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

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.

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.

The decarbonisation challenge facing the planet is a simple concept; the practical implementation of change is, however, horribly complex.

Delano (27.09) - Following the acquisitions of the teams and books of Banque Carnegie Luxembourg and Danske Bank International, UBP has strengthened its position in Luxembourg for cross-border clients. Patrick Casters, CEO of UBP (Europe) SA and Johnny Bisgaard, deputy CEO, talk about the bank’s “European hub”.

In this white paper, we explore why alternatives can provide opportunities for investors in today’s market environment.

Hong Kong Economic Journal (09.2022) - The global economy is now increasingly dominated by fiscal policy, creating a hugely different investment landscape.

Finanz und Wirtschaft (17.09.2022) - In August, gold prices started off with a rise, following the publication of lower US inflation data than expected.

Citywire Asia (12.09.2022) - Singapore’s growth as a family office hub is an opportunity for Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), which has been historically associated with them in Europe.

CO2 emissions from the agricultural sector account for 20% of total global emissions.

Whether high-income banks in developed countries or microlenders in emerging markets, the banking sector and its alliances will be indispensable in decarbonising the economy and ensuring a fair transition to net zero emissions.

Financial Investigator (06.2022) - The Chinese domestic convertible bond market has increased exponentially to become the second largest globally. This happened almost unnoticed. This development deserves a closer look.