ALFI Global Asset Management Conference

This fireside chat features a one-to-one conversation, offering a candid perspective on the evolving European regulatory landscape. The discussion will cover ESMA’s key priorities, recent and forthcoming regulatory initiatives, and their implications for market participants. Attendees will gain valuable insight into ESMA’s current thinking and the regulatory direction shaping Europe’s financial markets.

The global post-war order is undergoing its most profound transformation in decades. Long-standing alliances are shifting, new power blocs are emerging, public debt is rising, and artificial intelligence is reshaping business models at unprecedented speed. Amid this turbulence, how resilient are economies and companies really? What does this new landscape mean for capital markets, and where should investors look for opportunities? This keynote cuts through the noise to offer a clear, grounded outlook for 2026 and beyond.

Artificial intelligence is transforming asset management, but sustainable innovation requires control, transparency, and institutional autonomy. In this keynote, discover how leading financial institutions are deploying sovereign AI to generate measurable competitive advantage without compromising data ownership or strategic independence. Explore real-world use cases, from portfolio optimisation with AI models tailored to unique investment and allocation strategies, to adaptive risk and compliance aligned with evolving regulations, and enhanced operational efficiency through custom AI tools built for finance innovators.