This session will delve into the evolving regulatory landscape and capital raising trends in the Middle East, with a spotlight on the GCC countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It will include insights on navigating compliance challenges while leveraging emerging opportunities to unlock fundraising potential in this dynamic region.

Muneer Khan

Partner, Regional Head - Middle East, Simmons & Simmons LLP

Louise Tudor-Edwards

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

This session will explore the pathways to accessing investors in the UK and the EU, focusing on fundraising trends, regulatory requirements, hosting platforms and the National Private Placement Regimes (NPPR). It will provide practical insights on navigating the regulatory framework and leveraging innovative solutions to unlock capital in a competitive fundraising environment. 

Louise Tudor-Edwards

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Daniel Lühmann

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

This session will look at key capital raising trends across Hong Kong and Asia, including wealth creation and transfer, the rise of family offices in Hong Kong, the region’s tax landscape, and the growing democratisation of alternative investments. It will include insights on emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the investment management ecosystem.

Lisa Tsui

Partner, Assurance, Financial Services practice, PwC

Matthew Phillips

Mainland China and Hong Kong Financial Services Leader, PwC

Julie Chan

Partner, PwC

Peter Brewin

Partner, PwC

Vanessa Chan

Partner, PwC

This session will examine successful fund distribution strategies for alternative investment managers, highlighting innovative approaches to reaching investors and scaling capital. It will also cover the most significant trends reshaping the prime broking and capital introduction industry, from technology adoption to changing investor preferences.

Michael Bugel

Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC

Joshua Heng

Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons

Ivy Yam

Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Jillian Snyder

Managing Director, Head of APAC Capital Strategy Group, BofA Securities