WEF 2015: The new global context

Axel Weber, right, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UBS bank speaks next to David Rubenstein, left, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Carlyle Group during a panel session the first day of the 45th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos. The meeting runs Jan 21 through 24 under the overarching theme 'The New Global Context'. 

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives for the panel "The Global Impact of China's Economic Transformation" in Davos. 

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde speaks during a panel session of the 45th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos.

Hilde Schwab, left, hands over the trophy to Italian singer Andrea Bocelli , center, while his wife Veronica Berti guides him during the Cristal Award ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. The world's financial and political elite will head this week to the Swiss Alps for 2015's gathering of the World Economic Forum at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Goldman Sachs President and COO Gary D. Cohn speaks during a panel session of the 45th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos.

WEF 2015: The new global context

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