Wealth Management Insights

Macroeconomics · 12 Oct 2026

Monthly house view | October 2026

Pictet Wealth Management’s latest positioning across asset classes and investment themes.

Macroeconomics · 12 Oct 2026

Weekly house view | Banks to test fabulous earnings momentum

The CIO’s view of the week ahead.

Macroeconomics · 05 Oct 2026

Weekly house view | Toasted OATs

The CIO’s view of the week ahead.

Macroeconomics · 28 Sept 2026

Weekly house view | Markets are a-Mused

The CIO’s view of the week ahead.

Macroeconomics · 25 Sept 2026

Energy independence and access to commodities in the era of electrification

Energy independence and secure access to commodities have become central to economic policy in the 2020s, shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and the global climate transition.

Macroeconomics · 23 Sept 2026

From monetary independence to fiscal dominance?

In previous “Horizon” publications, we have highlighted several structural trends shaping economies, including demographics, deglobalisation, decarbonisation, debt and digitalisation. Successive crises – such as the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the trade war and the recent Middle East conflict – have exacerbated these trends.

Macroeconomics · 23 Sept 2026

The great scramble for resources

Today’s increasingly fragmented world is driving a dash to secure resource sovereignty. Across the globe, governments are prioritising energy security and access to key commodities in the face of conflicts, trade barriers and climate change.

Macroeconomics · 23 Sept 2026

Era of race for resources calls for diversification and assets governments can’t print

Society · 11 Sept 2026

From sunseekers to skill seekers: How countries are competing for global talent

Successful global mobility today demands a clear commitment to contributing to the local economy. That is because many countries are moving away from broad-based incentives, instead focusing on attracting skilled professionals and innovators. As a result, thorough due diligence and genuine integration into local communities have become more important than ever.

Society · 11 Sept 2026

It’s always sunny in Portugal!

An AI entrepreneur chose to relocate to Lisbon for its climate, tech scene, and favourable tax regime. With expert guidance, Pictet helped the client align his business ambitions and lifestyle goals. His move exemplifies how individuals can appeal to countries that want skilled, economically active individuals, not just passive investors, to drive growth.

Responsible future · 25 Aug 2026

Power shift: investing in the electrification megatrend

A global shift toward electrification is gaining momentum. This megatrend is driven by a mix of industrial demand, technological advances and geopolitical risk. In this Q&A, PWM energy equity analyst Malik Zetchi shares his perspectives on where investors can find value in the electrification revolution.

Technology & science · 28 Jul 2026

What society is getting from drug innovation

For much of the past half century, the social contract underpinning pharmaceutical innovation was clear. New drugs delivered longer lives, fewer hospitalisations and, in some cases, cures. In return, societies accepted steadily rising healthcare spending. That contract held as long as innovation visibly transformed outcomes. It is now being renegotiated.

Philanthropy

How women are transforming philanthropy

Empowered by their growing share of global wealth, women are shaking up the world of philanthropy.

Family business

Reviving an iconic family whisky business

Whisky takes time to mature, and so do family businesses. Leonard Russell of Ian Macleod Distillers in Broxburn, Scotland, explains how long-term thinking shapes everything from distillery revivals to succession planning.

Entrepreneurship

From founder to investor: navigating the shift

Making the mental leap from building a business to managing a portfolio may not be easy. Here’s how to embrace the investor mindset after a successful exit.