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The Wealth Sessions

HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026: The Wealth Sessions

HSBC Global Investment Summit has become HSBC’s flagship event drawing investors from around the globe, and bringing in together influential leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore the trends and opportunities shaping the future.

The 3rd edition of the HSBC Global Investment Summit: The Wealth Sessions returns to Hong Kong on 16 April 2026. The half-day programme is an exclusive event tailored for individual investors, entrepreneurs, business owners and senior executives.
 

Last year, over 500 clients heard from speakers including Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Blackstone, Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times, and Cathie Wood, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, ARK Invest. Please scroll down to watch the 2025 video highlights and the speaker line-up.

This year, you’ll hear from Dr Janet Yellen, former Chair of the US Federal Reserve, who will share her views on the global economic outlook, the evolving role of the US dollar, and Asia’s growing influence as a driver of international growth. The sessions will also feature focused panels exploring emerging investment opportunities, the transformative impact of AI and technology, and key trends shaping China’s economy. Gain timely intelligence and valuable insights to help you make confident, informed decisions in today’s dynamic market.

This event is by invitation only. Please reach out to your HSBC Relationship Manager to get access or submit your request from the Contact us form.

2025 GIS: The Private Wealth Sessions

Watch the highlights video

Watch the video: 2025 GIS: The Private Wealth Sessions

The 2025 Private Wealth Sessions brought together a range of sought-after speakers from the worlds of asset management and technology, beginning with an in-depth conversation between Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Blackstone, and Barry O'Byrne, Chief Executive Officer, International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC. Their discussion focused on the key investment trends expected to shape investment strategies over the next decade, setting an optimistic, future-facing tone for the rest of the afternoon’s agenda.

A panel discussion on the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment offered clients timely insights into a dramatic shift in US trade policy, with experts including former White House advisor Gene Sperling. The CEOs of Janus Henderson Investors, Wellington Management and Franklin Templeton also provided their perspectives on investing strategies in volatile markets, while Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management, shared his views on the role of private markets.

The 2025 Private Wealth Sessions also discussed the practical applications of future technologies, specifically in healthcare, automation and next-generation space engineering. Speakers included Bob Smith, Former Chief Executive Officer of Blue Origin and Principal at Right Hand Side LLC, and Cathie Wood, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at ARK Invest.

To learn more about HSBC Global Investment Summit, please visit https://www.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/global-investment-summit.

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