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The Wealth Management division of Mirabaud Group has hired Samir Atitallah as CEO for Mirabaud Middle East Ltd. He will be based in Dubai. The Group thereby plans to further strengthen its international wealth proposition. Samir will report directly to Nicolas Mirabaud, Managing Partner of Mirabaud SCA and Chairman of the Board of Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited.

Chabi Nouri joins Mirabaud Asset Management’s Private Equity division as Private Equity Partner and will co-manage the Lifestyle Private Equity franchise alongside David Wertheimer, Private Equity Partner and Manager of the Mirabaud Lifestyle Impact & Innovation strategy.

In 2021, the Group strengthened its support activities for entrepreneurs in Switzerland and France, in particular with Mirabaud Advisors, which specialises in Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions. Mirabaud also continued to expand its Private Equity offering, especially in the areas of lifestyle, impact and innovation.

Smart money is increasingly looking at emerging serviced apartments platforms, attracted by their ability to achieve higher than average traditional real estate returns. Read more in this article written by Alvaro Urrutia.

Beyond the emotion aroused by that social scandal and the State’s response in terms of sanctions and regulations, the question of investor responsibility also arises. How should companies respond effectively when their investment priorities are to integrate ESG considerations and promote positive social impact? This is the question our SRI specialist Simon Perrin tackles in this article.

Geneva, 8 March 2022 – To mark International Woman’s Day, Mirabaud has announced its new partnership with Anaëlle Pattusch, the young 19-year-old Swiss skipper. Anaëlle Pattusch is aiming to cross the Atlantic solo and without assistance in the Mini Transat race, the first leg of which will kick off in September 2023. Anaëlle Pattusch will take up the challenge of being the youngest female Swiss navigator to cross the Atlantic solo at just 20 years of age. Supported in this initiative by fellow Swiss sailors Justine Mettraux, Alan Roura, Valentin Gautier and Simon Koster, the young sportswoman forms part of an up-and-coming generation of offshore Swiss yachtsmen and women.

Transportation is undeniably a major contributor to global CO2 emissions. Are electric vehicles the solution and what are the challenges in this sector? Read the point of view of our Equity Analyst Daniel König.

The last two years have been highly unusual, with several sectors experiencing record – although clearly unsustainable – conditions. Mirabaud Equity Research’s Toby Clothier examines what the future may hold as restrictions ease…

The pandemic has acted as a driver of renewable energies but it has also sent shock waves throughout the industry – the shock of energy prices, inflation and more. In addition, if the market starts to see a fast upturn in interest rates, listed companies may be affected. With this in mind, many are turning to integrated utilities and IPPs, whose greatest value lies in installed assets and will likely benefit from higher electricity prices.

After the Great Depression of 1930 and the Great Recession of 2008, now comes the “Great Resignation”. It is no longer possible to escape this term, so much so that it is stirring the media and causing concern among American companies.

Zurich, 3 February, 2022 – Jan Widmer has joined the Swiss equity team as Portfolio Manager at Mirabaud Asset Management (MAM) - a European asset manager focused on high conviction investing and a driving force for active sustainability.

In the last few months, most of us have experienced wanting to buy an item that could not be delivered for a few months or even at all. The item may still be floating on a tanker on the high seas or stuck in a port in China. There is no doubt that supply chains are challenged, which creates pain, but also opportunities. One such opportunity is the demand for automated warehouse solutions - a structural growth theme over the next years…

As we enter 2022, one thing is more apparent than ever; it is a Macro Market. Scrutinising the detail, you might find yourself scratching your head as blue-chip investments backfire. It is vital to know which way the wind is blowing before setting sail. In 2022, we believe it is blowing East, towards Japan.

For more than a decade, brands such as Primark, H&M or Zara have achieved widespread commercial and financial success based on the “Fast Fashion” business model. Demonstrating remarkable logistical skill, these companies are able to adapt to the changing tastes of their customers and renew their assortments in a matter of a few weeks. They are now being challenged and, for some, even overtaken by new, even more disruptive and less sustainable players: the “Ultra-Fast Fashion” companies.

Geneva/London, 17 December 2021 – The status of Limited Partner of the Mirabaud Group is renamed Equity Partner. Anu Narula is appointed Equity Partner from 1 January 2022.

Madrid, 15 December 2021 – Mirabaud Equity Research Spain, the area of Mirabaud Specialised Services focused on the financial analysis of Spanish listed companies, has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the renewable energy sector, a market with an extremely positive outlook for the next decade. This sector has captured the interest of investors seeking long-term profitability and visibility, with strong support for the energy transition from governments and regulators, ambitious targets ahead and a time of low interest rates.

Will the current awareness of the ongoing climate catastrophe allow nuclear power to return to favour? This is the question addressed by our SRI specialist Simon Perrin in his December 2021 newsletter.

Paris, 30 november 2021 – Mirabaud Asset Management has expanded its suite of convertible bond strategies with the launch of a SMID-focused global convertible bonds strategy with a fully integrated ESG process.

Geneva, 29 november 2021 – In 2011, a long-term partnership was established between Interpeace –an international peacebuilding organisation– and Mirabaud. At a time when an unprecedented global movement is making its mark on sustainable finance, efforts for peace must also be a central focus. Peace is essential for sustainable development and promotes stability, growth and prosperity in countries. Without peace, there can be no economic growth and without inclusive economic growth, there can be no lasting peace.

As the COP26 recently ended, awareness of the climate emergency is on everyone’s mind worldwide. One activity in particular has been singled out for its negative impact on the climate, as well as water consumption and soil degradation: industrial livestock farming for meat production. But is plant-based burger sustainable?