ETFGI Asia Pacific Summit in Hong Kong – Sept 3 | Day 1 Highlights & Registration Info Inside! Register now

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LONDON — August 28, 2025 — Explore the Day 1 agenda for our 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit – Asia Pacific, taking place in person on September 3rd in Hong Kong and virtually on September 4th. Register now

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from and network with leading voices from ETF issuers, regulators, investors, exchanges, and trading firms across the Asia Pacific region. Our speakers will share key insights and explore the trends shaping the future of the ETF landscape.

This educational summit is designed to foster deep, insightful discussions on the evolving role of ETFs—including active strategies and virtual assets—for financial advisors and institutional investors. We’ll dive into how market structure, regulation, due diligence, trading practices, and technology are driving ETF innovation and adoption across jurisdictions.

🎟️ Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of ETFs in Asia Pacific. Register now

AGENDA - Day 1 

📍Sept 3rd - Centricity - Concentric 2/F, Landmark Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd Central, Hong Kong 
(*Please note that all times listed are HKT) 
 

8:30 AM – 9:35 AM Registration and Networking Coffee and Tea

9:35 AM - 9:40 AM Welcome Remarks by Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM Trends in the Global ETF Industry - ETFGI Research  
Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

9:55 AM - 10:25 AM Fireside Chat - Regulatory Update 
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI
Trevor Lee, Senior Director, Investment Products Division, Securities and Futures Commission

10:25 AM - 10:50 AM Global Macro Outlook
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI     
Marcella Chow, Executive Director, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

10:50 AM - 11:35 AM Innovation, Growth and Changing Demographics: The ETF Story in APAC 
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI
Melody He, Deputy CEO & Chief Business Officer, CSOP Asset Management Limited
Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of ETF Product, APAC, State Street
Ms. Rosita Lee, Director and CEO, Hang Seng Investment
Nicholas Peach, Head of APAC iShares, BlackRock

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM How Investors Are Using ETFs in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI     
Angela Lan, Senior Strategist, Investment Strategy & Research, State Street Investment Management
Andy Liao, CFA, CFP, Regional Manager, Asia, ViewTrade Securities Inc
Archit Parakh, Group Head of Risk & Head of Investments HK, Syfe
Gregory Van, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Endowus
Aaron Yang, Executive Director, Business Strategy, CSOP Asset Management Limited

12:20 PM - 1:10 PM Networking Lunch

1:10 PM – 1:50 PM The Rise of Active ETFs in Asia Pacific
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI
Philippe El-Asmar, Managing Director, APAC Head of ETF, Direct & Digital, J.P. Morgan Asset Management 
Robinson Rouchié, Chief Investment Officer - Systematic & Quantitative Investments, BNP Paribas Asset Management

1:50 PM - 2:05 PM Accessing India
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI
Rohit Kumar, Head of Business Development, Indices and Market Data, NSE Indices Ltd., NSE Data & Analytics Ltd.

2:05 PM - 2:45 PM Opportunities for Covered Call, Defined Outcome & Alternative ETFs
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI     
Rebecca Sin, Head of Asia-Pacific Funds, Bloomberg Intelligence, Bloomberg
Pinky Siu, Partner, Financial Services, Deacons
David Tsoi, CFA, CAIA, FRM, CESGA, CAMS, Head of Index Research, APAC, Index Research & Development, Nasdaq

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Networking Break

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Understanding the Evolving Landscape of ETFs in China
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI     
Bing Fan, CIO (Global Index), E Fund Management (Hong Kong)
Zhongyi Jin, Representative, Shanghai Stock Exchange
Sandra Lu, Partner, Llinks Law Offices

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Understanding the Changing Fundamentals in Vietnam
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI   
Wanming Du, Director, Index Policy, APAC, FTSE Russell
Sui Yang Phang, Managing Director, Dragon Capital Management (Hong Kong) 

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Outlook for Asset Management and ETFs Industry in Asia Pacific – What's Next?  
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI     
Justin Christopher, Managing Director, Head of Asia, Calastone
Ashutosh Singh, MD & CEO, BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd.

5:15 PM – 5:20 PM Closing Remarks by Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

5:20 PM – 6:20 PM Networking Drinks hosted by State Street 

📅 Event Dates: September 3rd in Hong Kong and September 4th virtually
📍 Location: Centricity – Concentric, 2/F, Landmark Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
🆓 Free Registration: For CFA members, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, buy-side institutional investors, and financial advisors.
 CPD Credits: Earn educational credits
📋Check out the agenda, speakers, and topics from last year's successful ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits - Asia Pacific: https://bit.ly/47GyfE1

Upcoming 2025 ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits schedule:

• 6th Annual - Middle East/ GCC at ADGM in Abu Dhabi on October 7. Register now.
• 6th Annual - United States in New York on November 5 at The Yale Club. Register now.
• 7th Annual - Canada - Join us to Celebrate 35 Years of ETFs in Canada at 7th Annual - Canada 2025 at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)’s office on Dec 9th in Toronto! Register now.