InvestOps Asia

✨ Thank you for creating so many wonderful moments with us in 2024! ✨ As the year draws to a close, we're filled with gratitude for every laugh, every shared memory, and every moment that made this year extraordinary. 🌟 This season is all about connection, joy, and celebration, and we hope your holidays are brimming with love and cheer. 🎄🎅 We're headed for the holidays, but work is well underway for InvestOps Asia 2025 - that means more fun and smiles await us very soon. For now though, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉💖

Two ways to shape the afternoon at InvestOps Asia   TRACK A explores AI in deeper detail. You can’t escape #chatgpt no matter the industry...so how can it pave the way for AI driven technologies to transform operational processes and drives efficiencies? We’ve got the juicy bits from Chauwei Yak, Lili WANG and Igor Evangelij   For those looking for a bit of fun, TRACK B continues the “Magic of the Mind” experience by Magician & Mindreader Tom Weil Magician. The participants of this workshop picked up what is perhaps the best way to icebreak and communicate a message – Magic✨! 

An insightful Fireside Chat on driving front-to-back connectivity    The leaders delves deep for strategies to streamline global cross-asset operations amidst margin pressures.     So much have been shared, from technology infrastructure, compliance with diverse global regulations, risk factors associated with cross-asset operations so a big thank you to the panel Valentin Dadure, Aria Zarei, CFA, Ken Forbes for delivering these insights! 

Streamlining Automation with Effortless Precision    The theme begins with Jonathan Lim, CFA (p.s he’s not a vendor) and his keynote presentation: How to automate workflows, leverage on new and existing technology to make operations more efficient?    With of the buzz around AI, how can we delicately integrate automation and technology to day-to-day operations to facilitate operations, train our talent to use this technology and improve operational outflow?    Ultimately, its about making sure employees feel empowered and not replaced by automation, as the panel Amy Hitchcock, Ken HUI, Sidney Tan, Jackson Ng, Chanelle Crabtree (nee Rowe) exchange views on how to foster that perfect environment. 

With that opening address from chairperson Joanne (Jo) Murphy we’re back for Day 2!    A deeper look at Navigating the Regulatory Environment as we see what the leaders are prioritising in the regulatory space to bring #investmentoperations to the next level.    Manish Khandelwal returns to lead the opening presentation on how regulatory frameworks can prioritise investor protection, foster innovation...and whether global economic changes impacted APAC leaders' perspectives on investment regulations?

3 distinct fireside chats for the afternoon… Jason Inzer caught up with Robert-Alexandre Hollinger to see where the latest data innovations fit in for a holistic data strategy that improves access, integrity, and security to drive greater process optimisation and deliver value-add insights to your business The talk on Data innovation goes end-to-end as Sumedha Thomare and Kevin Hardy look at building a robust data framework and apply the latest data analytics tools to optimise your front, middle and back-office operations and unlock operational alpha How can you redefine your operating model to move beyond a cost centre and become a revenue generator that drives greater business value? Those steps were explored between Rein van Rooyen, FIAA, FIA, CFA, CAIA, FRM, CIPM, CIMA® and Craig Plane, Director, Unite Consulting as we wrap up the segment on Integrating Data & Digital Transformation: From Theory to Practice

Examining The Future, and Reality, of #TSettlements How has the T+1 transition affected the post-trade industry, regions, and operations? That’s what we’re here to find out as Sharon Seow explores the impact alongside fellow speakers Chanelle Crabtree (nee Rowe) and Sumedha Thomare And what about #asia? With China having T+0, and India moving to T+0, what can be expected next in these markets and what are the implications for investors and market participants? Chanelle continues the discussion as moderator with perspectives from Manish Khandelwal and Kevin Hardy

Defining the Operating Model of the Future Hearing the leaders Alexander Shaik, Abdel El Ferdi, Valentin Dadure, Rein van Rooyen, FIAA, FIA, CFA, CAIA, FRM, CIPM, CIMA® talk shop on future-proofing your investment operations. What does a best-in-class operating model look like and how can you build it to effectively respond to new market dynamics in the fast-evolving technological landscape It’s topped off with Bloomberg’s keynote presentation on how to invest in robust and scalable technology platforms that transform your end-to-end operational capabilities, drive process efficiencies and generate greater business value. Thank you James Windfield for delivering these tips! Returning from the break with some coffee, we’re all ears for the insights coming from David O'Brien, Mike McGarry, Stephen Hull as the discussion continues in a keynote on creating a front to back, digital-first operating model

InvestOps Asia kicks off with opening addresses from Yaroslava Bhandari, Joanne (Jo) Murphy! The theme for our opening segment is “Navigating Success in Turbulent Times” We’ve placed COOs Jerrie Huang, CFA, Ken HUI, Stephen Hull, together to discuss how best to adapt operating capabilities to become more resilient and agile in an age of global disruptions to drive your business forward.

The solutions to the biggest #invesmentoperations challenges of 2024 Taking place next week at the first ever InvestOps Asia Here's what going down at a glance... Looking forward to meeting all 170+ of you onsite! Want to get your seat? Everything is now on a case by case basis   Act fast by submitting your interest here right away: https://lnkd.in/gUvagFSj