While the US dollar has been the dominant – but not the only – reserve currency since 1947, its role has been eroded as other currencies have gained market share. UBS’s Paul Donovan explains what might happen next.  

While the US dollar has been the dominant &ndash; but not the only &ndash; reserve currency since 1947, its role has been eroded as other currencies have gained market share. UBS&rsquo;s Paul Donovan explains what might happen next.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What makes a reserve currency?

This authoritative asset offers a unique record of real returns across equities, bonds, bills, currencies and now gold – helping investors place market developments in historical context. With professor Paul Marsh and UBS’s Kiran Ganesh.

This authoritative asset offers a unique record of real returns across equities, bonds, bills, currencies and now gold &ndash; helping investors place market developments in historical context. With professor Paul Marsh and UBS&rsquo;s Kiran Ganesh.

‘The UBS Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2026’

Ahead of International Women’s Day we discuss women and the health gap with Marianna Mamou, head of advice beyond investing in the UBS CIO and author of a compelling new UBS report. 

Ahead of International Women&rsquo;s Day we discuss women and the health gap with Marianna Mamou, head of advice beyond investing in the UBS CIO and author of a compelling new UBS report.&nbsp;

Women and health special

UBS is counting down to July’s US semiquincentennial with a series of reports exploring 250 years of uniquely American innovation. This week, UBS’s Kurt Reiman discusses the rise and impact of the assembly line.

UBS is counting down to July&rsquo;s US semiquincentennial with a series of reports exploring 250 years of uniquely American innovation. This week, UBS&rsquo;s Kurt Reiman discusses the rise and impact of the assembly line.

What makes a reserve currency?

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