Future of Asset Management Asia 2025 | FT Live | 6 May 2025 | Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance St, Central, Hong Kong

In the dynamic realm of asset management in Asia, how will the convergence of geopolitical forces and industry challenges shape the region's future? As Middle East-Asia relations deepen and the future of US China relations remains uncertain, asset management leaders face pivotal decisions ahead. Amidst wider industry retrenchment, cost pressures, and technological transformation, firms must make savvy decisions to meet evolving client demands for tailored services and operational efficiency. With Asia solidifying its position as a global economic powerhouse, the Future of Asset Management Asia conference emerges as a vital hub for strategic discourse, offering insights on seizing emerging opportunities and maintaining a competitive edge.

This event gathers Asia-Pacific’s top asset management leaders for a seminal one-day conference. Through incisive panel discussions, intimate breakout sessions, and exclusive roundtable deliberations, participants uncover strategies for capitalising on opportunities in Asia and driving sectoral innovation. This conference stands as a premier platform, uniting industry leaders to shape Asia's financial future.

Key Themes:
• Geopolitics: Understanding the impact of geopolitical shifts on investment landscapes and strategies in Asia's dynamic markets.
• Regulation: Maneuvering the complex regulatory environment to ensure compliance and capitalise on opportunities for growth.
• Technology: Harnessing innovative technologies to enhance asset management processes, client engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Sustainability: Integrating ESG factors into investment decisions to drive sustainable long-term returns.
• Distribution: Exploring new distribution channels and strategies to effectively reach clients in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
• Emerging Markets: Identifying opportunities and challenges in emerging markets and devising strategies to navigate their unique investment landscapes

Why Attend:
• Inform: Stay abreast of the latest industry developments and uncover new growth opportunities in Asia.
• Connect: Network and build relationships with key decision-makers within Asia's asset management sector.
• Discover: Gain insights from top executives as they discuss current priorities and strategic insights.

2025 Speakers

MODEERATORS:

Baptiste Aboulian
Group Managing Editor, FT Specialist US

John Sedgwick
Managing Editor, Ignites Asia

Arjun Neil Alim
Asia Markets Correspondent, Financial Times

Zijing Wu
Asia Tech Correspondent, Financial Times

Thomas Hale
Shanghai Correspondent, Financial Times

Toby Garrod
Group Editor, MandateWire Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, and Africa

Ernest Chan
Deputy Editor, Ignites Asia

SPEAKERS:

Nicolas Moreau
CEO, HSBC Asset Management

Chen Ding
CEO, CSOP Asset Management

Mike Nikou
CEO Asia-Pacific, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Andrew Hendry
CEO Asia and Head of Asia Client Group, Janus Henderson Investors

Mike Levin
Head of Asia, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Ajai Kaul
CEO Asia-Pacific, AllianceBernstein

Tian Gan
CEO, China Asset Management (Hong Kong)

Gillian Savage
Head of Asia Pacific, Acadian Asset Management

Doni Shamsuddin
Head of Asia Pacific, BNY Investments

Eddy Wong
CEO, Asia, Amundi

Sally Wong
CEO, Hong Kong Investment Funds Association

Janet Li
CEO, BEA Union Investment

Yang Du
CEO, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Private Fund Management China

Ruby Yang
CEO, Conning Asia Pacific

Nitin Jain
CEO and Principal Fund Manager, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Singapore

Peggy Lee
CEO, Hong Kong, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Andrew Lo
Chief Executive, Asia Pacific, Invesco

Christina Choi
Executive Director, Investment Products, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

Tariq Ahmad
Head of Asia-Pacific, Franklin Templeton

Vanessa Wang
Head of Asia Pacific, DWS

Camille Blackburn
Director, Wholesale Buy-Side, Financial Conduct Authority

Vis Nayar
Global Chief Investment Officer, Eastspring Investments

Amy Cho
Head of Asia Pacific, M&G Investments

Ning Lin
Managing Director, CICC Hong Kong Asset Management

Kent Chen
Managing Director, Head of Asia Private Equity, Neuberger Berman

Rosita Lee
Director and CEO, Hang Seng Investment Management

Will Liang
Chief Technology Officer, MA Asset Management

Virginie Maisonneuve
Global Chief Investment Officer Equity, Allianz Global Investors

Alexandra Yeong
Senior Director, Investment Products, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

Ken Hui
Chief Operating Officer, Fullgoal Asset Management Hong Kong

Wei Yao
Chief Economist, APAC and China, Société Générale

Andrew Schantz
Partner, Credit, Bain Capital Asia

Shintaro Aizawa
Asia Chief Investment Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management

Christine Lin
Greater China Wealth and Asset Management Leader, EY

Mike Tae
Co-President, Investor Communications Solutions, Broadridge

Tracey Wingate
Chief Global Affairs Officer, Investment Company Institute

Wing Chan
Head of Manager Research, Asia-Pacific, Morningstar

Lee Choo Chong
Chief Operating Officer, AHAM Asset Management Berhad

Alicia García Herrero
Chief Economist for Asia Pacific, Natixis

Katherine Abrat
Chief Operating Officer, Arkkan Capital Management

Matthew Godfrey
Managing Director, Asia, The Conference Board

2025 Sponsors

LEAD SPONSORS:
• Broadridge
• Morningstar