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CPI Financial - Now that the initial shock and surprise around the election of President Donald Trump has begun to fade it makes good sense to begin to focus more closely on the policy agenda of his administration and how this might influence international markets.

Le Temps - The financing of privately owned companies – as opposed to those listed on stock markets – gives rise to many opportunities for investors. In particular, yields can be attractive at a time of negative or zero interest rates

Wealth in Asia - Chief Executive Officer in Asia Michael Blake reveals how this family-owned private bank can help you access products that are otherwise reserved for institutional investors.

The impact of a strong dollar on emerging countries’ equity markets has had more than its fair share of comment since the US presidential election, and not without good reason. But looking beyond the financial transmission channel, what about direct business relationships?

Le Temps - On 5th December 1996, Alan Greenspan introduced the notion of “irrational exuberance” for the first time in a famous speech that shook the markets.

Baron's Asia - UBP’s Michael Blake says new fixed income fund offers access previously out of reach of private clients.

The Swiss equity market shrugged off all the political upheaval in 2016, and will be supported by a positive economic environment in 2017.

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.