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Investment Insights 29 July 2021

Are we past the peak of inflation fear?

After one of the worst years for global economic growth in 2020, this year looks set to be one of the best. Indeed, the bounce in activity is greater than many expected just a few months ago. Nevertheless, uncertainties around the economy remain, with inflation currently one of the most prevalent concerns. In the latest Quarterly Market Review for Q3 2021, EFG’s economists investigate the underlying inflation trend.

Mozamil Afzal

3 min read

News and interviews 26 July 2021

Peter Fanconi and Giorgio Pradelli: “We remain on course to realise our ambitious goals

EFG delivered a strong operational performance in the first half of 2021 and continued to execute on its 2022 strategic plan. Against this backdrop, EFG International’s Chairman Peter Fanconi and CEO Giorgio Pradelli discussed the progress achieved in the first six months of this year and considered the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In particular, they agreed that this is the right time to reaffirm the bank’s future course in order to unlock EFG’s full potential.

Marketing & Communications

7 min read

News and interviews 21 July 2021

Giorgio Pradelli, CEO of EFG International: “We delivered a strong operational performance”

In the first half of 2021, EFG delivered a strong operational performance and achieved further growth, resulting in a significant improvement in profitability. The bank also successfully de-risked its legacy life insurance portfolio. Watch the video interview with our Chief Executive Officer, Giorgio Pradelli, commenting on the key highlights of our half-year 2021 results.

Marketing & Communications

2 min read

Investment Insights 20 July 2021

The return of inflation hawks in Latin America

Since the start of 2021 inflation has picked-up across both developed and emerging economies. In Latin America, central banks have turned increasingly hawkish, tightening policy rates. In this issue of Infocus, Joaquin Thul analyses the prospects for inflation in the region and why central banks are better prepared to deal with it than before.

Joaquin Thul

4 min read

Investment Insights 20 July 2021

Why has the US unemployment rate stopped falling?

EFG Chief Economist Stefan Gerlach looks at the slowdown in the decline in the US unemployment rate and considers the difficulties facing the Fed which, by law, has to manage both employment and inflation.

Stefan Gerlach

4 min read

Investment Insights 19 July 2021

Gold and Basel III

The price of gold has been weak of late, but many commentators expect that to change as the implementation of new bank capital rules under Basel III will support demand for physical gold. In this Macro Flash Note, GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the outlook for the price of gold considering both the new Basel III rules and long-term economic fundamentals.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

5 min read

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Are we past the peak of inflation fear?

Peter Fanconi and Giorgio Pradelli: “We remain on course to realise our ambitious goals

Giorgio Pradelli, CEO of EFG International: “We delivered a strong operational performance”

The return of inflation hawks in Latin America

Why has the US unemployment rate stopped falling?

Gold and Basel III

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