Seminar 'Positioning for 2026: From Macro Outlook to Portfolio Strategy'
In a world shaped by macro uncertainty, geopolitical shifts, and evolving market dynamics, forward-looking strategy is essential. This seminar offers deep insights into the macroeconomic outlook, cross-asset positioning, and emerging opportunities across public and private markets.
During the seminar the following questions will be addressed amongst others:
- Where do the biggest opportunities and risks lie for investors?
- What macroeconomic scenarios should investors consider as the baseline and tail risks for 2026 and beyond?
- How should investors position themselves for a potential regime shift in inflation, interest rates, or fiscal policy?
- What role will geopolitics and elections (e.g. US 2026 midterms, EU leadership) play in shaping global capital markets?
- How can asset owners dynamically allocate across public and private markets to manage risk and capture opportunity in a more uncertain world?
- Is AI optimism justified?
- How are leading CIOs positioning their portfolios in response to today’s increasingly complex and uncertain investment landscape?
On Thursday, 13 November 2025, from 11.00 am to 5.30 pm, various experts will address these and other topical questions during the educational seminar 'Positioning for 2026: From Macro Outlook to Portfolio Strategy' including:
- Luc Aben, Chief Economist, Van Lanschot Kempen
- Salman Ahmed, Global Head of Macro and Strategic Asset Allocation, Fidelity International
- Han Dieperink, CIO, Auréus
- Vera Fehling, CIO Western Europe, DWS Group
- Bob Homan, CIO, ING Investment Office
- Anatole Kaletsky, Founding Partner, Chief Economist, Gavekal Dragonomics
- Frédéric Leroux, Head of Cross Asset, Fund Manager, Carmignac
- Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist and Co-Head Investment Insights Centre, BNP Paribas Asset Management
- Alison Shimada, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Total Emerging Markets Equity, Allspring Global Investments
- Hania Schmidt, head of QIS in EMEA and global co-head of QIS Client Portfolio Management, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Wouter Sturkenboom, CIO, Providence Capital
- Ineke Valke, Senior Investment Strategist, Wealth Management Partners
The seminar will be chaired by Olaf van den Heuvel, CIO at Achmea Investment Management.
Registration
Participation is open to buy-side investment professionals working for pension funds, fiduciary managers, family offices, consultants, banks, insurers, or working in the field of fund selection for independent asset managers. Your registration is subject to approval by Financial Investigator and the parties making this seminar financially possible.
