The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission reported on the “Conversations with Global Investors” forum, which concluded the 2026 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit with discussions on changing investment strategies, private markets and artificial intelligence (AI). Jointly organized with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Academy of Finance, the forum brought together more than 300 leaders from financial markets, business and the public sector. More than 20 global investors discussed changes in asset and wealth management, alternative investments and investment opportunities in Asia. The program examined portfolio allocation amid geopolitical fragmentation and how private equity managers could address valuation gaps and create value without cheap leverage. AI discussions covered its use in portfolio management and risk assessment, alongside how investors could distinguish technological hype from sustainable investment returns.