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Join us at the 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit Asia Pacific to hear from industry leaders discussing the key trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of ETFs across one of the world's most dynamic investment regions. We are delighted to unveil some of our speakers and topics for the event, taking place on 9 September in Hong Kong and 10 September virtually. Register to to access the session recordings.
The Asia Pacific ETF industry now includes over 5,200 ETFs with over 5,480 listings, managing US$2.71 trillion in assets, offered by 305 providers across 24 exchanges in 17 countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.
The summit is designed as an educational event for financial advisors and institutional investors in the Asia Pacific region. Industry leaders from issuers, regulators, investors, exchanges, and trading firms will share insights on the selection, use and trading of ETFs, including active, virtual assets, market structure, regulations, novel ETFs, tokenisation, prediction markets and technological advancements shaping ETF innovation and usage. Discussions will also highlight the opportunities and challenges facing retail investors, financial advisors and institutional investors as ETF usage continues to expand across diverse markets and jurisdictions.
| Asia Pacific | # | # listings | Assets |
| ETFs/ETPs | (US$ Mn) | ||
| Jun-26 | |||
| Australia | 471 | 496 | 230,122 |
| China | 1,576 | 1,576 | 697,271 |
| Hong Kong | 244 | 413 | 93,704 |
| India | 331 | 331 | 120,445 |
| Indonesia | 40 | 40 | 768 |
| Japan | 441 | 463 | 845,591 |
| Kazakhstan | 47 | 51 | 10 |
| Malaysia | 15 | 16 | 707 |
| New Zealand | 44 | 44 | 4,159 |
| Pakistan | 9 | 9 | 24.7 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Singapore | 45 | 95 | 15,943 |
| South Korea | 1,517 | 1,517 | 344,373 |
| Taiwan | 364 | 369 | 353,615 |
| Thailand | 13 | 13 | 585 |
| Turkey | 30 | 30 | 7,320 |
| Vietnam | 19 | 19 | 915 |
| Total | 5,207 | 5,483 | 2,715,575 |
Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of ETFs in Asia-Pacific! Register to to access the session recordings!
DAY 1 AGENDA – Hong Kong | Wednesday, 9 September 2026
(*Please note that all times listed are HKT)
9.00am – 9:45am Registration & Networking Coffee
9.45am – 9:55am Welcome Remarks by Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI
9:55AM - 10.30AM Trends in the Global ETF Industry - ETFGI Research
Speaker: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI
10.30AM - 11.00AM Fireside Chat - Regulatory Update
Fion Tsui, Director, Investment Products, Securities and Futures Commission
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI
11.00AM - 11.45AM Next Frontier for ETF Connect: Custom Index Design is Unlocking Opportunities
Daniel Li, Director of Asset Management, CGS International Holdings Limited
Priscilla Luk, APAC Index Products Lead, MSCI
Chloe Tao, Head of Product and Development, Bosera Asset Management (International) Co. Limited
Sylvia Zhang, Executive Director, Assistant Head of Global Index, E Fund Management (Hong Kong)
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI
11.45AM - 12.25PM China's ETF Market
Melody Xian He, Deputy CEO/CBO, CSOP Asset Management Limited
Zhou Wang, Vice President of Product Innovation Department, Shanghai Stock Exchange
YaoYao, Senior Manager, Department of Fund Supervision, Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
12.25PM - 1.30PM Networking Lunch Break
1.30PM - 1.50PM India Opportunity – Local Growth, Global Interest
Aniruddha Chatterjee, CEO - NSE Indices, Data and Cogencis, NSE Indices Limited
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
1.50PM - 2.30PM The Rise of Active ETFs in Asia Pacific: Opportunities, Innovation and Growth
Philippe El-Asmar, Managing Director, Head of ETF, Direct & Digital, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Lisa Ren, Head of APAC ETF Product Strategy, Fidelity Investments
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
2.30PM - 2.50PM The Rise of Thematic ETFs in Asia Pacific
Anita Mo, CEO and Head of Client Management, Hang Seng Indexes Company
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
2.50PM - 3.20PM Networking Coffee Break
3.20PM - 4.00PM How Investors Are Using ETFs in Asia Pacific
Jazreel Cheng, Head of APAC Retail & Wealth Distribution Strategy, Nasdaq
Rebecca Sin, Head of Asia-Pacific Funds, Bloomberg Intelligence, Bloomberg
Matthew J. Watts, Partner – Asset Management & Investment Funds, K&L Gates
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
4.00PM - 4.40PM Understanding ETF Liquidity and Best Trading Practices
Anson Chow, Institutional Sales & Trading, Jane Street
Ricky Mok, Head of ETF Capital Markets, Hang Seng Investment Management
Joyce Rosely, Senior Relationship Manager, MarketAxess
Antoine de Saint Vaulry, APAC Head of ETF Sales and Business Development, Citi
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
4.40PM - 5.20PM Outlook for the Asset Management and ETF Industry
Keith Chau, Asset & Wealth Management Assurance Partner, PwC Hong Kong
Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of ETF Product, APAC, State Street
Anna Liu, CEO, HashKey RWA
Ashutosh Singh, MD & CEO, BSE Indices
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
5.20PM - 5.25PM Closing Remarks by Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner & Founder, ETFGI
Join Women in ETFs APAC for an insightful discussion on the trends, developments, and opportunities shaping the ETF market in Asia.
6:00–7:00 PM The Evolving ETF Landscape: 2026 Review and 2027 Outlook
Sue Lee, APAC Head of Index Investment Strategy, S&P Global
Giselle Lai, Director, Digital Assets Strategist APAC, Fidelity International
Jean-Francois Mesnard-Sense, MD, Head of APAC, Middle East & Africa ETF Capital Markets, State Street Investment Management
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
7:00–9:00 PM Networking Drinks & Canapés
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DAY 2 AGENDA – Virtual Sessions | Thursday, 10 September 2026
Day 2 will feature a series of virtual sessions exploring ETF markets and key industry developments in countries throughout the Asia Pacific region.
(*Please note that the time listed is HKT)
10:45–10:50 AM Welcome Remarks by Margareta Hricova, Managing Director, ETFGI
10:50–11:15 AM Australia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Rakitha Amaranath, Head of ETP Services, MUFG Pension & Market Services
Patrick Andriske, Senior Specialist ETF Capital Markets, Vanguard Australia
Jessica Leung, Portfolio Manager, Global X ETFs
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
11:15–11:30 AM China’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Tony Yang, CFA, Vice President, Global Capital Division, China Asset Management Co., Ltd
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
11:30 AM–12:15 PM India’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Anil Ghelani, CFA, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP Asset Managers – India
Shikhar Kacker, Partner, Khaitan and Co
Deepak Yadav, Head of ETF, Index Funds and Model Portfolios, Jio Blackrock
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
12:15–12:25 PM Indonesia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Jeffrey Hendrik, President Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
12:25–12:55 PM Japan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Koei Imai, Senior Executive, ETF Promotion Center, Product Division, Asset Management One Co., Ltd.
Kei Okazaki, Head of ETF Secondary Trading, Tokyo Stock Exchange
Shunsuke Sean Park, Investment Specialist, Japanese Equities, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
12:55–1:15 PM Kazakhstan's ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Ainagul Iskakova, Deputy Chairperson of the Management Board, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE)
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
1:15–1:40 PM Malaysia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Shahrul Amry Abd Malek, Director, Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
1:40–1:50 PM New Zealand’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Thom Bentley, Head of Business Development, Smart
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
1:50–2:00 PM Pakistan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO, Pakistan Stock Exchange
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
2:00–2:40 PM Singapore’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Jeremy Foo, Singapore Country Manager, StashAway
Kang Wei Chin, Director, Securities Trading, Equities – Securities, SGX Group
Jonathan Shyong, Vice President, Xtrackers Sales, South East Asia, DWS Group
Ivan Wong, Head of Institutional iShares Distribution, Southeast Asia, BlackRock
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
2:40–2:50 PM Fireside Chat with Taipei Exchange
Julie Chiu, Deputy General Manager, Bond Department, Taipei Exchange (TPEx)
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
2:50–3:20 PM Fireside Chat with Taiwan Stock Exchange & Taiwan Index Plus
Alissa Hsu, Director, Client Relations Department, Taiwan Index Plus Corporation
Claire Lin, Manager, Product and Solution Department, Taiwan Stock Exchange
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
3:20–3:35 PM Taiwan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Julian Tsung-Sheng Liu, Chairman, Yuanta Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd.
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
3:35–4:05 PM Vietnam's ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Wanming Du, Director, Index Policy, APAC, FTSE Russell
Will Ross, Chief Client Officer, International Client Group, Dragon Capital
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
4:05–4:30 PM South Korea’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Francis Geeseok Oh, Head of REX Asia, REX Financial
John Donghoon Shin, Head of Index Business, Korea Exchange
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
4:30–5:05 PM Thailand’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
Rin Narakornpijit, Co-Portfolio Manager, Kasikorn Asset Management
Win Tochirakul, Managing Director, StashAway (Thailand)
Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI
5:05–5:10 PM Closing Remarks by Margareta Hricova, Managing Director, ETFGI
📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept 9th in Hong Kong from 9am HKT
📍Location: Centricity – Concentric, 2/F, Landmark Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
⏰ Programme: Full day event
📅 Date: Thursday, Sept 10th - Virtual sessions from 10.45am HKT
🆓Free Registration: For CFA members, buy-side institutional investors, and financial advisors.
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📋View the agenda, speakers, and topics from last year's successful annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific here
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from and network with industry leaders from ETF issuers, regulators, investors, exchanges, trading firms across the ETFs markets in the Asia Pacific region as they share key insights and explore the trends driving the future of the ETF landscape. Register to to access the session recordings!
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