SFB | Société Financière des Bastions
Wealth management & Family Office
The architects of your wealth
SFB, Société Financière des Bastions SA (hereafter SFB) is a Swiss financial institution, founded on 1 July 1989 in Geneva, located in its own premises, in the residential district of Champel, near the city-center of Geneva.
Completely independent in its investment decisions, its sole objective is to offer its clients “tailor-made” financial services based on:
SFB continues to strive to identify diversified and profitable quality investments world-wide. SFB’s approach is based upon thorough internal and external research, especially ” EIKON (Reuters) ” and privileged contacts with investment brokers and asset managers.
Benefitting from a large network of state-of-the-art partner banks and financial groups, both in Switzerland and abroad, SFB offers its clients privileged access to the world’s leading financial centers.
Our Methodology
Detailed description
of the various financial products in order to choose the risk profile that best fits every client’s objectives.
Portfolio construction
Reference currencies, forex, investment types, risk profile, volatility, liquidity, fiscal and legal restrictions.
Monitoring and follow-up
Regular information and periodic analysis with customers in order to ensure that their goals match the current asset management strategy
News
Tariffs and Pain !
25/06/2025 SFB SAThe world economy is shakier now that Donald J. Trump has been re-elected. The strongly protectionist policies that President Trump ran on, such as a proposed 60% tariff on China, might have an impact on international commerce and macroeconomic conditions both domestically and internationally. A minimum 10 percent duty on all U.S. imports, plus higher tariffs on imports from 57 particular countries, was imposed by an executive order signed by President Trump on April 2, 2025.
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Investment comment Q1 25
30/04/2025 SFB SAThe optimistic prognosis for the economy was upset by US President Donald Trump's trade battles in the first quarter of 2025. Markets experienced volatility as a result of the chaotic U.S. trade and tariff policies that caused a sharp decline in business and consumer confidence, and the major stock indices saw moderate declines. This created fears that corporate earnings growth would be disappointing and that economic growth would significantly slow. Concerns about tariffs caused US stocks to drop, but Europe did better after Germany revealed its spending plans. In the midst of the turmoil elsewhere, gold surged.
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Whose the winner in Africa: India or China?
23/12/2024 SFB SAChina and India, both members of the BRICS, are in competition with one another for the position of global south leader. Beijing and New Delhi, both utilizing their own capabilities that influence international institutions and alliances, are pursuing different but internationally significant agendas as Western dominance dwindles. The decision between China and India to lead the global south is important for African countries, where development and sovereignty in decisionmaking are crucial. Each has benefits and drawbacks that could affect Africa's future.
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Investment comment 12 24
20/12/2024 SFB SAAs the economy remained stable and the Fed continued to lower interest rates, the election results increased hopes for tax cuts and other pro-growth policies in 2025, which helped the S&P 500 to an alltime high in the fourth quarter and extend gains from 2024. For the second consecutive year, the S&P 500 recorded an annual return of more than 20% and a slightly positive return for the fourth quarter.
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Investment view Q2 24
30/07/2024 SFB SADue to the US economy's continued strength and the continued excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, global stock markets saw significant increases in the first quarter 2024. Developed markets had a quiet start to the year, but by the end of January, the US, European, and Japanese equity markets had risen quickly, setting numerous trading records. Given the poor results in both Hong Kong and mainland China, particular attention was paid to the Chinese markets. The idea that the second-biggest economy in the world was having difficulty growing back to pre-pandemic levels was supported by indicators.
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Investment update Q1 24
19/04/2024 SFB SADue to the US economy's continued strength and the continued excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, global stock markets saw significant increases in the first quarter 2024. Developed markets had a quiet start to the year, but by the end of January, the US, European, and Japanese equity markets had risen quickly, setting numerous trading records. Given the poor results in both Hong Kong and mainland China, particular attention was paid to the Chinese markets. The idea that the second-biggest economy in the world was having difficulty growing back to pre-pandemic levels was supported by indicators.
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Investment report Q4 23
30/01/2024 SFB SAThe last quarter of 2023 saw an incredible turnaround in the markets following the declining inflation, strong economic growth, and an unexpectedly dovish Federal Reserve decision. Both equities and bonds mounted a strong rally in the last two months of the year, following a challenging start to the fourth quarter.
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China on fire…
19/09/2023 SFB SAChina, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia with over 1.4 billion people and GDP of $27.3 trillion in 2020, the exponential growth of the Chinese economy in recent decades has made it the second-largest economy in the world. China's economy initially grew due to manufacturing, exports, and cheap labour, converting it from an agricultural economy to an industrial one. But over time, a search for new development engines became necessary by an imbalance in growth rate brought on by low returns on investments, an ageing workforce, and diminishing productivity.
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