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Rising tariffs, economic slowdown, public debt volume, inflation and rate cuts, stock market valuations... The financial challenges of the coming year are many and varied, as are opportunities for investors. Geopolitical conflicts are also a concern.
The foreign exchange market has a daily volume of 5 trillion dollars, making it the largest market in the world, but not everyone knows how it works. It is used to facilitate international trade and set the price of one currency against another. The Swiss franc remains one of the most important safe-haven assets.
In Switzerland, nearly 60% of transactions are made using cards or digital applications. For users, mobile payments provide security, speed and convenience. 
Analyzing and interpreting stored data to make more accurate decisions is the new scenario for private banking in Switzerland. Artificial intelligence and data science can help reduce risks and costs, according to academic studies conducted in Switzerland.
The year 2024 has been marked by a certain return to normalcy in the global economic situation and its key variables, such as economic growth and inflation. This is an overview of the key milestones of 2024.
The start of a new year can provide an opportunity to review our investments. During this process, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions. Sergio Pedrosa, Executive Director of Private Banking at BBVA Switzerland, talks about cognitive errors in investing and shares some strategies to avoid succumbing to bias.
Deposits, funds, ETFs, pension plans... There are different investment methods and products for all tastes. However, they all have a common goal: to generate a return on our money. It is important to consider the level of risk and seek the advice of an expert financial adviser.
How long, with what objective, and what level of risk are we willing to take. These are the first three questions we need to consider before investing. After that, we need to decide on a portfolio and remember the importance of psychological factors.
Increasingly digital and sustainable. Companies today are navigating a dual transformation to enhance their competitiveness while integrating sustainability into their activities. Data forecasts point to a positive impact on global economic growth.
Since it began operating in Switzerland 50 years ago, BBVA’s Swiss subsidiary has built a reputation for exceptional international private banking services. With a client-focused business model and technology as a driving force in financial transformation, the bank continues to lead in an industry increasingly shaped by innovation and digital assets.
Sixteen years have gone by since conversations about blockchain first began, highlighting this technology's signature feature as an encrypted digital ledger that is both immutable and unfalsifiable. During this period, the financial landscape has been in constant flux. The world of blockchain keeps surprising us, with banks broadening their crypto offerings, companies increasing their use of the technology, the growth of decentralized finance, and the emergence of Bitcoin funds. 
Artificial intelligence algorithms are already proving to be a very useful tool for preventing tumors. The applications of AI already in use include early detection, rapid diagnosis, and risk prediction.
Actively managed ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have begun to gain popularity in recent years and now hold over $974 billion in assets under management. But what is an actively managed ETF? And how does it differ from passive management?
The main impact of investing is the economic growth of companies, individuals, and countries. However, investment today also serves to generate social welfare and accelerate the energy transition.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an instrument for the expert investor that is changing the way financial transactions are completed.
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