. 

Denis Pittet and Geoffroy Vermeire share insights with L’Echo on bespoke private banking, wealth management, and opportunities in Belgium. 

What does the first monetary easing step in 14 years mean for China’s outlook and financial assets? We believe investors should stay prudent.

A new Trump administration will shift US economic and fiscal policies, acting as a fresh catalyst for American assets. How does this change global investment opportunities?

Where are we in the AI revolution? What’s in store for 2025 and the decade ahead? A conversation with Alexandre Pouget, Professor of Computational Neuroscience at the University of Geneva and AI expert.

What should investors make of political events in France and South Korea, and their impact on financial assets?

How is the car industry reacting to the rise of electric vehicles and Chinese manufacturers?

Where should investors be looking in 2025? We present our 10 Convictions.

In this exclusive interview with Expansión, our Global CIO Michael Strobaek discusses shifting monetary policies, Bitcoin, geopolitical challenges and opportunities in AI. 

Bank Lombard Odier is pleased to announce two strategic appointments within the management team of its Private Clients unit. Stephane Herrmann has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Private Clients unit and Jessica Rabut has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Lombard Odier (Europe) S.A.    

What does the coming year have in store for the world’s major economies and asset classes? Read our Outlook 2025 for full insights.

The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA), a charity established by His Majesty King Charles III, calls for urgent transition to a ‘nature-first economy’.  

Lombard Odier has been named the best ‘Overall International Private Bank’ headquartered outside the MENA region, as well as the best ‘Shariah-Compliant Wealth Management Offering’.