2026 Global Asset Management Survey

Our Most Comprehensive Survey Yet — Mapping the Road for 2026 and Beyond

Asset managers and asset owners are navigating a defining moment, as market volatility, evolving client expectations, rapid technological change, and increasing regulatory complexity shift from emerging trends to enduring structural realities. The decisions firms make today will shape competitiveness, relevance, and resilience far beyond the year ahead.

Against this backdrop, Institutional Investor surveyed more than 400 members of our global community, capturing a nuanced picture of portfolio construction, allocation trends, and the strategic pressures keeping leaders awake at night.

400+

Global Respondents

54%

North America

30%

Europe

12%

Asia

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Key Findings

What's Inside the 2026 Survey

70%

Greatest Risk of the Decade

Geopolitics is viewed as the top sector of risk, with over 70% citing geopolitical uncertainty as their primary concern today overall.

37%

Technology Remaining a Strategic Priority

Despite geopolitical risks, technology remains central, with 37% prioritising operational and client enhancements and 30% focusing on AI integration.

49%

Pivotal Transition into Wealth

Wealth is now central to growth, with 49% of CEOs citing top opportunities, while retail declines to 18% from 32%.

Inside the Report

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This year's report provides the clearest, most comprehensive window yet into the strategic thinking shaping the industry.

A detailed breakdown of investment strategies and allocation preferences by channel and region

Insight into the continued dominance of private equity and private debt

Benchmarking data on macro-trends, operating pressures, and emerging opportunities

Analysis of how a more fragmented, on-shored global environment is reshaping investor behaviour

Leverage these insights to navigate 2026 with confidence, ensuring your firm remains positioned for resilience, relevance, and long-term growth.

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For over 60 years, Institutional Investor has been the trusted home and collaborative meeting space for the world's leading asset managers and asset owners. Through our global events, digital journalism, and data-driven research, we provide a year-round platform for engagement, benchmarking, and strategic exchange.

This year's expanded survey builds on that legacy — delivering a richer, more holistic, and more actionable understanding of the issues that matter most to our global community.