State Street at the World Economic Forum
Davos, Switzerland, January 19-23
It’s a big world. Invest in it.
At the World Economic Forum’s 56th annual meeting, State Street joins global leaders to champion collaboration and sustainable prosperity. At a time of geopolitical fragmentation and rapid technological change, we’re honored to contribute our expertise in global markets, financial services and emerging technologies to problem-solving conversations. Our focus: using innovation responsibly to unlock growth, strengthen trust and help chart a path toward a more resilient and inclusive future.
Ron O’Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Yie-Hsin Hung
President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Investment Management
Joerg Ambrosius
President of Investment Services
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Mostapha Tahiri
Chief Operating Officer
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The weight of global debt
Global debt now exceeds US$300 trillion — close to 90 percent of global GDP — at a time when borrowing costs remain sharply elevated. The combination of record-high obligations and high interest rates is testing how much strain economies can withstand, and how much room remains for productive investments. With fiscal space narrowing, can leaders continue avoiding politically unpopular budgetary decisions, and how urgent is it to rethink the world’s approach to debt? Ron O’Hanley joins this panel of experts to discuss.
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. CET
Coming soon
Re-globalization: Rewiring the global economy for a new era of growth
In his forthcoming blog, Ron O’Hanley unpacks how the transformation of trade is redefining strategies for businesses, investors and policymakers in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
New frontiers: How Europe is unlocking private markets for every investor
Across Europe, the combined forces of regulatory reform, digital innovation and investor demand are opening up alternative investments to a much broader audience.
Market Signals and Shifts: An end-of-year assessment
We review key developments in 2025 and look ahead to what we expect will matter most for markets in 2026.
Setting the digital agenda: Digital Digest October 2025
This edition highlights the findings from our third annual Digital Assets and Emerging Technology survey, produced in partnership with Oxford Economics.
ETF share class of a mutual fund: A guide to the next wave of ETFs
We examine the features of the ETF share class filings, the benefits for all impacted participants, and critical considerations for providers, custodians and the broader ETF ecosystem.
Private markets: Driving success in volatile environments
Our fourth annual study, built on insights from nearly 500 senior executives at top buy-side firms, reveals a new reality: What were once emerging trends are now essential strategies.
Capturing the data opportunity in an era of uncertainty
Our 2025 survey reveals the latest trends in data use and management in the investment industry.
The true cost of scale: Why Total Cost of Ownership matters more than ever
TCO is a vital framework for achieving sustainable growth, as it helps organizations enhance adaptability, make smarter decisions and thrive in dynamic markets.