SFI Public Discussion Note: Rising Inflation—A Roadmap for Investors

Inflation is back, with a vengeance, on the agendas of policy makers and investors after decades of being less of a concern. While this time around things will undoubtedly be different, the Swiss financial industry must prepare for the challenges ahead.
Date19 May 2022
CategoryPublic Discussion Notes
SFI Public Discussion Note: Rising Inflation—A Roadmap for Investors

In this SFI Public Discussion Note, on "Rising Inflation—A Roadmap for Investors", SFI Prof. Francesco Franzoni, SFI Senior Chair and Professor of Finance at Università della Svizzera italiana, and Dr. Francesco Mandalà, Chief Investment Officer at MBaer Merchant Bank AG, explore the economic policy debate around the bout of inflation sparked by the COVID pandemic and discuss how central banks are choosing to deal with it. Drawing lessons from the past, they turn to the implications for investors, with a special focus on fixed income portfolios. They conclude by reflecting on the new challenges facing wealth and asset managers in their relationships with their clientele, and discussing the importance of directing clients toward reasonable and achievable real returns.

 

You can find out more about his conclusions in this, the latest SFI Public Discussion Note: 
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