Asian Financial Forum 2024
24th – 25th January 2024 | Hong Kong Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre – View Event | Register
Asian Financial Forum 2024 (AFF)
Asian Financial Forum 2024 (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will shed light on the importance of fostering sustainable multilateral cooperation while capitalising on Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial centre under the current global economic landscape.
Themed Multilateral Cooperation for a Shared Tomorrow, the 17th AFF is scheduled to take place on 24 and 25 January 2024 (Wednesday and Thursday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The first large-scale international financial and business event of 2024 in the region, the forum brings together over a hundred financial heavyweights, global policymakers and business leaders to discuss such topics as the global economic outlook, opportunities in Mainland China, investment prospects, green finance, financial technology and multilateral cooperation opportunities. View Event | Register
Economist analyses global cooperation and sustainable economic development:
- AFF’s keynote luncheons have always been a highlight and this year Prof Jeffrey D Sachs, President of United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network, will share his insights. A polymath who focuses on sustainable development, Prof Sachs is a reservoir of knowledge on international debt and financial crises, national economic reforms, extreme poverty, global climate change, pandemic prevention and control and many other socioeconomic matters.
- From 2001 to 2018, he served as a special adviser to three UN secretaries-general. Prof Sachs was awarded the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development and the 2015 Blue Planet Prize. During the first keynote luncheon on 24 January, he will explore the post-pandemic global economic environment, analyse the latest recovery trends and emphasise the crucial role of global cooperation in sustainable development.
Nobel laureate addresses recession risks:
- The second keynote luncheon on 25 January will hear from Prof Douglas W Diamond, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences in 2022 and Merton H Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Recipient of the Onassis Prize in Finance in 2018, Prof Diamond is a leading authority on bank runs and liquidity crises, earning him the title “father of modern banking theory”. He also served as the president of the American Finance Association and has taught as a visiting professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
- Given the uncertain economic outlook and increasing geopolitical risks in several regions, Prof Diamond will discuss likely interest rate moves by the United States Federal Reserve as well as risks of future economic recessions and measures to address structural financial crises.
Introducing Stewarding China’s New Chapter and CIO Insights:
In response to ever-changing dynamics in the global economy and investment appetite, this year’s AFF will introduce discussion sessions in accordance with market opportunities and industry trends. These sessions aimed at analysing the business opportunities presented to enterprises in emerging markets such as ASEAN and the Middle East. Stewarding China’s New Chapter and CIO Insights will be newly introduced in this year’s AFF. As China is one of the largest engines of global growth, the newly introduced session, Stewarding China’s New Chapter will analyse links with other regions and discuss the role and advantages of Hong Kong. Another new addition is CIO Insights, which will bring together renowned international institutions’ investment leaders to share unique perspectives in the investment field. The sessions will also discuss asset allocation when the investment outlook is uncertain and examine current investment trends in the macroeconomic landscape. The popular Global Economic Outlook, Dialogues for Tomorrow and Fireside Chat, will also be back, covering topics including asset and wealth management, insurance and risk management, RMB Internationalisation, multilateral capital market cooperation, food technology and supply chain security, financial technology, influential investment and financial cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and various financial, economic, social trends, and global issues.
AFF Deal-making connects funds and investment projects:
- Over the years, the AFF Deal-Flow co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association has arranged more than 9,000 meetings for over 6,300 enterprises, including project owners and investors. The highly successful event has allowed participants to connect with funds and investment projects from around the world in such key industries as fintech, environment, energy and environmental technology, medical technology, deep technology and consumer goods. The coming AFF Deal-making will be held in physical form during the Forum, then online until 30 January (Tuesday), providing investors and project owners with more time to connect and explore collaboration opportunities.
- The featured exhibition zones – Fintech Showcase, Fintech HK Startup Salon, the InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone – will display next-generation financial concepts, start-up development and global investment opportunities, respectively. The exhibition segment is expected to bring together over a hundred local and global exhibitors, international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups, investment promotion agencies and sponsors, including Knowledge Partner PwC, HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank, UBS, China International Capital Corporation (CICC), Huatai International, Cyberport and more.
Stellar lineup of themed discussions focus on Middle East and ASEAN:
At AFF, engaging discussion sessions and workshops over the two days will include plenary sessions, policy dialogues, keynote luncheon and breakfast panels and thematic workshops. Esteemed financial officials, international financial and multilateral organisations, financial institutions and corporate decision-makers from a diverse range of countries will grace the Forum to identify valuable opportunities while addressing pressing global issues. The forum will feature a stellar lineup of themed discussions and policy dialogues, attracting finance ministers from the Middle East, ASEAN and around the world as well as senior executives from multilateral organisations and international financial institutions.
Launch 2024 with AFF
As the premier financial and business event in the region in 2024, AFF aims to help industry professionals seize opportunities and create more room for cooperation while promoting Hong Kong.
- Early bird registration is now open for participants.
- AFF has also collaborated with a number of organisations to provide special travel, dining and shopping discounts and privileges for overseas participants, encouraging them to make the most of their stay and experience the vitality of Hong Kong. Further details on event content, complete speaker lineup and media registration arrangements will be announced at a press conference in mid-January.
AFF 2024 Speakers:
Government & International Organizations:
- H.E. Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser – President, Islamic Development Bank
- H.E. Younis Haji Al Khoori – Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance, UAE
- Abdulrazak Al-Buaijan – President, Chairman & Board, Kuwait Investment Office (Shanghai)
- H.E. Dr Rania Al-Mashat – Minister of International Cooperation Arab, Republic of Egypt
- H.E. Dr Mohamed Maait – Minister of Finance, Arab Republic of Egypt
- Dr Hala Elsaid – Minister of Planning & Economic Development, Arab Republic of Egypt
- H.E. Ali bin Ahmad Alkuwari – Minister of Finance, State of Qatar
- Julapun Amornvivat – Deputy Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Thailand
- Marko Primorac – Minister of Finance, Republic of Croatia
- Thomas Helbling – Deputy Director, Asia & Pacific Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs – President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
- Alexandra Jour-Schroeder – Deputy Director-General Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services & Capital Markets Union European Commission
- Jin Liqun – President & Chair, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Scott Morris, Vice-President (East & Southeast Asia, and the Pacific), Asian Development Bank
- John KC Lee – Chief Executive, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China
- Christopher Hui Ching-yu – Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China
- Eddie Yue – Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
- Darryl Chan – Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
- Dr Au King-lun – Executive Director, Financial Services Development Council (FSDC)
- Julia Leung – CEO, Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission (SFC)
- Keith Choy – Interim Head of Intermediaries, Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission (SFC)
- Laurence Li – Chairman, Financial Services Development Council (FSDC)
- Peter K N Lam – Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
- Ian Johnston – Chief Executive, Dubai Financial Services Authority
- Laura Solanko – Senior Advisor, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies
Senior Executives:
- Dr José Viñals – Group Chairman, Standard Chartered
- Dr Lorenzo Bini Smaghi – Chairman, Société Générale
- Hiroshi Watanabe – Advisor to President, MUFG Bank
- Burkhard Balz – Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Bundesbank
- Wu Bo – President, CFO & Member of the Management Committee, China International Capital Corporation
- Harshika Patel – Managing Director & CEO Asia Private Bank and CEO Hong Kong, J.P. Morgan
- Amy Lo – Chairman, Global Wealth Management Asia; Head & Chief Executive of UBS Hong Kong, UBS Chairman, Executive Committee of Private Wealth Management Association
- Luanne Lim – CEO HSBC Hong Kong and Chairperson AFF 2024 Steering Committee
- Mary Huen – Cluster CEO, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau, Standard Chartered
- Chartsiri Sophonpanich – President, Bangkok Bank Public Company
- Dr Levin Wang – CEO, Huatai Financial Holdings (HK)
- Matthew Ginsburg – Global Co-Head, Investment Banking, HSBC
- Lu Qin – CEO of Greater China, Aon
- Raymund Chao – Asia Pacific & China Chairman, PwC
- Hiroyuki Horii – Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
- Daniel Li – Chief Digital Officer, Personal Banking & Wealth Management, Bank of China (HK)
- Chelsea Jiang – Chief Technical & Innovation Officer of General Insurance, AXA Greater China
Asset Management & Investment:
- Jenny Johnson – President & CEO, Franklin Templeton
- Nicolas Moreau – Global CEO, HSBC Asset Management
- René Buehlmann – CEO, Investments, abrdn Asia
- Chang Sun – Partner & Chairman of China, TPG Capital
- Susan Chan – Senior Managing Director, Deputy Head of APAC, Head of Greater China & Head of BlackRock Global Markets APAC, BlackRock
- Bob Prince – Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates
- Jung-Ho Rhee – Vice Chairman, Mirae Asset Financial Group
- Victor Chu – Chairman, First Eastern Investment Group
- Min-Lan Tan – Head of Chief Investment Office APAC, UBS
- Janet Perumal – Senior Managing Director, Director of Investments, Asia & Head of Hong Kong, Wellington Management Company
- Fang Feng-lei – Founder & Chairman, HOPU Investments
- Thomas Tsao – Co-Founder, Gobi Partners
- Shuyin Tang – Co-Founder & CEO, Beacon Fund
- Qing Xu – Managing Partner, Oriza Fund of Funds
Association, Academics & more
- Prof Douglas Diamond – Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences in 2022, Merton H. Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Prof Fan Gang – President, China Development Institute
- Sally Wong – CEO, Hong Kong Investment Funds Association
- Ma Jun – Chairman & President, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)
- Chaoni Huang – Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets APAC, BNP Paribas and EVP, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)
- Tracy Wong Harris – Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance Asia, Standard Chartered and EVP Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)
- Dr Ruth A. Shapiro – Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Centre for Asian Philanthropy & Society (CAPS)
- Prof Chi Ming Shun – Adjunct & Visiting Professor, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
- John Lo – Founder, Asia Carbon Institute
- Beverley Postma – Executive Director, Grow Asia
Chairman, CEOs & Founders:
- Ronnie C. Chan – Chair, Hang Lung Properties
- Chairul Tanjung – Chairman, CT Corp
- Dr Jim Flatt – Co-founder & CEO, Brightseed
- Ramanarayanan Mahadevan – CEO, Jiva AG
- Yat Siu – Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
- Daniel Xian – Director, CEO & General Manager, SwiftPass Technologies
- Tao Zhang – Co-founder, Dao Foods International
The Program – Day 1
- Opening Session
- Plenary Session I
- Presentation on Joint Survey by PwC and HKTDC
- Keynote Luncheon
- Global Economic Outlook
- Harnessing Insurance & Capital Markets for a Resilient & Sustainable Future
- Global Spectrum
- Stewarding China’s New Chapter
- Asset & Wealth Management: Creating Opportunities through Collaboration
- Dialogues for Tomorrow
- Plenary Session II
- Cocktail Reception
- AFF Deal-making
The Program – Day 2
- Breakfast Panel
- Thematic Workshops
- CIO Insights
- Impact Investing in Asia – The Investors’ View
- Thematic Workshops
- Dialogues for Tomorrow
- Global Spectrum
- Keynote Luncheon
- Thematic Workshops
- AFF Deal-making
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