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Welcome to the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024

The EFG London Jazz Festival returns on Friday, 15 November 2024 to Sunday, 24 November 2024. EFG’s long-standing partnership with the Festival means it is a flagship event in our global calendar, a place where artists and the audiences unite in a shared celebration of live music. This sentiment was echoed by Christian Berchem, Chief Executive Officer, EFG Private Bank Limited, in his welcome message.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to accelerate sustainable development

With less than one-fifth of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on track, the world urgently needs innovative solutions to drive further progress*. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful catalyst that is capable of accelerating sustainable development across various sectors − from optimising energy consumption and revolutionising agriculture to enhancing disaster preparedness and healthcare. This article explores how AI technologies can be leveraged to overcome complex global challenges and bring us closer to achieving a more sustainable and equitable future.

The Swiss Beveridge curve and inflation

The Beveridge curve – the relationship between the rate of unemployment and the vacancy rate – plays an important role in judging the state of the labour market. As the labour market tightens - vacancies rise and the unemployment rate falls - inflation pressures tend to build. The Beveridge curve is therefore a useful tool for policymakers to help understand the state of the labour market and inflation pressures.

Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann sets sail in the Vendée Globe 2024

Team Malizia’s skipper Boris Herrmann got off to a great start in his second attempt at the Vendée Globe, leading the fleet for the first twenty minutes of the race as they departed Les Sables d’Olonne on Sunday, 10 November 2024.

Bank of England continues gradually reducing interest rates

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced interest rates at its meeting on 7 November but reiterated its cautious stance regarding future monetary policy decisions. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim summarises the important points from the meeting.

Fascinating facts about Boris Herrmann’s Vendée Globe