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UBP Bolsters Gold Exposure

Amanda Cheesley

16 January 2026

With gold prices at all time highs, Peter Kinsella, head of investment services UK at (UBP), said that the bank had increased its exposure to gold to 7 per cent.

He remains bullish on the precious metal in 2026. Gold is seen as a safe haven, especially with concerns over tariff-induced inflation, a slowing US economy, steepening developed market bond yield curves, and a weaker dollar. Gold’s rally to record highs has also been driven by structural demand led by central banks in emerging economies.

“Gold will play a bigger role in asset allocation decisions,” Kinsella said. A number of wealth managers share his views. Swiss private bank are also positive on US equities and gold as they head into 2026, while a number believe that emerging markets will continue to outperform in 2026. See more here.