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About the Agenda
The agenda has been developed in collaboration with leading insurer CIOs, CFOs, and regulatory experts. It is designed to prioritise the needs of attendees by offering interactive sessions that foster the exchange of experiences and ideas, ultimately shaping best practices.
Panel discussions
Participants can engage in dynamic group discussions with senior industry leaders as they explore current issues and challenges during panel sessions. This is an opportunity for attendees to ask pressing questions and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals. Each session provides actionable takeaways and diverse perspectives, ensuring attendees leave with impactful insights into investment opportunities
Roundtables
These interactive discussion groups are thoughtfully designed to engage all attendees, featuring a host facilitating the conversation and promoting the topic. Each 60-minute session fosters an environment that encourages open dialogue and the free exchange of insights among participants.
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08:00
Registration and networking breakfast
08:55
Welcome address by InsuranceAsia News
09:00
Keynote:
The global investment puzzle: Decoding macroeconomics and geopolitical forces
- Scrutinise momentous global events and trends that could adversely affect your investment portfolio, including economic downturns and political instability.
- Examine the implications of ongoing trade negotiations and U.S. foreign policy on market dynamics and investment strategies.
- Assess how geopolitical risks and rising inflation influence investment decisions and explore potential opportunities in emerging markets and sectors.
09:30
Panel Discussion:
Pan-Asia regulatory landscape: Key insights for insurance investors
- Dissect key regulatory changes affecting foreign investment, including data privacy laws, antitrust regulations, and their implications for sectors such as technology, finance, and renewable energy.
- Explore initiatives aimed at improving transparency and accountability in corporate practices throughout Asia, and how these reforms influence investment flows and market confidence.
- Discuss the increasing emphasis on ESG standards and regulations governing the digital economy across Asian markets, assessing how these developments align with global trends and inform strategic adaptations for investors.
10:15
Panel Discussion:
Unlocking value: Capital appreciation through cutting-edge investment strategies
- Explore pioneering approaches to generating both economic and social value within insurance investments, focusing on strategies that enhance ROI while addressing stakeholder needs.
- Analyse how evolving market conditions and regulatory landscapes reshape risk appetites and influence strategic asset allocation decisions, ensuring resilience and agility in investment strategies.
- Integrate novel asset classes and alternative investments into a traditional portfolio to enhance risk-return profiles and liquidity considerations.
11:00
Networking Break
11:30
Roundtable Discussions
- Enhancing investment analysis through cutting-edge technology
- Unlocking APAC ETF & listed options trends: Insights from a non-bank liquidity provider – Optiver
- Capitalising on private debt: Advanced opportunities ahead
- Innovative diversification strategies for a volatile economic landscape
- The intersection of Trump US Interest Rates and securitised assets – American Century Investments
- Leveraging catastrophe bonds for effective risk mitigation
12:30
Networking Lunch
13:30
Roundtable Discussions
- Enhancing investment analysis through cutting-edge technology
- Mastering the UN’s Net-Zero transition framework for insurers
- Capitalising on private debt: Advanced opportunities ahead
- Innovative diversification strategies for a volatile economic landscape
- Strategic growth insights in emerging markets
- Leveraging catastrophe bonds for effective risk mitigation
14:30
Roundtable Summaries
15:00
Networking Break
15:30
Panel Discussion:
Mastering portfolio dynamics: Strategies for optimal asset allocation and sustainable growth
- Utilise strategic and tactical asset allocation methods, integrating asset-liability management and quantitative models to align with organisational risk tolerance and market conditions.
- Implement a disciplined divestment strategy based on advanced performance metrics and behavioural finance insights, enhancing decision-making and mitigating cognitive biases.
- Master the use of derivatives for strategic hedging, employing dynamic risk management techniques to optimise hedge ratios and enhance portfolio resilience against market volatility.
16:15
Debate:
Investment showdown: Private credit vs alternative opportunities
- Determine the attractive risk-adjusted returns, diversification benefits, and resilience of private credit in the current economic landscape.
- Gauge the strengths of real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure, including stable income generation, high growth potential, and long-term stability.
- Evaluate how private credit and alternative investments can fit into a diversified portfolio and their implications for investment strategies.
17:00
Closing Address & Networking Drinks
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