Timezone: BST. The agenda is subject to change
09:40am | Leading the way in asset raising: navigating marketing restrictions, due diligence and investor reporting
This session will explore how investment managers can rethink their approaches to marketing by using new tools to understand regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions and to better target new pools of capital. It will consider how managers can better automate the investor due diligence process and adopt new approaches to investor reporting.
10:25am | Breakout sessions
Asset raising breakout A
Cross-border marketing in the EU/UK after Brexit: how to maintain an edge
Asset raising breakout B
Automation of the investor due diligence process: challenges and solutions
11:20am | Unlocking space for business
Investing in the space economy: The UK’s space sector is fast growing, globally competitive, and plays a role in all parts of the economy, national security, and everyday life. Find out more about how policymakers are working with investors and start-up companies to support investment in the UK’s space economy.
11:50am | Securing assets and navigating cyber challenges: new frontiers, new defences
This session will explore the realm of information security and digital resilience within asset management, exploring technological advancements and strategies to combat the growing threats of cyber-attacks. It will consider tactics on mitigating risks, adapting to regulatory changes, and leveraging cybersecurity for strategic opportunities.
12:35pm | Cyber security breakout sessions
Topics may include
- Latest advancements in threat detection, data protection, and incident response
- The evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on cybersecurity requirements for asset managers (EU’s DORA, SEC’s cyber rule etc.)
- Integrating cybersecurity into board governance frameworks
- The increasing role of CISOs in the boardroom
- The squeeze on tech talent – upskill, outsource or hire
2:30pm | The evolution of investment processes and advancements in portfolio optimisation
This session will delve into how operational and technological advances are reshaping investment processes, from trading infrastructure to portfolio optimisation. It will explore how firms are rethinking their approach to investing, harnessing new value from more efficient and data-driven practices, and facilitating informed decisions through innovative data management and portfolio strategies.
3:15pm | Investment process breakout sessions
Topics may include:
- Build vs. buy - creating operational efficiency in alternative trading strategies
- Digital transformation and the evolving role of the hedge fund COO
- Tokenisation - unlocking the future of asset markets
- Leveraging the power of machine learning algorithms and big data analytics
4:05pm | RegTech in practice: managing compliance risk and reducing costs
This session will look at technologies and systems used by firms to support risk and compliance, such as identity verification and KYC, regulatory reporting, change management, market abuse surveillance, and consider how RegTech solutions can optimise oversight and reporting, cost effectively.
4:45pm | RegTech breakout sessions
Topics may include:
- Latest developments in KYC rules and practice: what does good look like?
- Market abuse in the spotlight: how to develop better monitoring systems OR
- Automating regulatory reporting under MiFID and EMIR