Wealth Symposium 2026 | Victoria

H&B Chairperson

If inflation remains sticky, credit spreads remain narrow and public markets stay volatile, where do you anchor a portfolio for consistent returns?

The case for owning real assets has shifted from a cyclical hedge to a structural necessity and this session is an exploration in how infrastructure can be the ultimate portfolio ballast. We examine how global assets provide defensive, inflation linked cash flows insulated from public market turbulence. A discussion on how to leverage infrastructure to protect purchasing power, capturing stable, compounding income in an inherently unstable macroeconomic regime.

Do markets reward human judgment or quantitative rigor, or does the answer matter less than we think?

This session unites two distinct global equity philosophies where one relies on deep fundamental research and experienced judgment to unearth mispriced quality. While the other harnesses datasets and disciplined execution to exploit behavioral patterns and removing human biases. We explore how these approaches interpret today’s concentrated market, discovering where human insight and systematic precision complement each other to drive sustainable alpha.

Private credit markets are under pressure from tighter spreads and growing competition in direct lending. Asset-based finance represents an interesting solution, offering income stability and downside protection amid regulatory shifts and emerging risks. Our speaker in this session will explore what is required to succeed in today’s fast evolving asset-based market.

As Australia evolves from a regional outpost to a genuine middle power, the Great Australian Dream seems to be changing. This session examines the demographic forces driving our maturation, from infrastructure booms to shifting global trade. We move beyond macro trends to address two defining anxieties: how your kids can buy their first property in a surging market and whether AI is going to replace all their jobs.