The Swiss franc has long been a safe haven during uncertain times - second only to the US dollar for many investors. But what makes the currency of the world's 20th largest economy so appealing? The small Alpine nation also boasts an impressively broad industrial base and an array of innovative companies. So, which other Swiss assets should global invest ... Show More
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Top of the Morning: The week in review and preview
Matt Tormey, Equity Strategist Americas from the UBS Chief Investment Office, joins Shiavon Chatman to recap the trading week - including an update on the latest developments surrounding US trade policy, and thoughts on current US equity valuations. Plus, a preview of the upcomin ... Show More
10m 49s
Sep 2024
Does Switzerland Deserve to Be the Richest Economy in the World?
Switzerland is often seen as an economic powerhouse with immense wealth, luxury exports, and a prestigious financial sector. But what’s behind its global reputation? In this video, we explore how Switzerland developed its world-leading industries and whether this success benefits ... Show More
16m 39s
Feb 2024
Swiss Re’s Patrick Saner on Soft Landing Scenario, Central Bank Balance Sheet Policy, and Inflation Volatility
Patrick Saner, Head of Macro Strategy at Swiss Re, joins Forward Guidance to share his insights on the global economy, interest rates, and central bank policy. Filmed on February 16, 2024.Finally, you can easily access Bitcoin in a low-cost ETF with the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL ... Show More
48m 15s
Sep 2024
153: Colm Kelleher, Chairman of UBS & Former President of Morgan Stanley, Discusses Culture, Leadership, Surviving the Great Financial Crisis and UBS Today
In an interview we had especially looked forward to, and with the Credit Suisse acquisition behind us, the MMP went to Zurich to talk to Colm Kelleher.
Described as one of the most influential and capable banking executives of the last several decades, he has been dubbed by the F ... Show More
43m 27s
Feb 2025
What's next for global banking?
Banking has had a couple of very good years—the best, in fact, since the global financial crisis of 2007–09. Yet to some, the industry’s outlook seems less buoyant than recent profitability might suggest. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Senior Partners Klaus Dal ... Show More
25m 51s
Jan 2022
596. News: Visa and Amazon call a truce – but for how long?
Our expert hosts, Ross Gallagher and Gwera Kiwana, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests are:
Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer, Cornerstone Advisors Eric Johansson, Tec ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2024
20VC: Why Price Sensitivity is BS | Why "Portfolios" are Merely a Construct to Make LPs Happy | Why the Best Investment Never Happen in "Fundraising Rounds" | What Europe Needs to do to Become a Super
Klaus Hommels is one of Europe’s leading start investors of the last decade with a portfolio including the likes of Spotify, Airbnb, Facebook, Coinbase, Revolut and more. Among his many responsibilities, Klaus is the Founder of Lakestar, his own venture fund and chairs the board ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2024
Does Europe’s economy need Mountain Dew?
While Brussels has been obsessed recently with the “Draghi report,” that’s NOT the topic of this week’s episode. We will, however, discuss WHY Brussels is so besotted. (Spoiler alert: It's because Europe’s economy is broken.) Host Sarah Wheaton talks to POLITICO’s Carlo Martuscel ... Show More
37m 44s
Jun 22
What’s next after the Fed’s "dovish hold"?
“Most central banks will prefer to sit back and wait and see.” In this week’s PERSPECTIVES Weekly podcast, the Global Head of the Private Bank’s Chief Investment Office, Markus Müller, notes that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to stay put on rates is likely to be echoed by o ... Show More
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