Investments

Taking flight and taking fright

Forecasts pale next to planning

As global financial markets power into February 2026, FAnews has hardly scratched the surface of asset manager outlook presentation coverage. No surprises here, given there are more than 500 local asset management firms applying their trade domestically across the bank, insurer and independent segments.

Cogence 2026 Market Outlook: Building resilience in a year defined by structural change

Structural forces are reshaping global markets at a faster pace, with artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical fragmentation and the energy transition influencing investment outcomes.

What investors can expect in 2026

By almost any measure, 2025 was a very good vintage for investors and, for many, simply staying invested paid off handsomely.