Fifth HED Conference of Asia Returns to Singapore to Explore Next Chapter of Global Asset Allocation as Asia's Wealth Landscape Is Being Redrawn(Yicai) July 20 - Against a backdrop of geopolitical fragmentation, rapid AI adoption, and the continued evolution of private markets, global wealth management is entering a new investment cycle. Traditional portfolio construction models are facing mounting challenges, while investors across Asia are seeking more practical and forward-looking asset allocation strategies.
To address these shifts, the 5th HED Conference of Asia, organized by Finfo Global, will take place on September 22, 2026, in Singapore. Positioned as Asia's Private Wealth Investment Forum for Asset Allocators, the conference will bring together senior investment leaders from leading asset managers, private banks, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors to discuss the most pressing issues shaping global and Asian capital markets.
As geopolitical developments increasingly influence capital flows and portfolio construction, traditional diversification strategies are being reassessed. The conference will examine how persistent higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping asset pricing, investment decision-making, and portfolio resilience.
Chief Investment Officers from leading private banks and family offices will share perspectives on building more adaptive asset allocation frameworks for a changing market environment.
Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of wealth management, extending across investment research, advisory services, compliance, onboarding, and portfolio management. While adoption continues to accelerate, the industry also faces important questions surrounding governance, regulation, operational efficiency, and the evolving role of human advisors.
Dedicated AI sessions will explore practical implementation across wealth management organizations while examining how technology is transforming investment processes and client engagement.
Private market investments are becoming an increasingly important component of private wealth portfolios. However, investors must also navigate challenges related to liquidity management, portfolio construction, risk-return trade-offs, and direct investment opportunities.
Industry leaders from global private banks, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices will discuss private equity, private credit, co-investment strategies, and practical approaches to incorporating alternative assets into diversified portfolios.
Asian equity markets continue to present evolving investment opportunities. Following multiple valuation adjustments, Chinese assets are attracting renewed investor attention, supported by developments in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and consumer recovery. Meanwhile, South Korea's ongoing Value-Up initiative, together with opportunities arising from AI and semiconductor industries, continues to reshape the country's investment outlook.
To provide deeper regional insights, the conference will host two invitation-only closed-door forums. The China Investment Forum will examine investment opportunities across AI, advanced manufacturing, consumer recovery, and style allocation, while the Korea Investment Forum will focus on corporate governance reforms, semiconductor and AI value chains, and South Korea's strategic role within Asian portfolios.
Building Asia's Cross-Border Wealth Management Ecosystem
Unlike traditional industry conferences, the HED Conference of Asia focuses on practical investment implementation and cross-border capital allocation.
Leveraging Finfo Global's extensive network across Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and the broader Asian market, the conference connects Chinese entrepreneurs and family offices, Hong Kong-based allocators, Southeast Asian wealth managers, global private banks, alternative investment managers, and institutional investors through a platform designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and business collaboration.
Over the past five editions, the conference has welcomed senior investment executives—including CIOs, chief economists, and investment leaders—from internationally recognized institutions such as DWS, ANZ Bank, HSBC, AXA Investment Managers, Amundi, and BofA Securities, alongside leading family offices, international law firms, and exchanges.
The conference will also feature exclusive leadership luncheons, one-to-one business meetings, and the JF Awards gala dinner. Established by Finfo Global in 2015, the JF Awards have become a recognized benchmark for excellence and innovation across the asset and wealth management industry.
On September 22, 2026, industry leaders from across Asia and around the world will gather in Singapore to exchange insights, strengthen cross-border partnerships, and explore the next generation of private wealth investment opportunities.
