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Wintrust to expand its Investment Management business, enters into agreement to acquire North American Asset Management units from Rothschild & Co.

We are pleased to announce the publication of Rothschild & Co’s Climate Impact Report.

In October, expectations of a slower pace of interest rate hikes and a better-than-expected earnings season boosted sentiment: global equities rose significantly, while global government bonds were unchanged.

Our Global Advisory business is named 2022’s Independent Investment Bank of the Year, and Investment Bank of the Year for M&A and for Restructuring.

At different paces, and with varying displays of conviction and credibility, western central banks are continuing to raise interest rates, closing the stable door ever more firmly as the inflation horse canters merrily on the horizon. As we write, the rates priced into the money markets suggest that US, eurozone and UK policy rates will peak at 4.6%, 2.9% and 4.9% respectively, and will do so during 2023. Swiss rates are expected to peak at 2.2%, during 2024.

Sterling has fallen further after the UK's "fiscal event", making higher interest rates even more likely. However, its all-round weakness is being overstated, as is the threat to the UK government's creditworthiness.

It is the worst calendar year return (so far) for bonds, some value may finally be re-emerging in the high-quality government bonds that comprise the core of the global market. Is it time to retire the acronym TINA (‘There is No Alternative’)?

David de Rothschild is appointed Honorary Chairman of the Rothschild & Co Supervisory Board. Marc-Olivier Laurent is appointed Chairman of the Rothschild & Co Supervisory Board

UK inflation, already at uncomfortable levels, is set to grind higher, peaking at 13% by year-end – according to the Bank of England – followed by only a gradual descent to perhaps 6% by the end of 2023.

Will another bad UK CPI hit growth? Real pay fell sharply in the last year after rising unexpectedly over the pandemic. Did consumers get used to that higher level of pay? If not, wiggle room now may be higher.

Despite ongoing global growth and inflation concerns, capital markets recovered in July: global equities rose significantly after hitting a low for the year in June. Global government bonds also posted strong gains.

The current challenge for central banks is to restore low and stable inflation, while preserving financial stability and averting a recession. A task that looks less likely now than a few months ago.

Senior hire provides leadership and expands sector coverage to drive the firm’s growth in the Canadian market.

Rothschild Martin Maurel has won the Silver Award for Positive Finance awarded by Leaders League and Décideurs Magazine.

Property prices have surged to record levels. However, amid rising interest rates, supply-side issues, and ongoing inflationary pressure, investing in real estate looks increasingly risky. In this Strategy blog, we examine the factors underpinning this appetite from investors, and how long we can expect it to last.

When selling a business, entrepreneurs often underestimate this financial shift, particularly the need to replace a regular salary with an ‘income’ post-sale.