Private banking
Haven assets: Is it a good time to invest in gold?
The recent decrease of almost 17% in its value has led investors to wonder if investing in gold will be a wise decision for this 2022. Experts have mixed opinions on the matter, assuring that the financial market can change drastically due to the state of the world economy and the growing threat of a recession.
Switzerland: the fourth happiest country in the world
Switzerland is ranked as the fourth happiest country in the world with a score of 7.512 out of 10. It is one of the most competitive and admired financial centers at an international level.
How does the price of oil impact companies?
The cost of oil has varied strongly during 2022, making it one of the most analyzed topics due to the long list of consequences that these changes in its value can generate. One of the most seen consequences is the high inflationary levels, which is due to the fact that a slight increase can affect all the production stages of a company and each one of them will increase the cost until all these changes are realized.
2022: Gas prices continue to rise and set records
Numerous countries have set new records in terms of gasoline and oil prices, thus generating strong consequences for the common citizen, whose habits and routines have been affected by this situation whose ceiling has not currently been reached and represents a continuous concern. for both governments and citizens.
Fixed income investment: financial security for the future
Planning your finances so that in the future they secure your current lifestyle is a smart decision and to make it properly it is vital to know the types of investments available in the financial market. One of the most popular is fixed income, which offers long-term sustained payments and has less volatility.
Lithium crisis encourages car companies to buy mines
Tesla's goal is to produce 20 million electric vehicles by 2030, which will require a lot of lithium supplies, as last year, the company did not even produce one million such cars.
The Swiss franc: one of the best safe-haven assets around
The Swiss franc is considered a safe haven or defensive asset, meaning that it is less exposed to market volatility, especially in times of financial crisis. This type of asset is more stable and can safeguard your assets against other types of currencies.
How does the price of oil impact the common citizen?
Among the topics that are a trend for 2022, oil and gasoline are at the top of the list, due to their high impact on the life of the common citizen. This impact has been generated worldwide and at different levels of industries, which has led the common citizen to make decisions in terms of vehicle use, travel, purchases, etc.
BBVA in Switzerland annual report: 2021
Additionally, during 2021 BBVA in Switzerland has become the first bank of the BBVA Group and one of the first international banks in Switzerland to have a direct investment offer in crypto-assets. In this regard, on June 21, 2021, we launched our crypto assets trading and custody service, initially with Bitcoin and in November we reinforced it with Ether, the cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.
Stock indexes: concept, use and examples
What are global investment indexes/stock market indexes and how can they help us make better investment decisions?
BBVA New Gen brings current trends closer to investors
Investing with purpose is possible by becoming a client of BBVA New Gen, a 100% digital platform that seeks to bring you closer to those industries with better performance and that fit your needs and values.
The Global Innovation Index: what it is, what it is for and what uses it has
The Global Innovation Index is a ranking published annually by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) that began in 2007 and has become one of the pillars to investigate when investing, since it has 132 economies analyzed under 81 different indicators.
A toast to a greener Christmas at BBVA Switzerland
In a crucial time of transformation as a society, this Christmas at BBVA Switzerland we are planting our trees. Conscious of the important role we play in the transition to a better and more climate-friendly world, we have planted 130 trees on behalf of every one of our employees.
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in home managed funds
Investing in mutual funds has multiple advantages and disadvantages that the investor must weigh on a balance when investing. However, they are an excellent option for those who are starting in the world of investments and the financial market.
