The Financial Times, in collaboration with MandateWire, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of Future of Asset Management Middle East, which will be held from February 18 to 19, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.
This highly anticipated two-day conference marks the latest addition to the renowned Future of Asset Management series, which has successfully established itself in North America, Europe, and Asia. The Middle East edition will convene leading executives from top asset management firms, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices across the Middle East and beyond to explore the region’s transformation into a global investment hub.
The Middle East presents a complex and dynamic landscape for asset management. The GCC has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, attracting continued investment rates above the global average. Government-led initiatives, such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, and Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, are positioning the region as a beacon for innovation, sustainable development, and international trade.
The discussions will be moderated by senior editors from the Financial Times, and will focus on:
- Geopolitical and Economic Dynamics: Navigating global and regional shifts in trade and investment flows.
- Investment Strategies: Embracing alternatives and active management approaches in a changing landscape.
- Sovereign Wealth Funds: Examining the rise of co-investment models in the Middle East.
- Private Markets: Capisaliting on growing private equity and private credit opportunities in the region.
- Technological Innovation and AI: Leveraging AI, digital platforms, and advanced technologies to drive operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr. Abdullah Alshwer, CEO, Riyad Capital
- H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO, Alterra
- Ali Dibadj, CEO, Janus Henderson Investors
- Wafik Ben Mansour, CEO, Shuaa Capital
- Samantha Ricciardi, CEO, Santander Asset Management
- Faisal Al-Hamad, CEO, NBK Wealth
- Honor Solomon, CEO EMEA, AllianceBernstein
- Amr Abol-Enein, CEO, CI Capital Asset Management
- Meshal Alothman, CEO, Capital Asset Management
- Abdulwahhab Abed, CEO, SEDCO Capital
- Emmanuel Givanakis, CEO, ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Don’t miss this landmark event where the future of asset management meets the ambitions of the Middle East.
For more information and to register, please visit foammiddleeast.live.ft.com.