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Sponsorships 14 September 2021

EFG Elements Series revealed for 2021

Following an exceptional ‘digital’ edition last year, the 29th EFG London Jazz Festival returns for 2021 with a programme of the highest quality live performances and an exciting line up of Global and UK based artists, special collaborations and fresh new commissions.

Marketing & Communications

4 min read

Investment Insights 14 September 2021

German politics after Merkel

The outcome of the upcoming German elections is uncertain. Many observers are concerned about who will succeed Angela Merkel after 16 years as German Chancellor and de facto leader of the European Union. In this edition of Infocus, GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the main issues at stake in the forthcoming German vote.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

3 min read

Investment Insights 13 September 2021

How well is the Fed doing?

With inflation and unemployment rates fluctuating from month to month, it can be difficult to assess how well the Fed is achieving its dual objectives of maximum employment and price stability. But a little analysis can go a long way.

Stefan Gerlach

3 min read

Investment Insights 10 September 2021

The IMF’s latest attempt to boost fiscal spending

In August 2021, the IMF approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) equivalent to USD 650 billion to boost global liquidity and support the global economic recovery. Although this represented the largest SDR allocation in the Fund’s history, it went almost unnoticed. In this Macro Flash Note, Joaquin Thul argues the additional liquidity will help lower-income economies to partially offset the negative impact of Covid-19, but it is unlikely to affect the recovery of developed and emerging markets.

Joaquin Thul

6 min read

Sponsorships 08 September 2021

Joining forces to address climate change

Switzerland’s wealth management banks are engaging against climate change by defining 16 priorities for action as part of an industry initiative led by the Association of Swiss Asset and Wealth Management Banks (VAV). Focusing on sustainable finance will be a determining factor for successful wealth management and the industry as a whole.

Marketing & Communications

2 min read

Investment Insights 24 August 2021

Measuring US inflation

With the Federal Reserve facing the difficult issue of deciding when to reduce bond purchases, investors have followed US inflation developments closely in recent months. EFG chief economist Stefan Gerlach compares the two main measures of US inflation.

Stefan Gerlach

3 min read

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