Women and health report
In this publication, we examine the gender health gap — what it is, and how it affects women’s lives and financial wellbeing. We also highlight the rapid growth over the last few years in awareness around women’s health and in the startup scene of companies trying to provide solutions.
Voices from the World Economic Forum 2026
Capital in Her Hands: Investing in Women’s Health
This discussion centered on the gender health gap and the significant economic opportunity within women’s health. It highlighted how historic underinvestment and research bias have constrained innovation, while emphasizing the role of gender‑smart investing in improving health outcomes, supporting female‑led innovation, and strengthening women’s financial wellbeing—positioning women’s health as a powerful driver of sustainable growth and long‑term value creation.
Capital with Purpose: Women Steering the Great Wealth Transfer
Women are expected to inherit an estimated USD 47 trillion of the USD 83 trillion set to change hands over the next 25 years, as part of the historic Great Wealth Transfer. This conversation explored the significance of this shift as investment priorities move toward long‑term value, sustainability and impact, alongside the role of financial institutions in adapting advice, technology and education to better serve the next generation of women investors.
The New Horizon: Redefining Success in a Changing World
This session examined how leadership is being redefined in a rapidly changing world. It explored both progress and persistent barriers for women in senior roles, the shift from representation to meaningful influence, and the leadership qualities needed to build trust, drive performance and deliver lasting, sustainable impact across global organizations.
Sports – insights from our CIO
The sports industry has been growing at a remarkable pace, and revenues are likely to rise further in the coming years. This growth is being fueled by a structural shift to sport streaming consumption, enhanced advertising experiences, increased sponsorship value through data analytics, expanding viewership across diverse regions, and a new generation of engaged fans.
Further enhancing the sector’s growth potential, the rapid evolution of women’s sports has been accompanied by significant increases in spectatorship and revenue. Broader health and fitness trends continue to drive demand for sports-related industries like sporting goods and nutrition. Sport betting and e-sports are gaining in popularity, and sports as a sector is now attracting billions of dollars of private equity capital, changing the landscape of team ownership and broadening investor access.
Despite prevailing perceptions, investing in sports has not been widely regarded as a serious asset class. In our view, this USD 3 trillion market is significantly underestimated and offers compelling potential for growth, enhanced returns, and differentiation across public and private markets alike. In this report, we highlight key trends currently shaping the sport market and opportunities for investors.
