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Jenny Sofian, Chairman of IMAS and Chief Executive Officer of Fullerton Fund Management
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Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs
9:20am
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2:00pm - 3:30pm
Masterclass 1: The Macroeconomic & Equity Market Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Asia in a Global Context
This masterclass is designed to equip senior investment professionals and board members with a comprehensive understanding of potential macroeconomic effects of the adoption of AI, as well as of the public equity market impact at the overall index and industry levels. The discussion material will be grounded in the latest academic literature, as well as market research by brokers, funds and others.
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Masterclass 2: ETF - Tools for Modern Asset Management
The global ETF market has surged past USD 18 trillion, reshaping how investors access markets, manage portfolios, and express investment views. In this Masterclass, industry experts will unpack what’s driving this phenomenal growth, explore the evolving dynamics between active and passive investing, and examine how Factors and Thematic strategies are redefining indices.
Whether you represent a sovereign wealth fund, pension fund, insurer, private bank, or asset manager, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate today’s sophisticated ETF landscape with confidence.>
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Masterclass 3: Retirement Reimagined: Multi-Asset Strategies for a Longer Life
As Asia’s investor base matures and longevity reshapes financial planning, retirement investing is no longer a niche; it’s a critical pillar of wealth management. This masterclass explores how multi-asset solutions can address the dual challenges of accumulation and decumulation, delivering resilient outcomes for individuals and institutions.
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Masterclass 4: Part I: Unlocking Value & Broadening Participation in Singapore Equities
Bridging Markets, Boosting Growth: Unlocking Singapore’s Nasdaq Dual‑Listing Advantage
Singapore’s equity market is set for a boost as the new Nasdaq dual‑listing bridge opens access to deeper global capital, wider
investor reach, and enhanced liquidity. This fireside chat explores how dual listings can attract high‑growth companies, strengthen
valuations, and elevate Singapore’s position as a competitive international financial hub. Hear practical insights on what the bridge
means for issuers, investors, and the future of the market ecosystem.
Future of the Market: How Singapore Equities Evolve, Grow, and Lead
As Singapore’s equity market evolves, understanding the forces shaping its long‑term trajectory has never been more critical. This
discussion brings together seasoned market practitioners who offer candid, private‑sector perspectives on the opportunities and
challenges ahead. They will explore key drivers of growth, shifts in investor behaviour, structural developments, and the strategic moves
needed to strengthen Singapore’s position as a dynamic, globally connected equity market.
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3:45pm - 5:15pm
Masterclass 5: AI in Global Markets: Opportunities & Portfolio Implications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative general-purpose technology with significant implications for the global economy and financial markets. As investment in AI infrastructure accelerates and adoption broadens across industries, investors are increasingly examining how AI could reshape productivity, labour markets and corporate profitability, while also influencing equity market dynamics.
This masterclass will explore observed shifts in capital expenditure, labour market developments and policy responses linked to AI adoption. It will also review trading patterns in global equity markets, differentiating between “AI Infrastructure” providers and “AI Adopters”, and examining phases of momentum such as “AI Summers” and “AI Winters”. From a practitioner’s perspective, the session will discuss what AI means for investment
decision-making globally and how investment professionals are incorporating AI tools and insights into their investment processes.
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Masterclass 6: Gold as a Strategic Capital: Risk, Preservation, and Power in a Multipolar World
In an era of rising geopolitical risk, currency debasement, and structural uncertainty, gold continues to play a critical — yet often misunderstood — role in
institutional and family office portfolios. This masterclass examines gold through a due diligence lens, separating myth from mechanism.
Rather than focusing on price speculation, the session explores gold as strategic capital: its behavior across regimes, its function in portfolio construction, and its relevance in a multipolar financial system. Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for evaluating gold allocations, understanding its limitations, and asking better questions when assessing gold-related strategies and products.
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Masterclass 7: Deep Dive into Performance Attribution to Optimise Investment Decision-Making
The investment community across Asia-Pacific are navigating an increasingly complex investment environment, where achieving transparency, aligning stakeholders, and measuring true value creation have become strategic imperatives. Participants will gain insights into contemporary Performance and Attribution Measurement practices, including methodologies for identifying sources of return and value add from various investment decisions across multi-asset and multi-currency portfolios. Drawing on real-world experience working with eight Australian superannuation funds, together representing around 50% of total industry AUM, over engagements spanning since 2012, Ortec Finance will share how it supports asset owners and asset managers in establishing comprehensive attribution frameworks to enable better decision-making and stakeholder reporting.
This session aims to equip asset manager, asset owners, CIOs, performance teams, and risk professionals with practical frameworks and proven approaches to elevate performance measurement and attribution capabilities in a rapidly evolving investment landscape.
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Masterclass 8: Part II: Unlocking Value & Broadening Participation in Singapore Equities
The Value Breakthrough: Case Studies from Singapore-Listed Champions
This workshop highlights real life examples of Singapore-listed companies that are unlocking shareholder value through strategic transformation, innovation, and smarter capital-markets execution. Participants will gain practical insights into the key catalysts behind value creation and walk away a clearer understanding of the growth and development prospects for Singapore-listed companies.
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