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In the latest episode of our Perspectives podcast, Laura Künlen and Laurent Gagnebin, CEO of Rothschild & Co Bank AG, delve into his career journey, the motivations behind Rothschild's delisting, the significance of loyalty in shaping a firm's culture, and the parallels between the worlds of finance and music.

Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business is continuing its growth trajectory in Germany with an office opening in Hamburg in Spring 2024.

The last few months have seen global consumer confidence dip back to still-depressed levels, while business confidence has weakened in most countries. Still, investors remain somewhat optimistic as they foresee the resilience of the global economy amid the end of the monetary tightening.

La renta variable mundial bajó en octubre un 3% (en dólares estadounidenses), junto con la deuda pública mundial, que cayó un 0,6% (en dólares estadounidenses, con cobertura).

As a complement to public equity, private markets have evolved significantly in recent decades and their popularity continues to grow.

Most investors continue to foresee the resilience of the global economy despite the fastest global monetary policy tightening in four decades. However, not only the impacts of the latter are increasingly visible on economic activity, but the rise in crude oil prices and higher bond yields since midyear have raised new concerns regarding the goldilocks scenario.

Insights into the key drivers behind the outlook for China's economy as well as an update on the Q2 earnings results so far.

La renta variable mundial siguió bajando en septiembre, un 4,1% (en dólares estadounidenses), y la deuda pública mundial también cayó un 1,6% (en dólares estadounidenses, con cobertura).

Interest rates are still rising, turning government bonds into an attractive option for investors looking to preserve their wealth. In this Market Perspective we assess how bonds now compare to stocks, and examine falling global inflation.

Psychiatrist and explorer Dr. Bertrand Piccard made aviation history with his successive non-stop around the globe flights in a balloon and a solar airplane. In our interview, we trace back his aeronautic firsts, discuss the importance of perseverance and make the case for Switzerland's investment opportunities, as a country rife with high-tech innovation.

Over the past months, narratives dominated by central bank tightening producing an inevitable recession have faded from the scene. However, the economic outlook remains particularly uncertain amid further deterioration in business confidence.

La renta variable mundial cayó un 2,8% en agosto (en USD), mientras que los títulos mundiales de deuda pública descendieron ligeramente, un 0,1% (en USD, con cobertura).

Five new client advisors join Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business in Zurich, to work alongside the existing team and further accelerate growth in Central and Eastern Europe.

What client needs does Investment and Portfolio Advisory cover? What's the relationship between investment knowledge and psychology? And what do Nicaragua and Switzerland have in common?

The transatlantic broker will offer clients broader and deeper research coverage, market leading corporate access and experienced research sales.

After some resilience in early 2023, the economic outlook remains particularly uncertain amid further deterioration in business confidence. Yet, investors continue to foresee a soft landing.

Insights into the key drivers behind the outlook for China's economy as well as an update on the Q2 earnings results so far.

The newly established role focuses on the expansion of Rothschild & Co’s Equity Markets Solutions business in North America

Investors remain convinced that inflation is likely to come down without much of a hit to economic growth. However, there is not much historical precedent for such an outcome, especially since monetary tightening is not completed, and the effects of higher policy rates are yet to be felt completely.

La renta variable mundial repuntó un 5,8% en junio (en USD), mientras que la deuda pública mundial bajó un 0,1% (en USD, con cobertura).

Business surveys suggest that growth will slow further in the second half of 2023, while stubbornly-sticky core inflation is keeping central banks on their toes, and policy rates have yet to peak. In the latest episode of Perspectives from Wealth Management Switzerland, Laura Künlen and Global Investment Strategists Kevin Gardiner and Victor Balfour discuss why a more dramatic economic setback still feels neither necessary nor likely and why we should question artificial intelligence pessimists. Subscribe to Perspectives on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Italian merchant Marco Polo spent 25 years travelling across Asia at the end of the 13th century, seeking insight into new communities and cultures. In this Quarterly Letter we explore how there is still long-term value in looking beyond borders today.

Rothschild & Co has appointed Matthew James as a Managing Director and Head of Marketing & Business Development in its UK Wealth Management business.

Recent surveys have hinted at a slowdown in economic growth, but underlying inflation is proving more persistent, pressuring central banks to hike rates further. Yet, how tightening credit conditions interact with already restrictive monetary policy stances is a key uncertainty.

Pese al repunte experimentado por las acciones del sector tecnológico de gran capitalización de Estados Unidos en mayo, los valores de renta variable mundiales perdieron un 1,1% y la deuda pública internacional descendió un 2,2% (en USD, sin cobertura).

The team will be led by Jessica Sellam

What does the job profile of a private banker look like and what are the challenges when it comes to preserving wealth? Laura Künlen and Giovanna Lagutaine, Market Head Switzerland, discuss these questions and more as well as explore the Rothschild & Co Art Collection.

While tracking a firmer pace than feared in Q1-23 GDP, incoming reports suggest much of the strength can be attributed to China. Meanwhile, central banks have continued their tightening campaign amid stubbornly firm wage growth and sticky core inflation. Will they continue until something breaks?

Rothschild & Co appoints Yuichi Akai to further strengthen its capabilities in Asia

Durante el mes de abril, reinó la tranquilidad en los mercados de capital: los títulos de renta variable mundiales subieron un 1,4%, mientras que la deuda pública internacional subió un 0,1% (USD, sin cobertura).

Senior appointment reinforces the global capability of the Consumer and Retail franchise of its Global Advisory business.

Family businesses are the backbone of the global economy and have been firmly rooted in society for centuries. In our latest Investment Views, we explore the secrets to the success of family businesses and highlight one inspiring example of a family-owned company which can look back on a 128-year history.