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Yanxiu Gu, Product specialist, Chinese equities, ODDO BHF AM. “No longer satisfied with providing “me-too” therapies to patients, Chinese biomedical companies are now competing in the field of “first-in-class” products" Just 30 minutes away from Shanghai by highspeed train, Suzhou is a city with more…

By Gregor M.A. Hirt, Global CIO Multi Asset at Allianz Global Investors. Over the last weekend President Putin’s authority in Russia has been challenged by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group of mercenaries which have previously been loyal to the Russian leader. While both sides…

Charles-Edouard Bilbault, Co-Fund Manager & Klara Sok, Blockchain expert, analyst and co-fund manager Rothschild & Co Asset Management. For several years now, major luxury goods companies have adopted blockchain technology, including LVMH, Richemont, Kering, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and De Beers, as well as Christie’s,…

DIVERSIFICATION IS THE TRUMP CARD! Phrases like "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" are often heard when it comes to investing. This is because building a broadly diversified portfolio can help to master ups and downs in the capital markets, while at the…

Comments from Mike Riddell, Head of Macro Unconstrained at Allianz Global Investors. Key takeaways: Whilst headline inflation is flat vs last month, core inflation has accelerated even further. This leaves the Bank of England (BoE) with little choice other than to continue hiking rates, to…

In collaboration with Pictet Asset Management From the number of spectators to the list of big-name brand sponsors, computer games are increasingly competing with traditional sports. Esport – competitive video gaming viewed by spectators – has become a global phenomenon with a fast-growing following. Tournaments…

César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer Pictet Wealth Management. Powell compromises The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged last week but it was a hawkish pause, with the updated ‘dot plot’ of where Fed officials think interests are heading moving higher by 50 bps…

Story of the month As the first-quarter 2023 earnings season draws to a close, it's clear that it could be summed up in the phrase: "Content Generative AI frenzy". ODDO BHF AM would therefore like to devote this Fund Insight to a few examples of…

Story of the month Eagerly awaited by the various stakeholders for several weeks, the US Treasury Department on Friday May 12 presented the detailed requirements for clean energy development projects potentially eligible under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to benefit from the tax credit bonus…

In collaboration with Pictet Asset Management. Governments across the world have intensified efforts to secure an ever bigger slice of the environmental tech market. The US and Europe are engaged in a battle for clean tech supremacy. Each is introducing new incentives to develop home-grown…