In this new era of competing powers and shifting alliances, we strive to uncover the economic, geopolitical and societal implications and the potential opportunities and solutions that will translate into tangible outcomes.
Highlights from the 2026 Amundi World Investment Forum
Best-of Amundi World Investment Forum 2026
Rewriting the Policy Equation
Rewriting the Policy Equation: a conversation with Janet Yellen
In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Janet Yellen, 78th US Secretary of the Treasury and former Chair of the FED, reflects on the lessons of the past in the context of today’s markets, as we face risk from elevated sovereign debt, fiscal dominance and persistent inflation and central bank independence is challenged.
She also offers her perspectives on AI-driven productivity and labour market pressures, and considers how these forces could shape growth, policy, and financial stability in the years ahead.
“I’m particularly worried about financial stability risks from sovereign debt.”
Dr. Janet Yellen
US Secretary of the Treasury (2021-2025) | Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014–2018)
A New Monetary Order?
How will central bank independence weather the pressure?
James Bullard, former President of the St Louis Fed, and Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the ECB, discuss rising fiscal imbalances, central bank independence, and the fragmented global order.
As central banks confront a new era, they share their insights on the measures needed to maintain price stability and market confidence.
“Fiscal discipline actually pays off in the medium term and the long term, and central bank independence also pays off in the medium term and the long term.”
James Bullard
President of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (2008-2023), Dean of Purdue University's School of Business
A New Monetary Order
Seizing the Reins: Europe’s Quest for Autonomy
The Best Defense is a Good Offence: Can Europe afford it?
Seizing the Reins_ Europe’s Quest for Autonomy
Dr. Benedikt Franke, Vice-Chair and CEO of the Munich Security Conference, and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, General Philippe Lavigne, discuss Europe’s security landscape as it enters a new phase. This panel explores how NATO, defence rearmament, European cooperation, and the war in Ukraine are reshaping the continent’s defence priorities, industrial base, and strategic autonomy.
“It is armed forces that can win battles, but it is nations who can win the war. So we need to be stronger as a whole”
Philippe Lavigne
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (2021-2024)
Innovation and the New Frontiers of Sustainable Growth
A thought-provoking conversation with 2025 Nobel laureate, Dr. Philippe Aghion, that covers everything from AI to European competitivity.
Discover the measures needed from governments to ensure successful AI-led innovation and drive the next wave of growth.
“Don’t overregulate. If you pile up regulations, you discourage innovation and get the opposite of what you want.”
Dr. Philippe Aghion
2025 Nobel Prize in Economics Laureate, Professor of Economics at Collège de France, INSEAD and London School of Economics
Innovation and the New Frontiers of Sustainable Growth
Energy Needs, New Industrial Models
Energy is a long game with big investments: as choices multiply and geopolitical stakes rise, can technology help us use power more effectively?
Energy Needs, New Industrial Models
Our panellists reflect on the technological breakthroughs supporting progress in the energy transition, even as geopolitical tensions and trade frictions complicate the path. They also highlight where investors can find investment opportunities across the transition value chain.
With Nagi Hamiyeh, President for Temasek Global Investments, Stella Li, Executive VP of BYD and Lord Adair Turner, Co-Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission.
“If we simply turn our back on China and put up large tariff barriers we will increase the cost of the energy transition and we will increase the cost to our consumers.”
Adair Turner
Co-Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission
Financing the Future
Planning to meet future needs is critical for governments, economies and individuals.
Amundi’s Francesca Ciceri is joined by Calvin Chiu, CEO, Manulife IM (HK) Limited, Dr. Jörg Kukies, former German Finance Minister & Marcel Roberts, CIO, SPMS to gather viewpoints across the European and Asian retirement universe. They explore the role of retirement systems in supporting long-term financial well-being and broader economic growth. The speakers also discuss the tools and reforms needed as populations age that can help people achieve both independence and sustainable income in later life.
“There is a linkage between the accumulation of equity capital in pension systems and potential growth of an economy.”
Dr. Jörg Kukies
Former German Federal Minister of Finance
Financing the Future
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