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We do not believe that high leverage levels globally will cause the next crisis, but we caution that high leverage increases the global economy’s vulnerability to shocks.

Governments worldwide have put in place substantial measures aimed at curbing toxic emissions. The ramifications of the matter are not necessarily well understood or properly priced-in, presenting a number of investment opportunities.

Companies have always had to adapt to new realities, but the pressure to move towards a more sustainable social and economic model is unprecedented, and accelerating. 

The ‘silver’ generation is fast-growing and increasingly wealthy. This has significant implications for the financial sector, but especially wealth management.

Climate change has immediate economic and financial implications and is here to stay – and we must be responsive to it through mitigation and adaptation efforts.

The world of finance needs to throw its weight behind the transition to renewable energy and combatting climate change.

The asymmetric return profile of convertible bonds means the asset class is more resilient to different outcomes and has convexity built in at a reasonable price.

We integrate sustainability into the way we invest in corporate bonds, seeing it as a key factor to mitigating risk without compromising returns.

There are a number of tectonic shifts currently transforming our global economy. There will soon be 10 billion people on the planet wanting access to decent living standards, education, healthcare and social security, as well as to a certain standard of consumer goods and services.

Technology has an important role in play in meeting the needs of our aging population. Robotics is a key area of focus.

Climate change represents a systemic risk that cannot be diversified away. Investment professionals have a fiduciary duty to take climate risks into account. 

The European Union needs an extra €180bn a year to meet its energy and climate goals by 2030. A common language is a crucial step towards making this a reality.

Athleisure has proven to be popular. Prestige brands that are capable of establishing and maintaining a competitive position offer investment opportunities.

Changing bond supply trends in Asian credit, denominated in USD, could provide opportunities for investors, we believe

Don Gerritsen, Head of Benelux for the PRI, explains how asset owners are developing their approach to sustainable investing, and what challenges remain.

For an economy to be sustainable, it needs to encourage growth in a way that's both fair and inclusive and in a way that also doesn't have a negative impact on the biosphere. 

The sustainability revolution is underway and we believe it is the largest investment driver in recent history. Companies which are not able, or willing, to adapt risk being left behind.

As Asian borrowers increasingly tap into the hard currency debt markets, opportunities are multiplying in corporate bonds. We believe global credit investors should build a dedicated allocation to Asian credit.

The sustainability revolution is underway and we believe it is the largest investment driver in recent history. Companies which are not able, or willing, to adapt risk being left behind.

A discussion of how populism is shaping key Eurozone institutions, and the potential impact on ECB succession and policy.

New challenges require new solutions and healthcare is a key area with a great number of exciting innovations and investment opportunities.  

We see global monetary policy stimulus due to a slowdown in growth.  Trade news flow seems out of synch with central banks.

How can mathematical models optimise portfolio construction? The Malamud model looks to find predictive relationships between signals and returns.

Prime Minister Modi won with a landslide victory for the second time and this warrants a deeper appreciation of the paradigm shift in the politics of India.

Emerging Markets currency correlations have weakened over the past decade. What does this mean for investors?

Our multi-asset team uses dynamic drawdown management to help reduce downside risk at a reasonable cost.

Lombard Odier is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Christopher Kaminker and Ebba Lepage as it further strengthens its sustainability capabilities and offering.

We approach drawdown control with a view to minimising opportunity costs while delivering downside protection. 

Climate change is a pressing sustainability challenges. Green bonds are an increasingly important instrument for investors to use to avoid carbon emissions.

How will the SNB navigate between Swiss bright spots and global geopolitical uncertainty? We discuss growth, inflation, interest rates and SARON.

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COP26 and the UN Climate Change Conference are just two of many important sustainability-themed events on the agenda in 2021.

Technology is integrated into every aspect of our lives and it generates a staggering amount of data. This data has the potential to reshape the investment landscape.

We seek to improve convexity in corporate credit by focussing on ratings resilience and building portfolios based on quality.

The sustainability of a portfolio is only as good as the data and analysis it is built on. 
In today’s world, the availability of data, and our ability to use it to inform investment decisions, is evolving rapidly. 

Maarten Vleeschhouwer on how the EU is working to incentivise and channel private sector investment into green and sustainable development.

Equity and credit spreads have been closely linked historically, in line with their common “risk-on” characteristics. 

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday but shifted the 2019 dot down.

New corporate bond issues tend to appreciate in price when compared to benchmark bonds, providing an incentive for investors to participate in the primary market. As issuance in the corporate bond universe accounts for over 20% per year of the total outstanding amount, the investment implications are significant.  

Lombard Odier Investment Managers (‘Lombard Odier IM’) is moving its Netherlands headquarters to the prestigious NoMA House, located in Amsterdam’s Financial Mile, as the firm reinforces its commitment to the Dutch market.

LOIM investment strategies aim to deliver asymmetric returns and are united in their goal of maximizing positive convexity for good value. 

Companies with a sustainable and prestigious brand have the potential to generate sustainable returns, outperform their peers and enjoy long-term capital growth.

We expect the Swiss economy to echo the deterioration seen in the Eurozone, with some caveats. The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep interest rates steady.

An ageing population presents a number of challenges, including when it comes to basic necessities such as housing. This situation also presents a variety of investment opportunities.

Dr Stephan Sigrist is the founder and head of W.I.R.E., a leading interdisciplinary think tank. He recently led the panel discussion on Megatrends. 

The growth of renewable and low carbon energy is an important means of mitigating climate change. However, massive flows of finance are needed to accelerate renewable energy investments.