Vision & Tradition

Sacha Fedier

Asset management in a tight spot

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There is a greater need than ever for independent asset managers to create transparency in the jungle of fees and commissions. It’s imperative that investors optimise fees if they want to be able to generate any sort of profit.
Article by Thomas Fedier, NZZ (only in German)

Transparent clients

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How do I maintain my privacy as a tax-compliant bank customer?
The uncertainty regarding the global economy and the turbulence on the financial markets are awakening more and more desire for security – not just security in the sense of confidence in a bank’s stability, but also in knowing that they have competent partners who are geared towards the long term.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, Finanz und Wirtschaft (only in German)

A good manager’s knowledge and expertise can’t be automated

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Self-service tools are ideal for growing small volumes of assets at relatively low cost. However, clients also want to be able to draw on practical support when dealing with challenging life situations, such as a divorce – and computers can’t provide that kind of assistance.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, Le Temps (in French)

Banks have learned nothing

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We’ve sold all bonds with a poor credit rating, are still holding 35% bonds in a balanced portfolio with a maximum duration of three years.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, NZZ am Sonntag (only in German)

Freelancer model for asset managers

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Existential survival questions. Because the regulatory environment, tougher capital adequacy requirements and the low interest rate environment, together with the massive increase in competition (consolidation), are making life difficult for the very small asset managers, to put it mildly.
Interview with Thomas Fedier, finews.ch (only in German)

Is there a threat of recession?

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It’s not the extent of the growth by the end of the year that is crucial, but whether the established nations have fallen into recession.
Article by Vanessa Honsel, finews.ch (only in German)

A profession with discreet charm

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The independent asset manager is regarded as an alternative to an asset manager at a bank or self management. The roots of this profession go back to the early modern era. The sector, which includes 2,600 companies in Switzerland, is currently experiencing a major upturn.
Article by Thomas Fedier, NZZ (only in German)