Expert views

As we head into 2026, investors face a world of slower global growth, persistent inflation pressures, and evolving policy responses. Amid this backdrop, Asia stands resilient. Structural shifts – led by AI-driven investment and targeted policy support – are shaping opportunities across macro, equities, and FX/rates.

Plastic recycling is not without risks. The regulatory landscape remains complex, and technologies vary in maturity and cost. However, the sector is forward-looking, and early movers have the opportunity to shape its future. With growing policy ambition and increasing demand for recycled content, the time is right to invest in scalable, sustainable solutions....

By Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

Corporate hybrid bonds, positioned halfway between debt and equity, attract both issuers and investors thanks to their flexibility and yield on offer. While the European market has reached maturity, the United States and Asia are now catching up, driven by recent methodological developments. A closer look at a segment undergoing continuous transformation.

3 questions for... Florence Coeroli, Head of UK Distribution & Credit Solutions, Societe Generale, who reflects on the implications of the EU’s new securitisation proposals by noting that the reforms aim to direct more financing into the real economy through better-aligned capital requirements and reduced operational costs.

The China edition of Societe Generale’s Positive Impact Day explored the role of capital, technology and international collaboration in the sustainable transition, with a particular focus on opportunities along the China-Europe corridor.

Globally, the need to modernise water and energy distribution networks is becoming increasingly urgent, in order to improve reliability, reduce outages, and integrate renewable energy sources. Smart meters, devices that enable real-time measurement of water or energy consumption, offer a solution for better resource management and are recognised as a key...

By Massimiliano Battisti, Global Head of Infrastructure, Telecom, Media & Technology, and Hervé Le Corre, Deputy Head of Infrastructure, Telecom, Media & Technology