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Asian Market Review and Outlook - July 2017

Hubbis - A healthy product mix has been instrumental to Union Bancaire Privée’s success in Asia to date. It is now looking to direct investments, bespoke offerings and alternatives to make further headway in this crowded market.

Since the start of the year, the small- and mid-cap segment has had the wind in its sails as far as investors are concerned. As it is more exposed to domestic markets, the small- and mid-cap universe is presenting a number of opportunities in Europe.

Le Temps - Der Haussetrend, der im März 2009 in den USA seinen Ursprung nahm, verdient bereits heute einen der vorderen Plätze in den Börsenannalen. p>

Asian markets have posted a better than expected performance in 2017, as share price returns have been supported by stronger earnings growth in technology stocks while a recovery in commodity prices benefited cyclical and industrial companies.

Fundplat - Viele im SMID-Segment kotierte Unternehmen sind wie die Grosskonzerne in der Schweiz   mit einer differenzierten, innovativen Produktepalette global präsent – dies oftmals in Marktnischen.

Forbes - It is shaping up to be a vintage year for European equites.

Der Reingewinn belief sich per Ende Juni 2017 auf CHF 109,5 Millionen. Damit lag er 21,6% über dem Vorjahreswert von CHF 89,9 Millionen. Per Ende Juni 2017 lagen die verwalteten Kundenvermögen bei CHF 118,9 Milliarden.

The calm after the storm.

A better than expected pickup in global trade dynamics and elevated confidence levels lifted world markets higher over the first half of 2017.

L'Agefi - Reduced political risk in Europe and the US Federal Reserve's relative openness about its intentions have clarified the outlook for the bond markets.

Protektionismus ist für Investoren ein Thema mit politischen, wirtschaftlichen, soziokulturellen, aber auch religiösen Facetten.

L'Agefi - Small- and mid-cap stocks are being buoyed by solid fundamentals and the improving economic environment, and remain attractive as components of a long-term investment strategy.

Le Temps  - Belgium has recently extended the scope of its tax on stock exchange transactions (known as the "TOB") to foreign transactions. This represents a new challenge for the Swiss finance industry, and an opportunity for Swiss banks to take a fresh look at how they need to adjust the service they provide to foreign clients.

Banker Middle East - Michaël Lok, Co-CEO Asset Management at Union Bancaire Privée comprehensively discusses the bank’s investment strategies in manoeuvring through challenging times.