The Road Ahead

For us at EFG Hermes, as for practically every business across the globe, it has no doubt been a challenging year. We believe, however, that we have been more fortunate than others, thanks to our robust systems and procedures and the commitment and support of our team. While we feel we have achieved much this year, there remains more to be done when it comes to long-term sustainability. This year has demonstrated the need for flexibility on the one hand, and for accelerated reallocation of resources to address emerging issues and realize the SDGs on the other. The pandemic has had such a profound impact on business that priorities have shifted and evolved for many stakeholders.

As we continue our efforts to embed ESG procedures in all our activities and become more adept at evaluating ESG risk factors, we expect that sustainable investments will gain momentum, becoming more attractive both to our investment professionals and to our stakeholders. In the current climate of global uncertainty, we believe that investing in assets and businesses that prioritise sustainable management of their financial, human, and environmental capital is the only way to realize long-term financial returns and create value for future generations.