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Chinese authorities are now fully behind the technology sector after years of cracking down on it. Self-sufficiency in semiconductors and AI has become a top strategic priority, driven by geopolitical tensions.

Backed by solid fundamentals, competitive yields and increased economic resilience in issuing countries, emerging market debt now appears to be an attractive investment opportunity.

In November 2025 UBP was honoured in the category of ‘Best Private Bank in Europe for Alternatives’ at the prestigious PWM & The Banker Global Private Banking Awards 2025, which took place in London.

Many baby boomers have entered the decumulation phase of their financial lives and for them, the priority has shifted from capital appreciation to income stability. Accordingly, diversification and carry (income from coupons) are paramount. Investors value the stable yields bonds provide, especially when they come with managed volatility, and emerging-market debt (EMD) is an excellent source of diversification.

Union Bancaire Privée’s client assets rose by more than 11% to CHF 171.7 billion

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes first-half results season for Swiss banks. These announcements can sometimes seem like an alphabet soup, with terms like CET1, LCR and NSFR representing financial ratios that are meant to help assess a bank’s solvency.

Union Bancaire Privée’s net profit rises by 24.6% to CHF 138.1 million

Since 2022, certain strategies have been putting in solid performances and their outlooks are excellent. We talk to UBP’s Kier Boley.

With a rise in popularity of alternative investments in recent years, UBP is tapping the private market space with a mixture of specialist in-house expertise and a highly selective approach to third-party manager solutions.

We believe that the time is ripe to consider allocations to emerging equities for impact investors. Mathieu Nègre, Co-Head of Impact Investing, covers both the regional and thematic aspects and shares our outlook.