US meteorologists see a probability above 90% that the current El Niño becomes very strong, and 69% that it becomes historic. These events bring extreme weather across the globe, potentially disrupting a range of agricultural and industrial commodities and feeding through to inflation.
The risk could be compounded by the collapse in transits through the Strait of Hormuz, which is already disrupting critical production inputs. In such an environment, we believe enhancing portfolio diversification is key, particularly through alternative investments.
Interest rates are on the move. But what does it mean as we approach 2026?
Discover our latest Fixed Income update where we break down the implications of the steepening yield curves and the strategies investors can consider to effectively manage duration in the months ahead.
BCP (Banque de Commerce et de Placements), the Swiss Bank headquartered in Geneva, announces today a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy: the transformation of its Dubai Representative Office into a fully operational Branch, following the successful acquisition of a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This development allows BCP to offer an expanded range of advisory services in the region.
