OUTLOOK 2025

Our top ten themes for the year ahead

Find out more

Our philosophy

Our services

Our expert teams draw on global expertise to create tailored financial solutions that deliver on your individual aspirations.

Find out more

Private Banking

Comprehensive investment, wealth and credit solutions for private and institutional clients.

Find out more

Asset Management

Multi-asset specialists delivering flexible and effective long term Asset Management solutions for private clients, institutional investors and intermediaries.

Find out more

Expert Market Insights

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

Investment Insights 10 December 2024

Outlook 2025

Welcome to EFG’s Outlook 2025 where we outline our top ten themes for the year ahead and review how well our predictions for 2024 did.

Mozamil Afzal

min read

Sponsorships • Sailing 10 December 2024

Racing offshore, particularly in the solo round-the-world Vendée Globe race, presents unique challenges, blending high performance with extreme conditions. Read on to delve deeper into the world of risk management in offshore sailing. by Holly Cova, Director Team Malizia

Marketing & Communications

3 min read

Investment Insights • MFN 09 December 2024

Are SNB rates about to bottom?

On 12 December the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is widely expected to cut the policy rate again. The issues for markets are the size of the December rate cut and how low rates will go in 2025. In this Macro Flash Note, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato argues the trough SNB policy rate will likely be higher than markets anticipate.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

2 min read

Investment Insights • MFN 09 December 2024

ECB rate cuts have further to go

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected by markets to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, bringing the deposit facility rate to 3%. Monetary policy remains restrictive as inflation falls near to 2% and gross domestic product (GDP) growth risks are tilted to the downside. In this Macro Flash Note, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the outlook for the eurozone policy rate and concludes that the trough could be lower than markets discount.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

2 min read

Investment Insights • Sustainability 09 December 2024

Water: The overlooked key to effective climate action

Water is essential to our climate system and plays a critical role in addressing climate change, yet its significance is often overlooked. With climate change disrupting the water cycle, we are seeing more intense floods and prolonged droughts, making water both a challenge and an opportunity. Through sustainable water management, we can mitigate disasters and strengthen resilience, turning potential crises into opportunities for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Melanie Beyeler

3 min read