{
  "id": 13436796,
  "title": "MiB: Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mib-maria-vassalou-head-of-the-pictet-research-institute",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:00:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Big Picture",
    "slug": "the-big-picture",
    "url": "https://ritholtz.com/2026/10/mib-maria-vassalou-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview, Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute, discusses her research on global markets and how they manage geopolitical risk. The European-based firm oversees more than a trillion dollars in institutional assets. She also touches upon China's growth as a technological innovator and the challenges posed to US debt. Her insights are available for a full conversation, which can be streamed and downloaded on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Bloomberg. The podcast also features the Masters in Business episode with J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities group, Bob Michele. JPMAM manages approximately $4.3 trillion in assets, as of March 31, 2026.",
  "summary": "This week, I speak with Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute. The European-based firm manages over a trillion dollars in institutional assets. We discuss her research into global markets and how they balance geopolitical risk. We also discuss China’s growth as a technological innovator, and the risks to US debt. A… Read More The post MiB: Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet…",
  "key_points": [
    "Maria Vassalou heads Pictet Research Institute",
    "Institute manages over $1 trillion in assets",
    "Podcast features J.P. Morgan's Bob Michele"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}