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Asian Stocks Extend Gains as Geopolitical Concerns Do Not Lead to “Sell in May” Correction.

Asian Stocks Extend Gains as Geopolitical Concerns Do Not Lead to “Sell in May” Correction.

Le Temps - For a bank to achieve penetration in a market other than its domestic market, it needs to develop financial products and services that suit specific local features.

The disappointing outcome for UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party suggests a fragile political backdrop as the British government enters negotiations about its exit from the European Union.

In an interview with APB Mandates, Brice Thionnet said that UBP's Asian clients have participated in every direct investments deal brought by the Swiss pure play since the completion of its acquisition of Coutts International.

The beginning of a trend

Opportunities through selected regional exposure

The end of 2016 represented a period of transition for global markets and it seems that we are currently in a new paradigm, particularly in the U.S.

Global equities hit a historic high in April on the back of strong US technology earnings, resilient Chinese economic data and evidence of a cyclical recovery in the Euro area.

Country risk allocation in emerging markets investment strategies is a vital component, yet still largely underrepresented.

The economic scenario has rarely been so favourable to the credit market: the global economy is in a cyclical upturn, recessionary risks are more remote, and inflation remains contained, although still rising.

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

Thanks to improved economic conditions, emerging markets – whether bonds or equities – are once again piquing investor interest after several tough years.

The apparent victories by Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen in the first round of the French presidential elections should bring relief to markets and allow them to focus on the ongoing strength in the underlying European economy.

Sustained and synchronised growth: world growth continues on a positive trajectory in Q2, driven by the positive trend in place in the US, sustained activity in Asia and a more constructive outlook for the Eurozone. Growth looks to be sustained and synchronised across the main regions, thanks to firmer activity in the manufacturing sector and a positive trend in consumption.