The large-cap S&P 500 rose 1% last week (in USD), meaning that the index put in a positive performance in 16 out of the past 18 weeks, something not seen since 1971. As usual last week, a large part of these gains came from the tech sector. In...

The final communiqué of COP 28 in December 2023 marks a historic turning point in the fight against global warming. By stressing the need to "'transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems" in the coming decades, oil, gas and coal were put o...

China’s economy and equity markets haven’t had an easy ride. But we believe there are still plenty of attractive investment opportunities – if you know where to look. James Kenney, Senior Investment Manager, Pictet Asset Management. ...

By Claudia Ravat, ESG Analyst, La Française AM In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, women globally were re-entering the labour force at higher rates than men, signalling a modest recovery in gender parity. Despite this hopeful trend, th...

Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company – secures capital commitment of over USD 200 million from BlackRock ENVIRIA, Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) decentralized energy solutions provider, an...

Shaniel Ramjee, Senior Investment Manager, Pictet Asset Management. Investors are clinging to cash now that it offers a level of income not seen for more than a decade. But in doing so, they're missing out on much better opportunities. ...