Clifford Chance Annual Asia Funds Conference 2021

Presentations

Clifford Chance's APAC Funds & Investment Management team hosted its Annual Asia Funds Conference (AFC), one of our largest regional flagship events, virtually on Thursday, 2 December 2021.

We convened experienced legal practitioners and industry experts from around the world to join us in a series of insight-driven conversations closely relevant to the asset management industry, with the goal of tracking trends, discussing challenges and opportunities, and most importantly bringing new ideas and perspective to our clients as the industry undergoes a period of massive transformation.

View the APAC Funds conference brochure here.

Welcome and Keynote Addres | Reimagination (December 2021)

Our theme for the conference this year was 'Reimagination'. Shifting geo-political landscapes, a rapidly developing regulatory environment, digitalisation and ESG are prompting asset managers around the world to actively rethink and reimagine their business and investment models.

Global Regulatory Update (December 2021)

Current market trends and key regulatory issues affecting the fund industry in Asia Pacific and across the globe

Private Equity and Real Estate Funds Update (December 2021)

Key regulatory issues and hot topics for Private Equity and Real Estate funds sectors

ESG (December 2021)

Articulating and Implementing ESG in a Global Asset Management Business

Time Dilation (December 2021)

Asset Management in the New Tech Era

Fireside Chat with Björn Öste (December 2021)

Conversation with Björn Öste, Co-Founder of Oatly and Founder and CEO of Good Idea Drink on his journey to drive change and create value while prioritising environment and health factors.

US Update (December 2021)

US Regulatory Initiatives and SEC Enforcement Priorities

China Onshore Asset Management Update (December 2021)

Updates on the range of options available for global managers to structure and market funds within China and to establish wholly-owned or joint venture financial institutions that provide both regulated and unregulated asset management services.

Japan: New Horizons for Foreign Investment Managers and Corporate Governance (December 2021)

Recent steps taken in Japan to reform and strengthen its corporate governance regime and the implications relevant to foreign investment managers.

Secondaries in 2021 and Beyond (December 2021)

Dynamic Growth or a Frothy Market?

Transcending Boundaries (December 2021)

New Investment Areas for Hedge Funds

Diversity & Inclusion (December 2021)

Why Inclusion Requires a Permanent Campaign in the Workplace and Why You Need to Lead It

Closing Remarks (December 2021)

Round-up of the conference by APAC funds partners covering insights on diversity and inclusion, hedge funds, tech and China developments amongst others.