Think back! In 2001, Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill coined a new concept for emerging countries, whose growth would eventually challenge the hegemony of the advanced G7 economies. Originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China – then joined in 2011 by South Africa – the BRICS group has been steadily increasing its influence
When we invest our money in a fund, stock, or company that shows promising growth prospects over time, we expect our initial investment to generate a return. But what do we do with that return once it reaches maturity? We can cash it out, invest it elsewhere, or spend it ? All options are on the table. But have you ever considered reinvesting it in your initial stake?
Crises follow one after the other, yet Switzerland demonstrates extraordinary resilience. The subprime crisis in 2008, the floor rate in 2015, the pandemic in 2020, how does the country manage – despite the ill-winds – to remain in pole position in the race for GDP per capita? And where does it find the resources needed to start up again when there’s a glitch in the machine? Let’s go over the keys to Swiss success.
A safeguard? Performance marker? Investment universe? Marketing argument? What is the real purpose of a benchmark? And what does this notion cover that we find in day-to-day portfolio management as well as at the heart of stock exchanges and markets?
For many months now, inflation has been the primary concern of central bankers and investors. The ever-increasing pressure that it is exerting on capital has led to fears of the capital being eroded. Yet, while the world has more millionaires and billionaires than ever, it is interesting to note that much of this inflation is due to an unprecedented increase in wealth. This increase is feeding a cycle of ultra-consumerism at all levels and poses significant risks to wealthy individuals in terms of wealth preservation and development. Particularly in the uncertain environment that we now find ourselves in.
