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Group CIO and Co-CEO Asset Management
Geneva, Switzerland
English, French
Michaël Lok is Group CIO and Co-CEO Asset Management at UBP. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth and asset management.
Before joining UBP in 2015, he was Global Head of Asset Management with Indosuez Wealth Management (Crédit Agricole Group), where he developed a range of UCITS funds for Private Banking and a set of UHNWI mandates and dedicated investment solutions with a focus on Asia and Latin America. This followed his roles as Head of Investment and Head of Risk and Quantitative Portfolio Management. Before that, he was Portfolio Manager at Banque Martin Maurel and HSBC France (ex-CCF).
Michaël Lok holds two Master’s degrees, one in Finance (DESS) and one in Banking and Finance (DEA), from the University of Aix-en-Provence (France).
06.02.2025
On his return to the Oval Office, Donald Trump swiftly sparked uncertainty with a trade offensive against Mexico, Canada and China. We expect the return of protectionist policies to fuel market volatility in the months ahead. In this environment, hedge funds and precious metals stand out as resilient investment choices.
04.02.2025
The inevitable increase in interest-rate volatility is clouding the short-term outlook for the credit market.
17.01.2025
Trump's agenda of higher tariffs, tax cuts, and stricter immigration measures could, if actually implemented, spur inflationary pressures, thus curbing the momentum for interest rate cuts. This ‘higher-for-longer’ interest rate environment favours hedge funds over fixed income investments – an asset class we have downgraded from 3/5 to 2/5.
09.01.2025
The Covid pandemic has reshaped the global economy. It produced an exogenous shock that caused upheaval across the globe between 2020 and 2022, leading to a new world order.
06.12.2024
After a strong performance in November driven by the re-election of Donald Trump, US equities remain one of our key convictions.
13.11.2024
Trump's return to the White House marks the start of a new era that is set to boost US-based companies while the wider global investment landscape continues to contract.
10.10.2024
The global economy is becoming more fragmented, creating a complex landscape for investors and policymakers. Geopolitical events, such as the US elections, the Ukraine-Russia war, and heightened tensions in the Middle East, are amplifying market uncertainties. In response, we have raised our conviction on gold from 3/5 to 4/5.
12.09.2024
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.
14.08.2024
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.
