Day Two - SGT (Singapore Time, GMT+08:00)
Controlling the client relationship is becoming the defining competitive advantage. As the fight for influence over the end investor continues how is the traditional business model evolving?
As CIO-led portfolios and centralised approved lists grow, what still gets managers selected? Are wealth platforms becoming structurally more concentrated?
Where is AI genuinely improving fund research, due diligence and portfolio construction today? Which parts of manager selection still require human judgement and trust?
What is genuinely investible for private bank clients? How will tokenisation change fund distribution, liquidity, and operational infrastructure?
Are active mutual funds structurally losing shelf space? Which investment wrappers are gaining the strongest traction across Asian wealth channels?
How are discretionary mandates and OCIO-style models changing wealth management? Are private wealth portfolios becoming structurally more institutional?
Which client segments and distribution channels will drive the next decade of flows in Asia? Where are firms seeing the biggest opportunities across affluent wealth, retirement and insurance-led investing?
What do international asset managers misunderstand about Asian investors?