Panorama
Discover the highlights from the world of finance, innovation and sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
A feature of economic growth is the weight of the service economy, one that does not produce goods or food but does produce services to meet the needs of a booming middle class. Experts situate this economy as one of the main investment trends.
2024: A global election year with over 2 billion voters across 50 countries - assessing the impact of politics on investments and financial markets.
Actively managed ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have begun to gain popularity in recent years and now hold over $628 billion in assets under management. But what is an actively managed ETF? And how does it differ from passive management?
The new year gives us a chance to set ourselves new resolutions. And that also applies to our investments. An investor's main goal must always be adjusted to the circumstances and defined goals.
Bonds, T-bills, and commercial paper are fixed-income assets. Their duration, which can range from a few months to decades, is important for judging their suitability. A few tips for improving your strategy are provided here.
After the Credit Suisse bailout last March, CoCos lived up to their name and shook the markets with fears of a possible new financial earthquake. What are they, how do they work and what are the risks of this investment product?
Value, growth, or quality investing. In the financial markets, there are opinions to suit all tastes, but the profitability figures validate the lesser-known strategy of quality investing. We explain how to participate in this trend.
Often ignored by Western media and investment funds, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is emerging as the world’s fifth largest economy. With ten countries and 663 million inhabitants, the region is a fertile ground for investment opportunities.
Reputation and attractiveness, security and trust, discretion and responsibility... Swiss banking, with its centuries of experience, is a sector in constant evolution. A key element of its internationally renowned, reliable, and innovative financial ecosystem is the regulatory framework.
It tops the main international rankings in economic prosperity, competitiveness, government effectiveness and political stability. Switzerland has discovered the formula to stay on the podium and go further: it is a country that attracts and retains an essential ingredient - talent.
Over the past fifteen years, the number of the largest private banking institutions in Switzerland, those managing over CHF 100 billion, has doubled. A program to enhance transparency and international collaboration has helped consolidate the sector.