Jul 27, 2022The makings of Carbon Markets: Assessing the evolution of carbon credits as an asset classOver the last decades, there has been a gradually growing consensus about climate change: CO2 emissions are causing — and will continue to cause — global warming. Countries and governments, businesses and individuals have altered their operations, consumption, and production in attempt to minimize CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. By…Carbon Markets10 min readCarbon Markets10 min read
Jun 20, 2022A new era for asset managers in SwitzerlandThe new FINMA license for Swiss portfolio managers and the importance of the choice of service providers The new financial market regulation stipulates that all asset managers in Switzerland must obtain a license from FINMA by the end of 2022. To date, however, only a small number have applied for such a license and risk forfeiting the right to manage their clients’ funds. This increases the pressure…Finma3 min readFinma3 min read
Jun 16, 2022Macro trends series: Inflation and the collapse of cryptoThe raging 2020s are here. The Corona pandemic, a growing number of violent conflicts around the world, rising inequality, the tribalization of societies, seemingly unstoppable climate change, and now inflation are making even the most experienced investors wary. Crypto has so far seemed to many to be the hoped-for light…Inflation7 min readInflation7 min read
Mar 18, 2022Decentralised Finance: blockchain potential to disrupt traditional financeFor the past decade, the financial sector has been undergoing fundamental change, led by newcomers such as Revolut, a fintech company offering FX at almost no fees and instant payments, or Robinhood, a retail trading platform. Their recipe for success? Offering user-friendly apps, empowered by artificial intelligence, new business models…Decentralized Finance9 min readDecentralized Finance9 min read
Mar 2, 2022Digital Asset Tokens: from an asset class to the driver of a decentralised economyTechnological advancements are altering all aspects of our economic and social life. One of the most influential technologies driving this disruption is blockchain. It decentralises value creation in the digital economy, a paradigm shift from the centralised platform business model that has shaped the economy of the last 15 years. …Tokens No Fungibles6 min readTokens No Fungibles6 min read
Jan 23, 2022The case for alternative and innovative assetsTrends that are reshaping asset allocation From artificial intelligence to blockchain, from robo-advisors and algorithms to full asset management automation — the world is moving forward exponentially, and the waves of disruption are fundamentally changing the financial industry. …Alternative Assets7 min readAlternative Assets7 min read
Sep 27, 2021Open-end VC fund: an innovative investment vehicleDuring the last decade, we have witnessed a rise in alternative and digital assets. Especially digital assets continue to prove themselves as a new asset class, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios with low correlation in times of uncertainty in the traditional economy. The new era of alternative and digital…Open End Vc Funds6 min readOpen End Vc Funds6 min read
