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From the fall in the oil price to Donald Trump’s victory via the shock of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, 2016 confounded all predictions.

Since the US election, markets have pondered which of his campaign promises Trump would actually enact as President. Even before his “America First” inauguration address, the mercurial President had already fluctuated his views on foreign and domestic policies, but maintained an overall consistent message on manufacturing and trade.

What pitfalls and opportunities does this present?

L'AGEFI. UBP has tripled its wealth planning headcount in five years. We spoke with Bertrand Binggeli, the department's co-head, whose focus is on after-tax returns.

Le Temps - For several years now, establishing clients' tax residence and providing the documentation needed for them to fulfil their tax obligations in their country of origin has been part of the service offered by banks in Switzerland.

Le Temps - The bank, owned by the de Picciotto family, remains confident about the US economy, but is concerned that a weaker British financial centre will hurt Europe as much as the UK. Interview with the CEO following UBP's results announcement on Tuesday.

Sphere - The rebalancing of Chinese growth seems to be the macroeconomic phenomenon attracting most comment at the moment, second only to central-bank decisions.

L'AGEFI - As we get closer to the end of 2016 it may indeed be a good time to review 2017 earnings expectations for emerging markets (EM).

L'AGEFI - In the search for opportunities in today's market environment it is clear that small and mid-caps are currently offering great value.

Le Temps - 2016 has brought us a whole series of unpredictable political events, or at least events that were not anticipated by most experts and pollsters.

NZZ am Sonntag - Private banker Guy de Picciotto recommends investing in the US and casts a critical eye on Europe

Hubbis - Following UBP's integration of Coutts' international business, Michel Longhini and Michael Blake share a clear vision for how the Swiss-based firm can take advantage of Asia's potential - when many of its peers are floundering.