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Spotlight - The 2002-2003 SARS outbreak framework that most, including ourselves, were drawing upon to anticipate the trajectory of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak requires an adjustment following the failure of authorities to contain the contagion to the Asian continent.

Le Temps (02.03.2020) - Es ist mittlerweile eine Selbstverständlichkeit, dass sich die institutionelle Verwaltung und das diskretionäre Portfoliomanagement gemeinsamer Entscheidungshilfen und Verwaltungsmethoden bedienen.

Spotlight - With the failure of authorities to contain the coronavirus contagion to within China or even Asia, the prospect of a more sustained demand shock for global economies has emerged. This poses the potential for elevated risks for investors looking ahead.

Agefi Indices (24.02.2020) - Convertible bonds’ convexity and exposure to attractive secular themes make them a strategic asset to include in portfolios in 2020 and beyond

Citywire Asia (17.02.2020) - UBP started positioning its discretionary portfolios to look more 'asymmetric' over the medium-term in 2018.

With uncertainty still lingering around the COVID-19 outbreak, we recommend a defensive strategy at current valuations and consider a severe economic decline but a well-priced V-shaped rebound in the markets.

Despite being fast-moving and quite unpredictable, changes in consumption patterns are expected to reshape the economic landscape.

Since the beginning of the year, most emerging market currencies have registered losses against the USD.

Allnews (07.02.2020) - 2019 was an excellent year for the primary market, says Marc Basselier, head of convertible bonds at UBP.

Environmental finance (02.2020) - Electric vehicles (EVs) have an important contribution to make towards a zero-carbon future and therefore are suitable for inclusion in a positive impact investment strategy.

Investir (03.02.2020) - Interview with Patrice Gautry, UBP's Chief Economist

The Business Times (29.01.2020) - Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) posted a strong set of results in its Asian operations in 2019, thanks to a number of factors, including strong growth in client mandates.