Video: The future of smart cities

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Industry Voice: Ivo Weinöhrl, Pictet Asset Management, provides insights on the investment opportunities that exist within an urban environment.

Ivo Weinöhrl is a senior portfolio manager on the Pictet-SmartCity fund which aims to benefit from the strong growth opportunities of innovative companies helping to build, run and manage our cities with increased efficiency and sustainability. 

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