Geopolitics has become one of the most influential drivers of financial markets, supply chains, and corporate decision-making. Treasury and finance leaders are increasingly being asked to interpret global events—from conflicts and great-power competition to energy shocks, cyber threats, and election-year dynamics—and translate them into actionable decisions for their organizations.
This session combines operator-level geopolitical insight from a senior retired military leader with real-time macro analysis from a leading market strategist to help attendees understand how global developments translate directly into treasury-relevant outcomes. The speakers will distinguish between tactical geopolitical events that create near-term volatility in rates, FX, commodities, and liquidity, and strategic shifts—such as AI competition, supply-chain realignment, and structural energy changes—that influence planning horizons over years rather than days.
Using practical examples and forward-looking scenarios, the session will give treasury professionals a repeatable framework for assessing geopolitical risk and incorporating it into capital allocation, hedging decisions, liquidity planning, and enterprise risk management.
Session Outcomes
Attendees will walk away with concrete tools to better anticipate disruption, support strategic decision-making, and communicate risk considerations to senior leadership.
This session is designed for treasury and finance practitioners seeking a clearer understanding of how today’s geopolitical and macro forces will shape markets and operational realities in 2025–26.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key geopolitical and macro forces most likely to impact rates, FX, commodities, liquidity, and supply chains in 2025–26.
- Distinguish between short-term geopolitical events that drive market volatility and longer-term structural shifts that shape strategic planning.
- Apply a practical framework for integrating geopolitical risk into treasury decisions, including hedging, capital allocation, and enterprise risk management.