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Power shift: investing in the electrification megatrend

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Biggest oil deal in history

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Transition finance: A key tool for transforming the global economy

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Power shift: investing in the electrification megatrend

Malik Zetchi, Equity Analyst, Pictet Wealth Management 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…
EFI
04 September 2026
Investing

Biggest oil deal in history

César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management. The week in review President Donald Trump said the US had struck a deal to take control of 65 bn barrels of Venezuelan oil in what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history”. Oil is…
EFI
02 September 2026
Investing

Transition finance: A key tool for transforming the global economy

This note highlights the growing importance of transition finance for financial market participants. However, the lack of clear and harmonized methodologies makes it more difficult to assess companies’ level of transition. Defining, implementing, and disclosing transition plans has become a central component of effective capital…
EFI
02 September 2026
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Pictet Asset Management appoints Head of ETF Distribution, EMEA

Pictet Asset Management has announced the appointment of Alfred Le Léon, who joins as Head of ETF Distribution, EMEA a newly created role following the recent launch of Pictet AM’s first ETFs in the European market. Alfred joins Pictet AM from J.P. Morgan, where he…
EFI
01 September 2026
Investing

The return of IPOs: fresh impetus for European small and mid-caps?

Nelly Davies, Fund Manager, LFDE. While the stock market is a key driver of funding and growth for European companies, the initial public offering (IPO) market has experienced a historical contraction in recent years – one that has been particularly pronounced for small and medium-sized enterprises.…
EFI
26 August 2026
Investing

The “Bessent put”

César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management. The week in review Last week, the US Treasury Department announced it would double buybacks of long-term US debt. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US government would increase quarterly purchases of 10- to 30-year Treasuries from USD 38…
EFI
25 August 2026
Investing

All eyes on Fed and retailers

César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management. The week in review A 60-day memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran expired on Monday (17 August) without a wider deal to end their war, which had been the aim of the interim deal. While…
EFI
18 August 2026