April 2024

Pictet Alternative Advisors (“PAA”), the Pictet Group’s wholly owned alternative investment business, today announces the launch of the Pictet Private Assets SICAV – Environment Co-Investment Fund I ELTIF (“the Fund”), offering investors greater access to innovative environmental technology investments across private markets. The Fund will target…

The end of the American Dream ? Laurent Denize, Global Co-CIO, ODDO BHF AM. " We see catch-up potential for Europe given 1/ the improved economic activity, 2/ the increasingly likely ECB rate cut in June, 3/ the undemanding equity valuations, and 4/ the record…

This month, we would like to focus on 'Fintech' Klarna and their recent internal implementation of a customer service tool based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This implementation has led them to predict a $40m improvement in their results within the first year. More broadly, we…

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), a leading active investment manager, announced today that it has obtained approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to operate as a wholly foreign-owned public fund management company (FMC) in mainland China. The approval underscores AllianzGI's commitment to the mainland…

Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) has announced the launch of Pictet-Quest AI Driven Global Equities, an enhanced index strategy that harnesses the scale and efficiency of artificial intelligence for stock selection. The fund will target a return of 1.5% (before fees) above the MSCI World…

Ironclad at work César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer, Pictet Wealth Management. THE WEEK IN REVIEW US markets were hit by inflation data that forced market participants to dial back on their expectations for Fed rate cuts as well as by fears of a flaring-…

Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) has announced the launch of Pictet-EUR Income Opportunities. The fund is primarily for European investors seeking reliable income with limited duration risk. A one-stop-fixed income solution, Pictet-EUR Income Opportunities invests across EUR denominated Investment Grade and High Yield Credit, as…

Greg Hirt, Global CIO Multi Asset, Allianz Global Investors. Iran’s direct action on Israel over the weekend has led to fears of further escalation. But in the absence of a full-blown crisis in the region – which is not our base case – we think…

Below you will find a new commentary by Xiao Cui, Senior Economist Pictet Wealth Management, on the FED. We now expect a delayed and a shallower Fed easing cycle Recent developments of elevated inflation, robust payrolls, and easing financial conditions strengthen the case for a policy hold.…

You will find below a brief summary on gold by Luc Luyet, Currencies Strategist at Pictet Wealth Management. Gold prices have moved relentlessly higher since the start of March, reaching new all-time highs in US dollar. Higher gold prices have been supported by strong underlying demand for the yellow…