Insights

Navigating divergence – Hedge fund strategy update

After a strong third quarter, October’s volatility eroded part of 2026’s gains and early November has reinforced a clear divergence between strategies. Managers able to exploit macro and cross asset volatility have generally fared better than those concentrated in crowded equity, technology and leveraged relative value positions. Alex Allen, Head of Hedge Funds and Oscar Blanco, Senior Hedge Fund Analyst evaluate the current hedge fund landscape and the outlook.

EFG Outlook 2027: Navigating a world of change, risk and opportunity

What lies ahead for the global economy and financial markets in 2027? In this special edition, EFG’s CIO Moz Afzal is joined by Deputy CIO Daniel Murray to explore the ten key themes we see shaping the outlook in 2027. Together they examine the economic, geopolitical and structural forces se to influence investment markets in the year ahead. From the resilience of global growth and shifting interest rate expectations to the emergence of middle powers and the accelerating AI investment supercycle, they discuss what investors should have on their radar. The conversation also explores the growing importance of energy security, AI's transformative impact on healthcare and biotechnology, Japan's evolving investment landscape, and the potential for private markets and hedge fund strategies to deliver differentiated returns.

EFG’s Capital Market Assumptions

Welcome to EFG’s Capital Market Assumptions which provides our analysis on how key asset classes are set to behave over the next 7-10 years.

Will AI permanently boost economic growth? - interview with Stefan Gerlach

As the advance of AI reshapes our world, Stefan Gerlach, Chief Economist of EFG International, looks at its longer-term implications for productivity and growth.

How technology is redefining the limits of ocean racing - interview with Team Malizia

Team Malizia is a young, ambitious professional sailing team united by a common purpose.

Democracy, debt and data centres: Inside America’s volatile midterms

Could the US midterm election trigger the next big move in financial markets?