Largest buy-side investment conference calls for the industry to act on “Reshaping Tomorrow”
Singapore, 21 March 2023 – The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) is set to host the IMAS Investment Conference & Masterclass 2024 on 27 March at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay.
In today’s volatile landscape, the imperative for asset managers to drive positive change has never been more pronounced. Under the banner of “Reshaping Tomorrow”, the 2024 conference serves as a pivotal multi-stakeholder platform facilitating dialogue and action on key trends shaping the industry.
Carmen Wee, Chief Executive Officer of IMAS said, “In a landscape marked by rapid evolution and unprecedented hurdles, the role of asset managers extends far beyond traditional financial stewardship. Just as humans instinctively adapt to shifting environmental pressures, we must collectively embrace agility and innovation to navigate the intricate dynamics of today’s investment terrain. That said, we must seek to move forward together and forge ahead to our common goals.”
The investment conference has consistently drawn an average of 1000 attendees annually since 2018, with c-suite executives comprising 80% of that number.
“The IMAS Investment Conference & Masterclass serves as the cornerstone for collective action, fostering collaboration and dialogue among industry pioneers, thought leaders, and policymakers. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we can shape a future where positive change is not just envisioned but realized.”
This year’s event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including Mr. Chia Der Jiun, the new Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and international delegates such as Reza Yamora Sirega, Special Advisor to the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, and Guillaume Lesage, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Amundi, who will be flying in from Indonesia and France respectively to speak at the event.
To add the perspective of a sovereign wealth fund, Dr Prakash Kannan, Chief Economist and Director, Economics & Investment Strategy, GIC Pte Ltd, Dr Chiam Swee Chiang, Head, Total Portfolio Policy & Allocation, Economics & Investment Strategy, GIC Pte Ltd, and Dr Leslie Teo, Senior Director, AI Products, AI Singapore, Ex-GIC, will be speaking at the panel and the masterclasses.
Additionally, prominent figures from leading fund houses, notably, Neeraj Seth, CIO and Head of Asia-Pacific Fundamental Fixed Income at BlackRock, and Jenny Sofian, Chairman of IMAS and Chief Executive Officer of Fullerton Fund Management, will be in attendance amongst many other sterling speakers.
Following the conference, a series of 5 masterclasses led by senior industry leaders will delve deeper into pertinent topics:
More details about the conference programme can be found here: https://imas.org.sg/imasconference2024/programme/
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The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) was founded on 22nd September 1997 by 10 major financial institutions in Singapore and has since grown to include more than 150 members. As a representative body of investment managers, IMAS spearheads the development of the industry in Singapore, by fostering high standards of professionalism amongst practitioners and creating public awareness of, and interest in the industry. We act as a forum for members, promote exemplary best practices, represent members collectively, educate investors, and improve standards of research and fund management expertise, as a collective drive to promote the investment management industry.
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