Insights

EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2026: A new champion crowned in a week of highlights

Every edition of the EFG Swiss Open tells its own story, but this year's was something special.

Where technology ends and human intuition begins – onboard with Team Malizia

What happens when the models, forecasts and systems have done all they can – and it’s down to human judgment? Ocean racing skipper Boris Herrmann explains how he leads Team Malizia through some of the toughest races on the planet.

Freshman Economics, Budget Deficits and Corporate Profits

Global stock markets have defied gravity over the past 18 months.

Giorgio Pradelli: “We achieved the best semester performance with highest net profit and a net new asset growth rate above our target range”

EFG’s strong performance in the first half of 2026 shows that we entered our new strategic cycle with positive momentum, delivering against the goals outlined at our Investor Day in November 2025.

Beyond the hyperscalers: the next wave of AI opportunities

AI may dominate headlines, but its success depends on a vast network of supporting industries. Building the infrastructure to power the next generation of AI will require unprecedented investment in energy, computing, connectivity and security, creating opportunities that extend far beyond the technology giants. Investors who widen their lens may uncover some of the less obvious winners.

Agile Poise

Vivien and two other pieces from the EFG Art Collection – a work by Olafur Eliasson and one by Steven Parrino − are on temporary loan to Saatchi Gallery for its 40th anniversary exhibition titled “The Long Now” that ran until 26 April 2026.