insights.

Lombard Odier is pleased to form a Strategic Alliance with Hong Leong Bank, setting a new benchmark for private banking in Singapore, Malaysia, and the region. Read more.

For US-China trade tensions, the path to de-escalation is long, and the stakes are high. John Woods, our Asia CIO muses that while neither side wants to appear weak, there’s clear motivation to strike a deal sooner.

With President Trump’s current stance on clean energy, China’s proximity to APAC may be critical in aiding the growth of sustainable solutions in the region, and boosting its own status as leader in many renewable energy segments.

The chaos, confusion, and outrage around the imposition of US trade tariffs has roiled markets. John Woods, our Chief Investment Officer for Asia, cautions investors to brace for more shocks as “America First” embraces mercantilism.

Michael Strobaek, our Global CIO, shared our investment insights at a recent Kasikornbank event. Read on to find out what he shared regarding the global economy outlook, potential concerns on public debt globally, recent tariff announcements, and opportunities arising from AI.

For China, growing trade tensions with the US and EU, and the need to reduce its reliance on external demand, require reform and time. Unfortunately, China is up against the clock. We assess the impact and direction from the latest National People’s Congress.

For our Asia CIO, John Woods, the lesson for investors in light of how the game of international relations is being played is clear – a diversified, balanced portfolio is no longer optional, it’s essential.

At Lombard Odier, we believe that innovation and collaboration can help reduce food waste. However, more vital information to be made publicly available so that better decisions can be made to tackle this urgent issue.