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Art investments appreciated 8% in 2023 and 105% in the last 10 years. They can be used as collateral for obtaining credit, and tokenization has democratized their access.
Understanding in detail what investing is and how it works reduces fear and uncertainty. Stocks, Treasury bills, government bonds, venture capital, real estate purchases, commodities, or cryptocurrencies... There are many ways for our money to generate returns.
Switzerland invests 3% of its GDP in research and development (R&D). One-third comes from the public sector, which often turns to the university ecosystem. This is where groundbreaking research and startups emerge in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medicine, and finance.
Tokenization makes it possible to convert all the sensitive information of a real asset into a blockchain token, which becomes the digital representation of that asset. Experts predict that in under ten years, asset tokenization will exceed USD 16 trillion and account for 10% of global GDP.
We have integrated into our operating system the Gas Station, an innovative digital service created by Avaloq and Crypto Finance that will allow our customers to trade digital assets 24/7 (Bitcoin and Ether) without having to worry about the mining/gas expenses associated with the blockchain.
BBVA Switzerland celebrates fifty years since it opened its doors in the city of Zurich, the world capital of private banking. Since then, the bank has focused on financial excellence to bring opportunities and solutions adapted to the evolution of the world and of future generations.
A quinoa burger, some seaweed spaghetti or cookies with cricket flour. Population pressure and climate change are precipitating a food revolution in the coming years: our diet will not be the same as today.
The first Swiss franc was issued 174 years ago, but the foundations of one of the world's most stable currencies were laid in the early 20th century. The Swiss franc is, along with gold, one of investors' favorite assets.
Air mobility is undergoing a revolution. By 2030, it is estimated that the global market for air taxis and drones will reach $52 billion. Regulations, the use of clean technologies and safety are essential components of urban air mobility (UAM).
2023 is drawing to a close and it is time to take stock of the milestones and noteworthy events in the global economy. What has happened this year? How have the markets behaved? Have we now recovered after the pandemic?
It is not known when interest rates will fall, and by how many points. Investors are waiting for something to change compared to 2023. We explain how rate changes can affect you, and what to do in the event of increases and decreases.