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Spotlight - The emergence of economic ‘green shoots’ suggests the US ‘mini-cycle’ slowdown is nearing its end. However, investors should recall that the previous mini-cycles in the post-crisis period have each involved a credit event.

Spotlight - Though investor anxiety given the strong rally YTD in global equities is understandable, historically, strong January-October returns have been followed by gains averaging 4.8% in November-December.

Funds Society (13.11.2019) - Interview with Martin Moeller, Co-Head of Swiss and Global Equity

Last week’s release of the third quarter 2019 (3Q19) GDP confirmed the combined shock to Hong Kong’s economy induced by the protracted domestic protests and lingering Sino-US trade war uncertainty.

Bilan (31.10.2019) - Both governments and consumers have become aware of the need to decarbonise the economy.

How long will it be before ESG screening becomes mainstream, and what does it really encompass? 

Podcast - In terms of social dynamics, politics, and economics, the situation in Lebanon is worsening.

Finews (31.10.2019) - Interview of Guy de Picciotto, CEO UBP, and Mike Blake, Head of Wealth Management Asia & CEO Asia, by Claude Baumann

In 2018, UBP joined the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership’s (CISL) ‘Investment Leaders Group’, a global network of pension funds, insurers and asset managers committed to advancing the practice of responsible investment.

For a long time, UBP has set great store by training younger generations, and every year, the Bank welcomes around fifty interns to its offices around the world.

The Chinese economy, in its current stage, is fine with steady growth deceleration. This is despite protracted external headwind arising from the on-going trade war which has continued to curb investment appetite and spurred financial market volatility.

Allnews (16.10.2019) - Interview with Karine Jesiolowski, Head of Responsible Investment – Asset Management at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).

On October 11, China and the US have agreed to work towards a partial trade deal. US President Donald Trump called it ‘Phase One’, with subsequent phases to deal with broader and fundamental issues.

The Good Investment Review (10.2019) - The very different roles of Emerging and Developed markets