- How are wealth managers helping to shift clients' focus away from short-term market noise, without overlooking concrete investment risks?
What role does technology play in modelling geopolitical risk, and how are investment officers bracing for a black swan scenario?
- Do 2026’s market swings present opportunities for tactical investors, or will attempting to time the market be a costly error for clients?
Where are investors seeking refuge in today’s turbulent environment, and are traditional diversifiers and safe-haven assets still effective?
Reframing portfolio risk management under Trump
Global investors are adjusting to a US presidency marked by unpredictability. Donald Trump’s return to office has so far been defined by foreign intervention, despite assuring voters of an America-first agenda. US-Israeli strikes against Iran, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and threats against Greenland have destabilised markets, leaving investors scrambling for resilience against geopolitical risks.
Portfolio managers must steer clients clear of media-induced panic, as distinguishing genuine risk from headline noise is increasingly challenging. While Trump’s military aggression and tariff regime have triggered sharp market movements and oil price swings, the President’s policy reversals and contradictory narratives are disconcerting investors. While many anticipate de-escalation ahead of November’s US mid-term elections, others fear markets are underpricing shocks.
Investment officers are urging clients to stay invested and diversified, rather than make impulsive decisions based on headlines. While trust in America’s Nato's support is wavering, European defence spending and reindustrialisation are creating opportunities for investors looking to rebalance portfolios. Meanwhile, safe-haven assets such as gold and bonds are behaving atypically, casting traditional protection strategies into doubt.
Hosted by FT Live and PWM, this webinar will convene leading private bankers to discuss how best to structure portfolios to withstand geopolitical tensions. Our panel will explore how HNW clients and advisers are interpreting risk, diversifying investments, and navigating headline fatigue amid stagflation fears, the Middle East war, and energy price shocks.
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Global Wealth Management Summit 2026
Taking place on 4-5 November in London, the summit is FT Live & PWM's flagship gathering of private banks, family offices and wealth managers. Across two days, this year's summit will see expert panel and roundtable discussions around redefining advice for the next generation of wealth.
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