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Top Questions from our Clients - February 2026

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CIO Virtual Roundtable: Dealing with geopolitical uncertainty and capturing trends that matter

Feb 17, 2026

Welcome to a special edition of our publication, where we address client questions in video format.

As 2026 unfolds, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by geopolitical realignment, policy divergence, evolving rate expectations, and the next phase of AI-led transformation. During our Q1 2026 Investment Outlook roadshow and various other events, our clients raised several forward-looking questions – reflecting both uncertainty and opportunity across markets. In our February 2026 CIO Virtual Roundtable, Global CIO Willem Sels along with regional CIOs from Asia, EMEA, the UK, and the US address the top six most asked questions.

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We address all of the following hot topics:

Q1: How can portfolios remain resilient amid geopolitical and policy uncertainties?

Q2: Can Europe’s valuation discount outweigh slow growth and other risks?

Q3: Is AI in a bubble? Where are the opportunities in AI after the 2025 rally?

Q4: Where are the most compelling opportunities in Asia after the 2025 rally?

Q5: After 2025 rate cuts and a new Fed chair, where are good income opportunities?

Q6: How should investors approach allocations to alternatives in 2026?

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