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During this final session of the conference, keynote speaker Verity Harding examined both the opportunities and limitations of data and artificial intelligence and set out practical steps leaders can take to build resilience, navigate uncertainty and shape outcomes with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The fireside chat at the Rathbones Charities Conference 2026 explored how investors are moving beyond traditional company engagement and towards addressing systemic risks, from climate transition to social inequality, through policy influence and collective action.

Strong company profits offset the pressure of high inflation, helping balanced portfolios make small gains in an uncertain quarter.

The second session at the Rathbones Charities Conference 2026, held alongside the launch of the ACT Charity Toolkit, explored how trustees can strengthen governance and decision-making in an increasingly complex environment.