Nicola Grass

Senior Portfolio Manager (mixed funds and institutional mandates)

Nicola Grass has been a Senior Portfolio Manager and Deputy Team Leader in the Multi-Asset Solutions team in Zürcher Kantonalbank's Asset Management since 2016. He manages the mixed occupational pension assets of the Swisscanto investment foundations as well as mixed institutional mandates. He is distinguished by his incisive assessment of key financial market developments, which he continuously communicates with current videos and blog posts – at present primarily on the topic of inflation and its effects as well as possible courses for action in the context of multi-asset solutions.

Nicola Grass began his career at Zürcher Kantonalbank in 2015 as a trainee in the Investment Solutions department, where he was able to get to know all aspects of private asset management. Previously, he worked in the Credit Risk department at UBS.

He holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Zurich since 2015 and has been a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) charterholder since 2018.

Blog posts

Iran Conflict pushes Oil Price above USD 100

The ongoing tensions surrounding Iran have triggered a sharp rise in oil prices and are weighing heavily on international financial markets. We are monitoring developments closely and remain flexible to adapt our strategy if circumstances change.

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The stock market in 2025: our predictions put to the test – and where we see investment opportunities

Following a turbulent first half of 2025, we are reviewing our 2025 investment theses. Where were we right, and where do adjustments need to be made? Our multi-asset experts analyse the past six months and venture a look ahead to the coming months.

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Equities: Exchange rates back in play

Currency fluctuations are increasing due to interest rate rises. This has a direct impact on the performance prospects of equities. How have Swiss equities and others fared so far?

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Check our inflation forecast – What has come to pass?

We are reviewing our inflation forecasts from 2020 to reflect the new inflation shock in the US (9.1 percent).

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Three dominant trends for the next three years

The next three years will be characterised by «de-interest», «de-globalisation» and «de-carbonisation». These three terms represent both opportunities and risks for investors. We use these opportunities and risks to derive insights for your asset allocation.

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