UBS Global Research Pod Hub

Software-led payments help businesses scale and expand their customer reach. While adoption is not new, penetration in Europe is still significantly behind the US. We define what software led payments is and discuss why we believe the evolution of software-led payments will be a key theme in European FinTech for the coming years. Hosted by Sambuddha Ray, Head of Macro Strategy Product Management, with Justin Forsythe, European Payments Analyst. (00:45) Key themes in European payments and fintech (02:39) What is software led payments? (06:40) Why is penetration of software led payments lower in Europe than the US? (11:12) What payments landscape in Europe (16:20) European adoption timeframe (18:18) Summary *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

We discuss whether the latest fiscal stimulus from China is enough and what more could be done. As the situation evolves, what are the key dates? Which indicators should we watch out for? Hosted by John Lam, Head of China & Hong Kong Property Research, with Dr. Tao Wang, Chief China Economist. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

We discuss how the supply chain landscape has shifted over the past decade touching upon countries that gained or lose market share, how Chinese companies are reacting, sectors that are likely to see more interest from new aspirants, and much more. Hosted by Sambuddha Ray, Head of Macro Strategy Product Management, UBS, with Sunil Tirumalai, Head of EM & Asia Equity Strategy, UBS. (00:43) Questions we address (03:25) What countries are gaining market share right now? (06:55) What’s the look back period for analysis? (07:38) What sectors should an emerging economy aspiring to gain foothold in manufacturing look at? (10:12) How are Chinese companies reacting to companies moving out of China? (12:42) Examples of insightful company/ market case studies (15:57) Summary *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

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Election relevance, AI consequence & consumer sentiment. In this episode we explore popular questions on these three key topics. Featuring Beatrice Allen, Zuzanna Pusz and Michael Briest, UBS Research analysts and Bhanu Baweja, UBS Chief Strategist. The 3 Biggest Themes This Year (0:18) Generative AI (00:49) The Adoption of Gen AI (2:26) The Slowing Consumer (05:20) Outlook for Luxury (06:13) Tourism-driven Shopping (06:45) The US Election (09:00) What's the Market Pricing? (09:52) Global and Domestic Context (11:30) *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

Our Chief Strategist, Bhanu Baweja, discusses with Sambuddha Ray, Head of Macro Strategy Product Management, our current expectation of Fed cuts, what’s priced in and key signposts to watch for markets to react in an easing cycle. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

In this episode we discuss the countries facing the greatest challenges from Europe’s accelerating demographic transition and highlight the economic consequences of aging populations. *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

In this episode we discuss top picks in equities and fixed income with Sonja Laud, CIO at Legal & General Investment Management and Bhanu Baweja, Chief Strategist at UBS. US Slowdown (00:49) US Elections (4:46) Equities (12:00) Fixed Income (17:08) Asset Allocation (17:18) Commodities (26:33) APAC (27:50) Summary (36:50) Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

In this episode we explore the global projects valued at over US$1.5 trillion that could help power brand new cities into the future and highlight the five emerging themes that we believe are critical in ensuring a city's long-term growth and vibrancy (5min). *(This information is subject to a disclaimer at the end of this podcast. Please ensure that you listen to the disclaimer and go to www.ubs.com for further information about UBS).

Tune in to learn about three significant developments in the healthcare sector that can help address widespread health challenges. Laura Sutcliffe, Healthcare Research analyst at UBS, discusses the impacts of GLP-1s, advancements in neuropsychiatric treatments for addiction and mental health, and the market potential of Brain Computer Interfaces for mobility solutions in this episode.