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China’s NPC steps up stimulus amid challenging external environment Investment Insights • Macro Flash Note

China’s NPC steps up stimulus amid challenging external environment

China’s annual National People’s Congress (NPC) always provides a good opportunity to gain insight into Beijing’s thinking on economic matters, including numeric goals for growth, inflation, and budget deficits. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim assesses what can be expected from the Chinese economy this year following the latest NPC.

Sam Jochim

3 min read
The best person for the job is not always a man News and interviews

The best person for the job is not always a man

Alkistis Petropaki is General Manager of the business association Advance, which works with almost 150 companies, including EFG, to increase gender equality in Switzerland. In the following interview, she explains why she is passionate about empowering women and fostering gender equality and inclusion – highlighting the positive impact of mixed-gender teams in the workplace and beyond.

Marketing & Communications

3 min read
Critical minerals: The backbone for decarbonizing our economy Investment Insights • Sustainability

Critical minerals: The backbone for decarbonizing our economy

The global pursuit of net zero emissions is driving demand for critical minerals - key components in clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and wind turbines. Materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are foundational to this low-carbon future. However, surging demand brings challenges related to environmental impact, ethical sourcing, and supply chain stability.

Melanie Beyeler

5 min read

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