Financial globalization has come under pressure in the aftermath of the financial crisis. While it has significantly improved financial market efficiency over the past decades and especially increased the access of emerging markets to international funding, investor’s and the public’s confidence has been shaken by the financial crisis. With the crucial role of the financial sector for the economy in mind, regulators and the industry itself have come a long way to jointly increase the stability of the system. However, some tendencies towards regulatory fragmentation have become an additional threat to global finance.

Against this backdrop, the conference’s topic “Rebuilding Global Finance” provides a platform to look at how the benefits of a truly global financial system can be preserved, while at the same time making its success more sustainable. Regulatory developments will continue to have a decisive role in that regard. International coordination in order to ensure a level playing field and the openness of markets is key. Besides, rebuilding global finance crucially depends on regaining trust. The financial sector’s contribution to fostering economic growth and the importance of open markets must be emphasized. It is crucial to refocus the value added which the industry provides to clients and the economy as a whole. Topics of relevance in this context are as broad as the increased provision of funding to the economy via capital markets especially in Europe, the evolution of private banking into the digital age or the enhanced transparency in the cross-border wealth management business – a matter  of specific importance for the Swiss financial center. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on a variety of these topics with some of the most renowned experts in their fields.