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As a decade of yield repression comes to an end, building a fixed income portfolio with an acceptable yield has become an easier task. Given a deteriorating economic background and hawkish policymakers, we believe in harvesting the attractive yields offered by short-term quality bonds, which currently have the best risk-return profile.

The steep fall in valuations that started at the end of 2021 disproportionately affected the innovative growth segment of the Japanese market. With the stronger yen, companies that are less vulnerable to global cycles could prove to be the ones to consider.

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.

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.

“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.

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.