Alison Ebbage

Nov 14, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Louise Findlay-Wilson |Derek Laud |Alison Ebbage

Could the circular economy model, which aims to reduce waste and use resources more efficiently, provide consistent returns for investors while reducing environmental degradation? As the COP29 global climate summit gains pace in Azerbaijan, private banks are stepping up their bets on the “circular economy”. This cycle, where materials never become waste, and nature is regenerated, is fast becoming a megatrend, according to consultancy Deloitte.

Nov 6, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Louise Findlay-Wilson |Ali Al-Enazi |Derek Laud |Alison Ebbage

Green hushing may seem a small issue but has major ramifications for the wealth management sector. Based on metrics alone, green hushing – where companies underplay their green credentials, or try to play safe by not talking about ESG (environmental, social and governance) activities at all – may seem like something of a minnow. After all, so far in 2024 we’ve monitored just 947 references to the problem on social and mainstream media, compared to 46,500 comments or articles about ‘greenwashing’.

Oct 22, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Elisa Trovato |Alison Ebbage |Bethan Waters

Private banks are urging investors to seize the artificial intelligence opportunity through private markets, with wealthy families leading the charge. While a strong investment case for artificial intelligence (AI) in public markets remains intact, according to UBS, there are also “interesting” diversification opportunities through private markets due to broadening AI adoption and spending trends.

Oct 18, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Oskar Åslund |Alexey Afanassievskiy |Alison Ebbage |Patrick Chown

Should private banks dip their toes into the cryptocurrency shallows or take the plunge into the depths of the digital ocean? Investment patterns are undergoing constant transformation, driven by changing demographics, technological advancements and macro narratives. Nowhere is this more obvious than for digital assets.

Oct 9, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Alexey Afanassievskiy |Alison Ebbage |Patrick Chown |Elliot Smither

AI can streamline trading processes, but the human touch is still in demand for investment decisions. Artificial intelligence is at the peak of popularity, making waves in nearly every industry and continuing to grow quickly. By 2030, the global size of this market is expected to surpass $1.8tn (see chart). In the stockmarket, the hype around AI has led many to speculate that machines will soon dominate trading, but these expectations may be going overboard.