Feb 21, 2019 3:16:37 AM | LGT Company News

LGT today announced the opening of its wealth management business in Thailand, following the successful award of regulatory approvals. Located in downtown Bangkok, LGT will offer a unique set of investment and wealth management services to high net worth individuals and corporates in the country.

Feb 20, 2019 8:30:00 AM | LGT Navigator

Asia's stock markets have been firmer today, but optimism has been limited by uncertainties over the China-US trade conflict and weak trading data from Japan. Japan's exports fell by -8.4% in January, the highest drop in more than two years (consensus -5.7%, previous month -3.9%).

Feb 19, 2019 8:30:00 AM | LGT Navigator

European stock markets were depressed by concerns that the US government might impose punitive tariffs on European car imports in a further escalation step in the trade conflict. This is after the US Department of Commerce handed over a report to the White House on the threat to national security posed by car imports and President Trump now has 90 days to decide whether European car brands will be burdened with import taxes.

Feb 18, 2019 8:30:00 AM | LGT Navigator

The US and China agreed on further talks shortly before the ultimatum expires on March 1. China's President Xi Jinping announced that a Chinese delegation would now travel to Washington this week. The negotiations were productive and important progress had been made. In order to gain time, the US government should consider postponing them by another 60 days.

Feb 18, 2019 8:00:00 AM | LGT Motorsport News

Hat-trick for Audi: For the third time in a row, the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team has won the E-Prix in Mexico City. In front of packed grandstands at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, Audi driver Lucas di Grassi notched up his ninth Formula E victory with a spectacular photo finish after a breathtaking maneuver in the last second.