TIME (HKT)

SESSION

08.30 AM –
08.35 AM

Opening Remarks 

• Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA

Fireside Chat: Charting the Future of Global Private Credit

Big-picture perspectives from academia and industry practicioners on where the global market is heading.

• Jiří Krόl, Global Head of the Alternative Credit Council, AIMA
• Jonthan Bowers, CEO, Acer Tree
• Josh Lerner, The Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School, State Street Associates Academic Partner

• Andrew Li, Head of State Street Associates, APAC, State Street

09.15 AM –
09.55 AM

Panel Discussion 1: Private Credit in Asia 2.0 – Launching the Next Chapter

Launch of the second edition of AIMA’s Asia private credit paper, with new insights and regional dynamics.

Lead Speaker:

• Ivan Au, Partner, EY

Panellists:

• Sharad Bajpai, Partner and Asia Chief Operating Officer, Ares Credit Group
• Chris Carlin, Senior Director, APAC Asset Management Growth Solutions, Broadridge
• Ester Chow, Partner, Simmons & Simmons
• TBC Credit Manager Speaker

09.55 AM –
10.40 AM

Panel Discussion 2: Beyond Growth – Building Sustainable Private Credit Strategies

How the industry can move from expansion to resilience, with a focus on long-term strategy and scaling private credit in Asia.

Lead Speaker:

• TBC

Speakers:

• Rohhan Surekh Bandiwadekar, Co-founder, AsterAgate Global Advisory 
• Roger Zhang, Partner, Credit Solutions, GraniteAsia
• Wei Hsien Chan, Managing Director, Private Credit, SeaTown Holdings
• TBC Regional Credig Manager Speakers

10.55 AM –
11.40 AM

Panel Discussion 3: Private Credit in Context – Talent, Trends, and Investor Sentiment {Closed door to media}

A broader closed-door discussion with senior practitioners and investors on people, trends, and market sentiment.

Lead Speaker:

• Jiří Krόl, Global Head of the Alternative Credit Council, AIMA
   

Speakers:

• Henry Chau, Head of Investments, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Steve Smith, Co-Founder & Investment Committee Chair, Maybole Capital
• Douglas W. Lyons, Managing Principal, Pearlmark
• TBC EU Credit Manager Speaker
• TBC Global Credit Manager Speaker

11:40 AM

Closing Remarks

• Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs

TIME (HKT)

Venue: Will be sent to all sucessful registrants. 

1.40 PM – 1.45 PM

Welcome Remarks

Speaker:

• Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA     

1.45 PM – 1.50 PM

Welcome Speech

Speaker: Senior Regulator Represenatiive

1:50 PM – 2:05 PM

Keynote Speech：Hong Kong Authorities Introducing Latest Policy to Enhance HK Positioning as Global Financial Center

Speaker: TBC 

2:05 PM – 3:00 PM

Panel Discussion 1: Exploring the global alternative investment landscape – Insights from Industry Leaders and Strategic Initiatives

Lead Speaker:

• Robert Youkee, Director, Client Executive, Alternatives Client Coverage APAC, Asset Servicing, BNY Mellon 

Speakers:

• Richard Zhang, Partner, Head of Greater China, Apax 
• TBC China Experts

3:00 PM – 3:55 PM

Panel Discussion 2: Unlocking Hong Kong’s Role as a Premier International Financial Hub - The Evolving Connect Scheme and Its Impact on China Assets

Lead Speaker:

• Melody Yang, Co-Head, Partner, Shanghai YaoWang Law Offices

Speakers:

• Chris Yiu, Head of UBS AM Hong Kong, Head of GWM&WS Client Coverage China and HKSAR UBS Asset Mgmt 
• Patrick Liu, President, APAC, Neuberger Berman Group, Chairman, Neuberger Berman Fund Management (China) Limited
• Stephen Qin, Director, CITIC Securities Fund Services

3:55 PM - 4:05 PM Tea Break 

4:05 PM - 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion 3: Latest Strategies from Global Institutional Investors Navigating Uncertainty and their Insights on China Allocation

Lead Speaker:

• TBC
   

Speakers:

• Benjamin Deng, President, Asia Asset Management，Sun Life Group
• William Chan, Global CIO, HSBC Life
• Terry Yung, CIO, BOC Life Group
• Rupeng Chen, North Asia Wealth Head, Mercer

Closing Remarks

Speakers: TBC