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Banking and financial executives worldwide show remarkable optimism about the economic future, according to a recent survey conducted by the Swiss and Spanish stock exchange operator, SIX. This shift in perspective occurs despite the widespread belief that market uncertainty will remain long-term.
Sixty-nine percent of the financial leaders surveyed expect an improvement in their organizational environment over the next twelve months, a significant increase compared to the 53% reported the previous year. This data is part of the Future of Finance Study by SIX, which gathers the opinions of executives from 291 financial institutions in countries such as Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The survey is conducted in a context where historic stock indices have been reached in various regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, with Hong Kong and Spain also experiencing increases close to these records.
Leaders from Singapore and Switzerland stand out for their optimism regarding the growth of their organizations, with 75% and 63% rating their situation as strong, respectively. In contrast, executives in the United States show the lowest level of confidence, with only 43% considering their situation solid, making it the only market that doesn’t reach the 50% threshold.
Despite nearly all respondents (99%) agreeing that uncertainty will be a constant feature of the global economy, their interpretations of this situation vary. Fifty-eight percent see it as an opportunity, while 41% view it as a challenge.
Among the main obstacles identified, barriers to international trade and capital flows are the most frequently mentioned, with 36% of participants highlighting them. Other significant challenges include investors’ reluctance to take risks and geopolitical uncertainties, which have been recurrent concerns in previous Future of Finance studies.
Bjorn Sibbern, CEO of SIX, emphasized the importance of adaptability in successful organizations, stating that “managing market volatility requires a trusted infrastructure and high-quality data flows.” Sibbern added that collaborating with innovative partners can help turn uncertainty into a growth engine rather than just a risk to be managed.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
