Geopolitical risks and their implications in Asia Pacific
Insights, tools and strategies to navigate ongoing geopolitical risks
Speaker
Olivier d’Assier
Head of Investment Decision Research, APAC
Duration
10 minutes
Macroeconomic activities have influenced most of the risks and opportunities over the last few years. However, this has recently shifted to geopolitics which is expected to take center stage in 2025 following a historic year of elections globally, the most notable being the re-election of President Donald Trump.
With escalating geopolitical tensions and the threat of international trade and tariff wars, in addition to the risks inherited from 2024, what do these mean for investors in Asia Pacific, and what can they do to navigate this heightened uncertainty?
In this 10-minute video, Investment Decision Research Analyst Olivier d’Assier discusses the implications of the following issues and shares scenarios using Axioma Risk Models and stress testing tools to support portfolio managers, risk managers, investment strategists and asset allocators in the region.
- Escalating tensions in the US-China relations
- Impact of unpredictable trade and immigration policies on inflation and monetary policy
- Expectations and potential impact of the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East
- How will the US-China decoupling affect investors in Asia Pacific?
- What are some of the potential black swan events in 2025 that investors should prepare for?
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