As we navigate the complexities of 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a fundamental "New Logic" shift. From the continued AI-driven earnings boom and shifting fiscal policies to the strategic diversification of corporate footprints across emerging markets, senior leaders must recalibrate their playbooks.
Standard Chartered Bank, in partnership with the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) College of Business, invites you to an exclusive executive luncheon and seminar. This high-level exchange is designed for senior banking professionals, institutional investors, and C-suite executives looking to master the dual challenges of global portfolio resilience and cross-border expansion.
Key Discussion Themes
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The 2026 Asset Allocation Shift: Moving beyond traditional "safe havens" to explore the outperformance of Asia ex-Japan equities and the rising role of Gold and Alternatives in a volatile 2026.
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Corporate "Go-Global" 2.0: Strategic insights into how leading firms are navigating trade tensions and leveraging the "AI-Barbell" strategy to capture growth in the US and China.
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Macro Resilience: Analysing the transition from monetary to fiscal-led growth and its implications for international banking and risk management.
Featured Guest Speaker
Professor Michael Wong Programme Director, Global EMBA | City University of Hong Kong
Professor Wong is a renowned expert in international banking and risk management. As a consultant to various central banks and a leading voice in the Basel Committee rules on digital assets, he brings a unique perspective that bridges rigorous academic theory with the high-stakes reality of global finance.
Why Attend?
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Actionable Intelligence: Gain first-hand insights from Standard Chartered’s 2026 Outlook and Professor Wong’s latest research on financial innovation.
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Senior Networking: Connect with a curated group of peers from the top tiers of Hong Kong’s banking and finance sector.
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Executive Development: Discover how CityUHK’s STEM-enriched MBA and Global EMBA—featuring immersions at Cambridge, Berkeley, and Imperial College—can sharpen your leadership edge in a digital-first economy.
Event Details
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Date: April 18, 2026
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Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Venue: Standard Chartered Bank, 11/F ICC Guangzhou, 235 Tianhe North Road, Guangzhou
For enquiries regarding the CityUHK Global EMBA or MBA programmes, 1-on-1 consultations will be available immediately following the event.
