📍 Helsinki, Finland | March 28, 2025
Geopolitics & Sustainability: Defence as a Long-Term Investment
Security is now a key pillar of economic resilience. Hybrid threats extend beyond battlefields, impacting supply chains, digital infrastructure, and financial stability. For investors, this means re-evaluating how defence plays into sustainable investing. Stability and security are essential for sustainable economic growth, and this shift is influencing long-term investment trends.
Energy Security: Adapting to an Evolving Landscape
Energy markets are in flux, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and technological innovation. The transition to renewable energy, the evolving role of traditional energy sources, and the need for independent energy infrastructure create both risks and opportunities for investors.
AI in Asset Management: Opportunities and Risks
Generative AI is revolutionizing financial decision-making, offering efficiency gains and deeper insights. However, challenges like data integrity, bias, and AI-generated “hallucinations” remain critical hurdles. While AI’s potential is vast, investors must be aware of its limitations and risks.
Cybersecurity: The Rising Cost of Digital Risk
As financial services become increasingly digital, cyber threats are evolving. Attacks are no longer isolated incidents; they are systemic risks that can destabilize entire markets. Investors and financial institutions must prioritize cybersecurity as a core element of risk management.
Pörssitalo Building in Helsinki has a history spanning over a hundred years. Designed by architect Lars Sonck, the building was inaugurated in 1912, photo taken by Jenna Anttonen.
With uncertainty comes opportunity. Those who understand the intersection of security, technology, and energy will be best positioned to navigate the future of investing.
A big thank you to the organizer and all the speakers for an excellent event. The insights shared reinforced the importance of strategic foresight and proactive risk management in today’s financial landscape.