Dear Members and Candidates,
We cordially invite you to CFA Society Hungary's flagship event, the Annual Forecast Event 2026. The aim of the event is to provide a forum for high profile economists to discuss the outlook for the international and local markets in 2026.
The event will be held in person.
Date: 24 February 2026, Tuesday from 6:00–9:00 PM
Venue: MNB (National Bank of Hungary), 1013 Budapest, Krisztina krt. 55.
Registration deadline: 09:00 AM, 02.24.2026
The event is on a first served basis, with limited number of tickets available.
Event Timeline:
6:00 p.m. - Welcome reception
6:30 p.m. - Panel discussion (Lámfalussy event room)
8:00 p.m. - Networking & reception (Aula)
Panel Details:
Forecast Event 2026 - Hungarian Macroeconomic and
Investment Outlook
Mr. Zoltán Kurali – Deputy Governor responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and foreign reserve management, National Bank of Hungary
Mr. Tibor Turner, CFA – Deputy CEO, OTP Fund Management
Mr. Péter Virovácz - Senior Economist, ING Bank N.V. Hungary Branch
Panel moderator:
Mr. István Horváth, CFA – Managing Director - Regional Manager Retail Banking, K&H Bank
The key topic of our 2026 Annual Forecast Event is the macro and market outlook for Hungary and the broader Central and Eastern European region. After sharp disinflation but still-tight financial conditions, what are the prospects for domestic growth, fiscal consolidation, and the external balance? How might election-year policy choices, Hungary–EU relations and access to EU funds influence risk premia, the forint, and financing conditions? We will also assess regional spillovers from the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict, energy-market volatility, and a still-uncertain European cycle. Finally, our panelists will translate the macro view into actionable investment ideas — duration vs. carry, FX hedging, credit and equity positioning, and the role of real assets/alternatives in a lower-inflation world.
Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on CFA Society Hungary’s website and social media channels, in the press and in other publications. By entering this event, you consent to the photographing and using your image and likeness.