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Asian Private Banker (08.11.2022) - AUM of more than US$10 billion means the Middle East is now a core part of the UBP group, according to Mohamed Abdellatif, who oversees its business there.

UBP’s experts share observations on a volatile year for global equity markets in a new podcast episode.

High inflation and aggressive rate hikes by central banks have significantly destabilised equity markets, with the Russia–Ukraine war adding further stress. In this challenging environment, the disciplined search for value-creating companies in all market conditions remains key.

The Chinese Communist Party holds a congress every five years. It is the main platform to observe changes in the country's leadership and ideology. But the 20th congress was even more important than usual.

The big opportunity provided by the fact that COP 27 and COP 15 are being held so close together is to highlight the interlinked nature of the climate and nature crises.

UBP launched its first biodiversity strategy in 2021. One year on, our experts reflect on their experiences.

UBP actively supports cultural and artistic projects in the locations where it has offices. As part of the promotion of classical music and its rising stars in Geneva, we are pleased to have been a partner of the Camerata Venia ensemble since 2013.

South China Morning Post (09.2022) - The recent decision by China to suspend cooperation with the US on climate change comes at a very inopportune moment, given the increased realisation of the critical importance of Asia in the fight against climate change. If many commentators used to wonder if the region was a laggard in that area, the debate has now firmly moved on beyond that question.

UBP’s Impact Investing team recently participated in a sustainability-themed trip, seeking out those US companies which make a positive impact.

Le Temps (10.2022) - Almost eight months after war broke out in Ukraine, the Swiss finance industry has sufficient perspective to draw initial lessons from the application of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

John Neppl, Chief Financial Officer of Bunge, an international leader in the agribusiness and food space, was invited to share his insights at UBP’s latest EXPERT SERIES webinar. This interactive session was hosted by Norman Villamin, CIO Wealth Management at UBP, and included Marc Elliott, Investment Specialist Energy Transition at UBP.

UBP has announced that it has acquired two properties totalling a surface area of 70,000 m² in Belgium through a share purchase for its European governmental real estate strategy. The two buildings, rented by Belgium’s ministry of foreign affairs, are located in the centre of Brussels.