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  • 12.09.2024

    UBP House View - September 2024

    Over the past 15 months, most asset classes have put in positive performances. However, we’ve entered a transitional phase marked by rising volatility, political risks, and market dissonance. To navigate this shifting landscape, we have reduced our global equity exposure and increased our conviction on hedge funds, as alternative investments are well-positioned to capitalise on current market uncertainties.

  • 11.09.2024

    Value-creators beat the fade

    You might have heard about our Swiss & Global Equity team’s investment approach, which revolves around cash-flow return on investments (known as CFROI® – Source: Credit Suisse HOLT) and the selection of companies with high and stable CFROI® only for some of its portfolios. This is a measure that gives an indication of a company’s ability to create value.

  • 10.09.2024

    Nature-positive: a game-changer for economies and societies

    We explore the importance of nature in our economies and societies – the concept of 'nature-positive', and how businesses can contribute to this global societal goal – in our interview with Dr Noëlle Kümpel, Senior Advisor at BirdLife International.

  • 09.09.2024

    UBP joins the Wecan Group network

    As part of its strategy to strengthen its service offerings to independent wealth managers, Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) has decided to join the Wecan Group network as well as the Blockchain Association for Finance.

  • 04.09.2024

    Measuring biodiversity net gain

    As part of its partnership with Peace Parks Foundation, UBP is guided by their expertise in biodiversity measurement and applies this knowledge when engaging with the corporate sector. The aim is to help companies learn from the conservation specialists and disclose more accurate data on nature.

  • 02.09.2024

    Could the Fed end quantitative tightening in the weeks ahead?

    The market turmoil of recent weeks has shifted the probability of a Fed rate cut dramatically from only several weeks ago. Indeed, whereas markets were previously cautious about a rate cut as early as September, by mid-August, markets began to price in an equal probability of a 25 bps rate cut as a 50 bps cut in September.

  • 28.08.2024

    Summer wellness programme at UBP Hong Kong

    Our CSR Team in Hong Kong organised a “Summer of Wellness” programme for colleagues –  an initiative that demonstrates UBP's commitment to fostering a culture of health and well-being, not only within the organisation but also in the local community.

  • 25.08.2024

    The cost of transition: what are the implications of tariffs?

    In a bid to preserve their own industries and reduce their dependency on China, the US and EU recently raised trade barriers against Chinese companies, sparking concerns about the cost and pace of the West’s energy transition. The debate is complex, and environmental and social externalities are a crucial part of it.

  • 16.08.2024

    A wave of positive sentiment sweeps in for commodity hedge funds

    The second quarter of 2024 is seeing a wave of positive investor sentiment, with commodity hedge funds stepping back into the spotlight in the financial arena.

  • 14.08.2024

    UBP House View - August 2024

    Earlier in August, global equity markets tumbled due to disappointing US macro data and the unwinding of the Yen carry trade. However, as we expect elevated market volatility until the US Presidential election in November, it may be premature to consider buying the dip.

  • 13.08.2024

    Solving the solvency jargon

    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.

  • 07.08.2024

    UBP appoints Teresa Lee as Region Head North Asia and Chief Executive Hong Kong

    Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Lee as Region Head North Asia and Chief Executive Hong Kong.

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