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L'Agefi (16.12.2022) - Dans l’ombre lorsque les taux étaient bas, l’investissement alternatif revient sur le devant de la scène alors que les marchés ont peiné en 2022. Entretien avec Kier Boley, de l’UBP.

The Chinese onshore convertible bond market is the second-largest in the world. It has soared dramatically since early 2017 due to regulatory changes promoting more transparent financing. It is dominated by mid- and large-cap names offering diversified and balanced exposure to domestic Chinese growth.

Le second volet de la COP15 (Conférence des Nations Unies sur la biodiversité), attendu de longue date, s’est achevé sur un accord important, le ‘Cadre mondial de la biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal’ (CMB), avec à la clé plusieurs engagements significatifs.

Paperjam (12.2022) - Pour Patrice Gautry, Chef Economiste de l’Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), 2023 devrait marquer le début d’un nouveau cycle qu’il espère basé sur des fondations plus saines que le cycle actuel. Cela va prendre encore quelques mois. En attendant, il estime que les obligations retrouvent un intérêt réel.

Le Temps (12.2022) - Pour Norman Villamin, responsable des investissements pour la gestion de fortune à l’Union Bancaire Privée, l’année 2023 devrait être moins difficile que celle en cours pour les investisseurs. Même s’il faudra rester prudents car les risques ont augmenté.

The ESG (environmental, social and governance) ratings industry is a growing market as more investors seek to manage the rising risks posed by non-financial issues.

Finanz und Wirtschaft (11.2022) - In recent weeks, prices for most of the main precious metals have risen: gold has gone from just above USD 1,600 to over USD 1,700 per oz, silver from lows of USD 18.50 to around USD 21.30, and platinum from USD 850 to around USD 1,000.

“Nature-related financial risks are material and can begin to be assessed today. By integrating data about nature loss into risk assessments, the indispensability of our natural world starts to be reflected in financial decisions.” Grant Rudgley, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

Catch our podcast featuring two of our Luxembourg colleagues discussing the skills needed for the job of wealth planner and the exciting challenges and highlights of their day-to-day.

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.