Nicolas Laroche
Global Head of Advisory & Asset Allocation
We advise, you decide
UBP Advisory is the right service for you if you wish to maintain full control of your investments. Our specialists are on hand to support you in your decision-making process.
Your investment journey with us begins with a thorough understanding of your personal needs, financial goals, and desired level of engagement with our investment experts.
Together, we assess your risk appetite and build an investment strategy in which you play an active role.
Our dedicated Advisory team provides you with swift market access, and proactive, on-demand investment advice across various asset classes. Ever ready to assist, our team offers insights on trading strategies for single securities, bonds, foreign exchange, structured products, funds and alternative investments.
We propose two levels of engagement so you always maintain complete control:
- Classic Mandate
You actively manage your portfolio with guidance from your relationship manager and get full access to UBP’s publications to keep you right up to date with the markets.
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You receive personalised and proactive advice from a dedicated investment advisor, alongside your relationship manager, and the Bank’s investment specialists.
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16.09.2025
Gold moves to new all-time highs
In September, gold rose to new all-time highs, approaching USD 3,700 per oz. The upward move reflected several factors.
15.09.2025
UBP Weekly View - All eyes on central bank meetings
Equities advanced over the week on expectations of a first Fed rate cut on 17 September. Investors will scrutinise the Fed’s commentary for guidance on further potential cuts in October and December, moves which have largely been priced in by the markets. Policy meetings are also scheduled at the Bank of Canada (BoC), the Bank of England (BoE), and the Norges Bank, with the European Central Bank (ECB) having decided last week to leave its key rate unchanged at 2%.
12.09.2025
India: Steadfast amid rising geopolitical challenges
Trade tensions with the United States, marked by 50% tariffs on Indian exports, have dampened sentiment. However, despite trade-related uncertainties, the growth outlook has been revised upwards, reflecting India’s strong long-term potential.
09.09.2025
UBP House View - September 2025
The Fed now appears to prioritise labour market stability over inflation risks, prompting us to reshape our investment strategy and overall asset allocation.
08.09.2025
UBP Weekly View - Soft US labour data raise Fed rate cut expectations
Without further pressure from the White House, the Fed is set to cut rates in September. Markets are debating whether the move will be 25 or 50 basis points after weak payroll figures, though we continue to expect only a 25-bp cut given the persistent inflationary pressures. The prospect of lower rates has buoyed equities, while attention this week will turn to US inflation data for evidence of tariff-related effects.
