Hong Kong's Asset Management Industry
– Key Growth Drivers in the Coming Decade

Following the success of the annual conferences hosted since 2007, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (“HKIFA”) will hold its 4th annual conference in October this year, at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

In 2009, we witnessed an amazing rebound in global markets as we were recovering from one of the greatest shocks in the history of financial markets. Although Asia was less hard-hit by the crisis, it did incur a lot of changes in the financial industry. Hong Kong was not immune from this process and in fact, we have witnessed changes in many aspects, from regulation to the business model, of the industry.

Whilst the world financial system is reshaping, the industry is trying to reposition itself to address the challenges. We have to identify new business opportunities and ensure that we do not lag behind during this critical growth period.

Having been a leading player in the asset management and wealth management arenas in the region for a long time, Hong Kong must remain vigilant and should be working hard not only to reinforce our strong fundamentals that underpin our success, but also to evolve further to strengthen our competitive edge in the coming decade.

This year’s theme, “Hong Kong's Asset Management Industry – Key Growth Drivers in the Coming Decade”, examines the changes to the asset management industry resulting from the challenges we faced and how these will affect the way our industry moves forward from here to the next decade with a view to riding out from the turbulent time and emerging to be even more competitive. The dynamic group of leading speakers and panelists, from the different perspectives of regulators, fund managers, distributors, academics and the media, will have an in-depth discussion on the key growth drivers for the industry and highlight how the industry can gear up for the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities provided.

The event provides great learning and networking opportunities for industry professionals and executives who are looking for a platform to exchange ideas and expand their business networks.
 

Accreditations

*Subject to individual company's compliance approval.
**For the session: “Investor protection in MPF – tip-toeing on a balance beam”

IIQAS CPD: This conference may be recognized as a qualified CPD activity for the Insurance Intermediaries Quality Assurance Scheme ("IIQAS") CPD Programme (Note A). However, we do not warrant that the attendance of this conference would automatically be recognized as complying with the IIQAS CPD requirements as different SRO may have different requirements. If in doubt the insurance intermediaries should contact their SRO for clarification.

Note A:
CPD courses organized or formally approved by the specified professional bodies (including the Law Society of Hong Kong) for their own CPD programmes can also be recognized as qualified CPD activities for the IIQAS CPD Programme, without the need to be further approved by the IIQAS CPD Programme assessment authority, if they relate to local insurance (or related) legislation, regulatory aspects of insurance practice in Hong Kong, insurance, actuarial science, risk management, financial planning, or other disciplines which are directly related to the work of insurance intermediaries, such as investment, law and legal knowledge, finance, business, commerce, management, engineering or communication skills. Generally, one CPD hour can be earned for each hour’s participation in these activities. For more information, please see the IIQAS CPD Information Sheet issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
(http://www.oci.gov.hk/download/cpd_info_sheet.pdf).