News & Publications
Improving USD Fundamentals
QCAM Monthly May 2026: "Improving USD Fundamentals". Events in the Gulf continue to drive short-term FX movements between de-escalation hopes and renewed tensions. This may go on for a while but fundamentals are changing as well. The US economy is proving more resilient than others, the Fed is
QCAM Short Term Fixed Income Fund marks one year of successful market presence (Press Release)
One year ago, we launched the QCAM Short Term Fixed Income USD Fund, based on the investment strategy we have been successfully managing since 2012. We are pleased to report that the fund’s first year has developed in line with expectations and performed strongly: with a unique focus on first class Swiss counterparties and continuous outperformance versus comparable investment alternatives.
QCAM supported Women in Fund Finance
Race Around the World 2026 - at QCAM, we are proud to have been part of this meaningful initiative. A special thank you goes to our colleagues Thomas, Ilenia, Marc, Carla and Sabrina for their enthusiastic sportive participation and contribution.
Catch 22 Again
QCAM Monthly April 2026: "Catch 22 Again". The war in the Gulf has become entrenched and oil and gas shortages will last longer even if hostilities end soon. So far, a financial crisis has been avoided but the fallout is starting to be felt in terms of rising inflation and falling growth prospects.
Shortlisted at European Pensions Awards: Currency Manager & Fixed Income Manager of the Year
QCAM has been shortlisted for the European Pensions Awards 2026. We’re excited to share that QCAM has been shortlisted in 2 categories at the European Pensions Awards - alongside some of the biggest and most well-known names in the industry: Currency Manager and Fixed Income Manager of the Year.
QCAM INSIGHT – Currency Update March 2026
Swiss Treasurers should note that recent geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has led to significant shifts in interest rate expectations, affecting the CHF interest rate differential. Volatility in global markets has increased, with potential implications for short- and medium-term funding costs.
Happy holidays & a successful 2026 – QCAM says thank you and makes a donation
Our donations support Smiling Gecko & Mi Sangre once again - As the year comes to a close, it is a perfect moment to reflect on the months gone by. We are grateful for your trust, loyalty, and the strong partnership we have shared. In uncertain times, continuity is an invaluable asset, and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration in the year ahead.
FX NOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass in Central Bank Weeks (08.12.2025)
FX NOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass in Central Bank Weeks (08.12.2025) 📌 Agenda as of 08 December 2025: Central Bank Meetings (CET): AUSTRALIA - 09.12.2025, CANADA - 10.12.2025, USA - 10.12.2025, SWITZERLAND - 11.12.2025
“Swiss Safety” for your liquidity – now also available in EUR, GBP, and CHF share classes
We are pleased to inform you that our QCAM Short Term Fixed Income fund is now available not only in USD but also in EUR, GBP, and CHF share classes. This gives you even more flexibility for investing in the proven and low-risk fund portfolio.
FX NOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass in Central Bank Weeks (27.10.2025)
FX NOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass in Central Bank Weeks (27.10.2025). 📌 Agenda as of 27 October 2025: Central Bank Meetings (CET): Canada - 29.10.2025 / USA - 29.10.2025 / ECB - 30.10.2025 / Japan - 30.10.2025
Reducing Collateral Costs in FX Hedging (QCAM Thoughts)
Collateral requirements in FX hedging are an ongoing concern for institutional investors. Hedging foreign currency exposures with forwards often requires collateral — tying up liquidity and reducing portfolio flexibility.
FX NOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass in Central Bank Weeks (15.09.2025)
QCAM FXNOW! THE WEEK AHEAD – An FX compass for Central Bank Weeks (16.06.2025). 📌 Central Bank Meetings (CET) Agenda as of 15 September 2025
The Challenging Currency Markets
On the back of the recent volatility increases in the currency markets, the interest in the topic of currency management has grown rapidly.
Excellent performance of FX BIAS
FX BIAS hits the nerve of investor - QCAM can look back on a successful year in which the performance of the FX BIAS innovation stood out: A good year ago we launched the certificate issued by UBS, which is based on FX BIAS (Business Intelligence Alpha Strategy), an innovation with a unique selling proposition – and we are extremely satisfied with its rapid market acceptance and performance.
KMU Wirtschaft – Professional currency management pays off
Articel by Thomas Suter, CEO of QCAM Currency Asset Management in KMU- Wirtschaft Magazin issue 3/2020 on the importance of many years of investment and currency expertise. Why professional currency management is more important than ever, especially in times of crises.
Asset manager QCAM is bringing more expertise to its board and management
With new appointments by Gary Klopfenstein, Hélie d'Hautefort and Ekaterina Schiess to the Board of Directors and Martin Pendert to the Management Committee, QCAM Currency Asset Management AG is further expanding its strategic competence and position as an independent, globally active Swiss Asset Management and Currency specialist.
IPE – Strategy: Pension funds confront FX risk
Investors are paying more attention to currency hedging strategies in the face of increased global risk
NZZ – «Vertrauen ist die wichtigste Währung»
In the interview with the NZZ, QCAM CEO Thomas Suter answers 33 questions around the topic currencies.Even in times of increasing digital media dominance, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung has maintained its position as a leading national quality medium. For this reason, we were especially pleased to receive an inquiry from the NZZ editorial team for an interview with our CEO Thomas Suter, which we have enclosed for your reading. The interview was published in the Saturday edition of the NZZ as well as in the NZZ on Sunday from 9th / 10th March 2019.
27-29 September, 2022 – TradeTech FX in Amsterdam
We are delegates at TradeTechFX in Amsterdam from 27th - 29th September 2022. Take the opportunity to talk with our CEO Thomas Suter and our two Dutch Senior Advisors Rob Beemster and Mario Buteneers.
2-3 November 2022 Gaining The Edge, New York (USA)
As at the beginning of the year, QCAM is again taking part in the high-quality Alternative Investments event "Gaining the Edge". We are looking forward to the exciting exchange with absolutely serious people from endowments, foundations, pensions, institutional consulting firms, insurance companies, OCIOs, fund of funds and family offices.
22/23 Juni 2022 – TAIC Boutique Manager Event in Zurich (CH)
TAIC Boutique Manager Event (BTE) will be hosted as a hybrid event, day one will be one-to-one virtual meetings, and on day two they will host in person one-to-one meetings...
20./21. June 2022 – World Family Office Forum Europe 2022 in Montreux (CH)
We are pleased about the exclusive invitation to participate at the World Family Office Forum Europe. As a currency specialist, Thomas Suter, CEO of QCAM, look forward to advising and showing solutions on all currency-related topics.
19. – 22.01.2022 Gainging The Edge Florida (USA)
QCAM is attending what is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of alternative investment professionals, including managers and high quality investors (endowments, foundations, pensions, institutional consulting firms, insurance companies, OCIOs, fund of funds, family offices, and private banks among others).
24-26.01.2022 – Context Summits Miami (USA)
QCAM is a participant in this event and will meet family offices and institutional allocators in One on one meetings. Furthermore, Thomas Suter, CEO QCAM, will be one of the speakers at this conferences.
Kevin Nusquam Vadit
QCAM Monthly February 2026: "Kevin Nusquam Vadit". FX markets have gone through a roller coaster since the start of the year with the USD broadly going through two up-and-down waves ending the first 42 days of the year in the red.
Two-Way Volatility Risks
QCAM Monthly January 2026: "Two-Way Volatility Risks". Global FX volatility has declined significantly over the last six months despite ongoing high geopolitical, policy, economic and market uncertainties ...
2026 Sneak Preview
QCAM Monthly December 2025: «2026 Sneak Preview»: We retain our bearish USD bias going into 2026. Growth and monetary policy asymmetries plus the persistent US twin deficit are the main drivers of our bearish USD view. However ...
A New USD Pivot?
QCAM Monthly November 2025: «A New USD Pivot?» The USD rebounded strongly since early October and challenges our bearish USD outlook. Several factors support the USD at the moment including the hawkish tone of Fed Chair Powell and that may push the USD higher amid short-covering by speculators. However ...
Hold on!
QCAM MONTHLY October 2025: «Hold on!» The USD received a boost in early October after narrow range trading in September. However, the reason was not a fundamental improvement in the USD outlook but market expectation that Japan will return to Abenomics after Takaichi’s surprise win in the LDP leadership election and the resignation of French PM Lecornu. In our view,...
Mind Your Credibility
QCAM MONTHLY September 2025: Mind Your Credibility. FX markets moved sideways in a tight range typical for the summer break.
