Private market investments represent an attractive complement to a traditional portfolio. This asset class offers the opportunity to invest in private companies, infrastructure or real estate – not merely in short-term price movements, but in economic growth over a period of years. 

Digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have now found their place in the world of asset management. Even the world’s largest investment company, BlackRock, recommends that its clients invest up to 2% of their entire portfolio in Bitcoin – and with good reason.

Proof-of-Work, proof-of-stake or proof-of-history? Consensus mechanisms are the backbone of every blockchain and ensure consensus in the network. In the world of digital assets, investors buy shares in network-based projects. They benefit from growth and can generate income through staking rewards, just like securities lending.

There are various definitions and forms of sustainable investing. Given the complexity of the market, it comes as no surprise that there is a sense of uncertainty among investors. The latest edition of our Finance Theme publication takes an in-depth look at this topic and provides guidance in navigating the intricate world of green investing.

Decentralised finance, or “DeFi” for short, is on everyone’s lips. While some expect the new decentralised financial system to replace the traditional industry logic, others believe it is nothing more than hype and will vanish again. Only time will tell whether DeFi actually becomes an alternative financial system. However, it is certainly worth looking into already.

The innovative blockchain technology (“distributed ledger technology”, DLT) and the associated expectations have already attracted a considerable amount of attention. For both private and institutional investors, however, it is still not easy to profit from the numerous possibilities of this young technology. In a market environment that remains fairly opaque, investors need to find their way around the many different providers and specialists while also overcoming the technical hurdles that exist in connection with blockchain technology. The specialists on our Crypto Desk are looking to shine a light in the darkness with this publication.