Mercer Global Investment Forums 2021 - Asia Pacific | Mercer | 1 March 2021 | Virtual

Be a part of an industry leading event

Mercer’s highly anticipated Forums bring together experts, asset managers and asset owners to discuss current and emerging investment themes. Hosted by regional teams in collaboration with our global experts, the Asia Pacific Forum will focus on challenges and opportunities specific to the Asia Pacific region, in the context of a rapidly changing world.

Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading thinkers at our half-day session of main presentations and breakouts and take part in our industry leading Learn, Share, Connect (LSC) program where managers present their best thinking in an intimate setting with clients and Mercer experts. This Forum is relevant to all asset managers, asset owners and plan sponsors around the globe who want to stay on top of the global investment landscape.

Stay connected in a new world
With the ongoing reality of social distancing, Mercer’s virtual Forums provide a safe, dynamic space for meaningful interaction among the investment industry. The Asia Pacific Forum will be a fully digital experience and provide a platform for the investment community to engage in sessions, ask real time questions, catch up with people and make new connections.

1. Benefits for asset managers*

• Share your best thinking: Discuss your latest strategies, innovations and ideas with clients at your own intimate Learn, Share, Connect session

• Direct access to our best experts: Schedule up to eight 30-minute one-to-one conversations with our consulting, manager research or investment solutions teams across the globe

• Exclusive asset manager briefing: Attend pre-event half-day asset manager briefing on client trends and industry insights.

2. Benefits for asset owners**

• Gain insights from asset managers: Attend more than 100 manager-led LSC sessions on specific investment strategies, innovations and ideas of interest to you.

• It’s free and easy to join: Our new virtual format makes it easy for you to join anywhere in the world, and it’s free for Mercer clients and prospects.

• `Create your own experience: Attend the sessions that interest you throughout our three-day program, including our half-day main presentations and breakouts.

2021 Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Tim Harford
Behavioural Economist, Financial Times Columnist and Author

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Kevin Bong
Managing Director, Director of Economics & Investment Strategy, GIC

Brandon Coate
Head of Human Resources, HSBC Singapore

Michael Frith
Chief Economist, New Zealand Superannuation Fund

Ian Fryer
General Manager, Chant West

Doris Ho
Executive Director, Hospital Authority Provident Fund Scheme

Dr. Mark Konyn
Group Chief Investment Officer, AIA

Martyn Mayer
Chairman of Cogstate Ltd, Board Member of the Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct and the Australian Chamber Orchestra

Damien Morgan
Treasurer, nib Health Funds Limited

James Pearson
Head of Impact and Responsible Investments, QBE Insurance

Habeebul Rahmam
Head of Department, Senior Consultant, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Lucy Thomas
Head of Investment Stewardship, NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp)

MERCER SPEAKERS:

Alexis Cheang
Head of Responsible Investment, Pacific

Daly Chuang
Investment Consultant, Hong Kong

Deb Clarke
Global Head of Investment Research

Simon Coxeter
Strategic Research Director, Growth Markets

Jean de Kock
Asset Class Specialist, Fixed Income Boutique

Yaying Dong
Market Strategist, Pacific

Simon Eagleton
Institutional Wealth Leader, Pacific

Lewis Garrad
Career Business Leader, Singapore

Wen Ting Geok
Asset Class Specialist, Alternaties

Garry Hawker
Global Leader, Sovereign Funds

Tracy Huang
Asset Class Specialist, Equity Boutique

Craig Hughes
Head of Delegated Solutions, Australia

Rebecca Jacques
Senior Investment Consultant, Sydney

Komal Jalan
Senior Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Investments, Pacific

Beth Johnson
Senior Investment Consultant, St.Louis

Ashley Knight
Mercer’s Fellow at the World Economic Forum

Janet Li
Wealth Business Leader, Asia

Dr. Harry Liem
Strategic Research Director and Head of Capital Markets, Pacific

Chee Loong Chong
Wealth Business Leader, Singapore

Michael Maher
Endowments & Foundations Client Segment Leader, Pacific

Ronan McCabe
Head of Portfolio Management, Pacific

Gwion Moore
Head of Investment Strategy, Pacific

Amber Morgan
Senior Sales Manager, Client Development, Melbourne

Rich Nuzum
President, Wealth

Jillian Reid
Senior Responsible Investment Specialist

Darrel Seah
Investment Consultant, Singapore

Dr. Wolfgang Seidl
Senior Health and Benefits Consultant, UK

Clayton Sills
Superannuation Client Segment Leader, Pacific

Cameron Systermans
Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Mainstream Assets, Japan

Adeline Tan
Wealth Business Leader, Hong Kong

Fei Tan
Asset Class Specialist, Equity Boutique

Serene Tan
Senior Investment Consultant, Singapore

Amarik Ubhi
Global Head of Infrastructure, Alternatives

Denis Walsh
Insurance Client Segment Leader, Pacific

Sue Wang
Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, Pacific

Nick White
Global Strategic Research Director

Kylie Willment
Chief Investment Officer, Pacific

Allison Yager
Global Head of Real Estate, Alternatives

Chin Yee Koh
Senior Investment Consultant, Singapore

Jack Yuan
Wealth Investment Director, China