Sharing knowledge and identifying innovation

Future Leaders Network

Introducing the EFG Future Leaders Network

Future Leaders is EFG’s entrepreneurial innovation hub, dedicated to sharing knowledge and identifying innovation.

Initially established in 2018, EFG Future Leaders draws on a diverse network of experts from a wide range of disciplines, delivers cutting-edge thought leadership, insightful research and dynamic events.

Future Leaders is committed to empowering entrepreneurial minds.

Our mission is to foster innovative ideas and informed perspectives that empower our clients, colleagues, and communities to navigate the evolving landscape of banking, investments and global business.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, Future Leaders explores emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing actionable insights and strategic guidance.

By bridging academia with real-world experience, we strive to inspire progress, drive sustainable growth, and cultivate the next generation of visionary leaders.

Focus Areas

Transformation & Leadership

Equipping leaders with the tools and mindsets needed to drive organizational change and foster a culture of resilience and adaptability.

Artificial Intelligence

Exploring how AI is reshaping banking, investments, and global business by uncovering emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Global Security & Change

Analyzing global developments and their implications for markets, investments, and business strategies.

Founders of EFG’s Future Leaders Network

Moz Afzal

Global Chief Investment Officer

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Nathan Furr

Full Professor of Strategy at INSEAD

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The Future Leaders Network stems from a collaboration between EFG CIO, Moz Afzal and Nathan Furr, Full Professor of Strategy at INSEAD.

Nathan had been a part of the original Panel since its inception in 2018 and his work on innovation has led him to identify the value that an insight network can have through knowledge sharing and ultimately identifying true innovation.

Future Leaders Podcast Episode

The AI-Macro Nexus

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Expert market insights

Trends, analysing and insights from around the world, brought to you by our expert team.

News & interviews 27 May 2026

Spotlight on strategic philanthropy – interview with Eric Berseth

This year marks the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust – a UK-based charitable organisation whose invaluable work is rooted in the conviction that every young person deserves a chance to succeed in life.

Marketing & Communications

4 min read

Investment Insights • InFocus 22 May 2026

Energy shocks and political turmoil

Geopolitical conflicts have driven sharp increases in prices for UK energy inputs, which could lead to higher inflation in the medium-term and force the Bank of England to raise rates.

Joaquin Thul

1 min read

Investment Insights • Macro 21 May 2026

Trump-Xi summit kicks the can down the road

The Trump-Xi summit was watched closely by analysts for potential hints on trade and geopolitical issues. Overall, the outcome was disappointing with the visit of Xi to the US in September being the main takeaway. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim summarises the meetings.

Sam Jochim

2 min read