Raman Srivastava, CEO Insight Invesment, considers the political and market environment we face today, the implications of AI, and whether we are on the verge of a new economic order.

Gareth Colesmith, Head of Global Macro Research at Insight, offers an overview of historical economic orders and explains how trade and demographic trends could lead us from a period of neoliberalism to one of ‘neofiscalism’.

Investors today face difficult questions – which risks are rewarded, and which offer little compensation? For credit, gilt and currency investors, Adrian Grey, Global Chief Investment Officer, Francesca Fornasari, Head of Currency Solutions and Robert Gall, Head of Market Strategy, outline significant trends.

Medical and scientific advances hold huge promise, and could have a material impact on longevity. In this session, Professor Sarah Harper, CBE, Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford explains current trends with significant implications.

Retirees must currently choose between an inflexible annuity or an investment portfolio, which can come with significant risks. Andrew Stephens, Head of Distribution EMEA and Paul Richmond, Deputy Head of Solution Design, explain how Insight is seeking to offer retirees a third option.

The digitisation of assets and financial markets could have huge implications for institutions and individuals. In this session, Colm McDonagh, Chief Executive Officer Europe and Katey Neate, Global Head of Investor Solutions, Asset Servicing, BNY discuss some of the dynamics of digital assets.

Sarthak Pattanaik, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer, explains how BNY is looking to make the most of AI across its business.