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22 - 24 June 2027
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Asset management in a new era: Differentiation, private markets and technology
By FundForumShareshare

FundForum 2026 brought together CEOs navigating one of the most complex periods the asset management industry has faced in a generation.

Markets are expanding, but margins are tightening. Client expectations are rising, yet operating models remain under strain. And technology is accelerating, but legacy systems still slow progress. Across every conversation, leaders described an industry being reshaped by geopolitical fragmentation, private‑market expansion and the rapid integration of AI into investment and operational processes.

This year’s CEO Insights captures that shift, offering a clear view of where the industry is heading and the priorities CEOs must focus on to stay competitive. The discussions converged around several defining themes that now shape the strategic agenda for asset managers:

  • The industry’s new strategic reality
  • Sharper strategic focus
  • Diversification for a multi‑market world
  • How private markets are evolving
  • Bridging public and private markets in the UK
  • Access, suitability and disciplined product design
  • Technology as the new operating backbone
  • A more fragmented geopolitical landscape
  • Talent, capability and the future operating model

The full report builds on these themes, with deeper analysis from FundForum 2026. You can access this by completing a short form, which unlocks the full insights:

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