The onemarkets platform is continually being developed in order to be able to offer investors suitable solutions even in an increasingly complex market environment. Chicco Di Stasi, Head of Group Investment Product Solutions and Head of Equity & Credit Sales and Trading, explains in an interview with onemarkets which strategic priorities will be set, which innovations are planned in the product range and why diversification and alternative investment components are becoming more important.
onemarkets: Hello, Mr. Di Stasi, thank you for taking the time to tell us about the latest developments at onemarkets. 2025 was another year of growth for the onemarkets platform. How will the innovation process for UniCredit’s investment solutions develop in the future?
Chicco Di Stasi: Well, this process is continually evolving. In an environment like the current one, which is characterized by high complexity, we have to clearly differentiate ourselves with our investment solutions. That is our claim. As a bank with 20 million customers in Europe, we want to be relevant to each and every one of them. This has far-reaching effects on the way we work and how we see ourselves.
We segment our offering very specifically for wealth management, private banking, corporate customers and the retail sector and develop appropriate strategies for each. At the same time, we consciously rely on an interoperable product approach: we see certificates, funds, bonds and, from 2026, alternative solutions as parts of a common construction kit, the focus of which is always the needs of our customers
And last but not least, as a global platform, we aim to be a central point of reference while at the same time taking local particularities into account appropriately.
onemarkets: Can you give examples of new innovative solutions from the onemarkets platform?
The Stasi: This year we launched the first capital protection certificate that allows private investors to participate in Bitcoin development. In addition, risk-conscious investors have recently found new trading opportunities in the crypto sector: You can bet on market movements in a targeted manner using our mini futures on the CME Bitcoin Future and the CME Ether Future.
Another example concerns the fund sector. The onemarkets Saving Fund was designed to efficiently manage excess liquidity. In the area of bond products, we rely on the expertise of our trading and structuring teams. We also integrate alternative instruments.
onemarkets: Which product strategies currently fit the market environment particularly well?
The Stasi: The first few months of this year were characterized by increasing volatility. The geopolitical situation is challenging, but we must support our customers in investing for the long term. Our basic principles remain unchanged: gradual entry into the stock market, diversification and capital protection.
However, the classic financial concepts have changed significantly. For example, the 60/40 approach (60 percent bonds, 40 percent stocks) no longer works in its previous form. Greater admixtures of market-independent, less volatile investments are required. This is exactly what the alternative solutions that we will introduce in 2026 are aimed at. They offer both liquid and illiquid investment opportunities that contribute to diversification and develop their value over longer periods of time. Our goal is also to mitigate the emotional reaction of investors in volatile market phases and to avoid impulsive decisions. There is never a single solution – what is crucial is broad diversification that enables stable and resilient portfolios.
onemarkets: Which products are particularly suitable in the current market situation?
The Stasi: The conflict in Iran has brought the price of oil into focus, curbed the rise in gold prices, strengthened the US dollar and sparked new concerns about inflation. All of this makes interest rate forecasts much more difficult. Broad diversification is therefore important now.
In this environment, a multi-asset portfolio appears particularly suitable. With this approach, solutions with 100 percent capital protection become more important, especially those linked to key trends such as artificial intelligence or rare earths. They make it possible to follow structurally significant developments without endangering the capital invested.
Recent geopolitical developments have also shown how important globally diversified equity exposure is. The USA has proven to be relatively resilient, which speaks in favor of this approach. The investment savings plans for global onemarkets funds support exactly this idea.
onemarkets: Mr. Di Stasi, one last question: Is there any news regarding the onemarkets platform?
The Stasi: Yes, our goal is to offer a truly comprehensive product range. In the future, this will not only include funds and certificates, but also ETFs and alternative investments.
Our range of funds has been expanded to include new bond strategies, managed by Generali and JP Morgan with a clear focus on specific market segments. This allows us to use our partners’ expertise specifically where their teams have particular strengths.
onemarkets: Mr. Di Stasi, thank you very much for the interview.
