7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, Hong Kong

7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, September 9th in Hong Kong and September 10th virtual
About this Event

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 Now.

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.

Sessions will examine how regulation, market structure, product innovation, Active ETFs, novel ETFs, ETF connect, Crypto, digital assets and tokenisation, private markets, prediction markets, due diligence, trading practices, model portfolios, technological advances, and market structure are shaping the next phase of ETF growth and adoption across the region. 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.

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

DAY 1 TOPICS AND SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:

Topics

• Trends in the Global ETF Industry - ETFGI Research  
• Fireside Chat - Regulatory Update
• Next Frontier for ETF Connect: Custom Index Design is Unlocking Opportunities
• China's ETF Market
• Rise of Active ETFs in Asia Pacific: Opportunities, Innovation and Growth
• How Investors are Using ETFs in Asia-Pacific
• India Opportunity– Local Growth, Global Interest
• Outlook for the Asset Management and ETF Industry

Speakers:

• Aniruddha Chatterjee, CEO - NSE Indices, Data and Cogencis, NSE Indices Limited
• Jazreel Cheng, Head of APAC Retail & Wealth Distribution Strategy, Nasdaq

• Philippe El-Asmar, Managing Director, Head of ETF, Direct & Digital, Asia Pacific, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
• Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI

• Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of ETF Product, APAC, State Street

• Daniel Li, Director of Asset Management, China Galaxy

• Anna Liu, CEO, HashKey RWA

• Priscilla Luk, APAC Index Products Lead, MSCI

• Ashutosh Singh, MD & CEO, BSE Indices

• Chloe Tao, Deputy Head, Product and Strategic Planning, Bosera Asset Management (International) Co.
• Fion Tsui, Director, Investment Products, Securities and Futures Commission

• Zhou Wang, Vice President, Shanghai Stock Exchange
• Matthew J. Watts, Partner, K&L Gates

DAY 2 TOPICS AND SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE:

Topics

• Australia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Fireside Chat with Taiwan Stock Exchange & Taiwan Index Plus
• Taiwan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Fireside Chat with Taipei Exchange
• India’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• New Zealand’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Indonesia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Turkey’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Japan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Malaysia’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Pakistan’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Singapore’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• China’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• South Korea’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Vietnam’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook
• Thailand’s ETF Market: Evolution & Outlook

Speakers

• Rakitha Amaranath, Head of ETP Services, MUFG Pension & Market Services
• Thom Bentley Head of Business Development, Smart
• Anil Ghelani, CFA, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP Asset Managers – India
• Jeffrey Hendrik, President Director, Indonesia Stock Exchange
• Claire Lin, Manager, Product and Solution Department, Taiwan Stock Exchange
• Julian Tsung-Sheng Liu, Chairman, Yuanta Securities Investment Trust Co. Ltd.
• Farrukh H. Sabzwari, CEO, Pakistan Stock Exchange
• John Donghoon Shin, Head of Index Business, Korea Exchange
• Divaspati Singh, Partner, Khaitan and Co
• Win Tochirakul, Managing Director, StashAway (Thailand)
• Ivan Wong, Head of Institutional iShares Distribution, Southeast Asia, BlackRock
• Tony Yang, CFA, Vice President, Global Capital Division, China Asset Management Co., Ltd
• Kei Okazaki, Head of ETF Secondary Trading, Tokyo Stock Exchange
• Shunsuke Sean Park, Investment Specialist, Japanese Equities, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management
• Alissa Hsu, Director, Client Relations Department, Taiwan Index Plus Corporation
• Koei Imai, Senior Executive, ETF Promotion Center, Product Division, Asset Management One Co., Ltd.
• Julie Chiu, Deputy General Manager, Bond Department, Taipei Exchange (TPEx)
• Deborah Fuhr, Founder & Managing Partner, ETFGI

📅Event Date: September 9th in Hong Kong and September 10th virtual
📍Location: Hong Kong
🆓Free Registration: For CFA members, buy-side institutional investors, and financial advisors.
📚CPD Credits: Earn educational credits

📋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 now!

Register to join one or more of our upcoming ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits in 2026:

• 7th Annual - Asia Pacific, September 9th in Hong Kong and September 10th virtual. Register now.
• 7th Annual - United States, September 29th in New York City. Early bird expires on August 21st Register now.
• 7th Annual - Middle East & GCC, October 20th in Dubai. Early bird expires on September 11th - Register now.
• 7th Annual - Europe & Africa, November 19th in London and November 20th virtual. Early bird expires on October 9th - Register now.
• 8th Annual - Canada, December 8th in Toronto at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)'s office. Early bird expires on October 27th - Register now.

Upcoming ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits in 2027:

• 8th Annual - Latin America, day 1 in Mexico City and day 2 virtual. Register your interest.

ETFGI is a leading independent research and consultancy firm with 14 years of experience, recognized for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, 6 annual regional in person ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit events that cover all ETFs listed global on 81 exchanges in 63 countries, and ETF TV, covering global ETF industry trends. Interested in subscribing to ETFGI’s research email: [email protected]
ETF TV (www.ETFtv.net) is an on-demand program that highlights newly launched exchange-traded funds, products, and notes, while exploring the most pressing topics shaping the ETF landscape. Each episode brings together leading voices from across the industry—including issuers, investors, benchmark providers, and traders—to discuss the trends and developments influencing the use and management of exchange-traded products.

Every show features insightful interviews with key market participants, offering expert perspectives on the issues that matter most to the ETF community. ETF TV also offers the opportunity to create sponsored episodes, allowing partners to collaborate with us in producing custom content tailored to their brand and messaging.

If you’re interested in sponsoring or speaking at one of our upcoming ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits, subscribing to any of ETFGI’s annual research services (www.ETFGI.com), sponsoring an episode of (www.ETFtv.net), exploring our consulting offerings, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] and [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration cancellation policy?

Cancellations received by 30 days prior to the event are subject to a 33% refund. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing. However, if you are unable to attend, substitutions can be made, subject to conference organizer approval, and the administrative fee will not be applied. After that, no registration fees can be refunded.

What is the complimentary passes policy?

Complimentary passes are allocated at the full discretion of the conference organizers. Complimentary bookings made online are subject to verification by the conference organizers before confirmation of the complimentary pass. If the conference organizers review an online complimentary pass registration and determine that the company and/or registrant does not fulfill the criteria for the complimentary pass, the complimentary pass can be withdrawn at the full discretion of the conference organizers.

Who qualifies as "buy side" for a complimentary pass?

Buyside complimentary passes are provided for members of the buy side including individuals (e.g., traders, portfolio managers, CIOs, ETF strategists) at asset managers, investment advisers, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, endowments, foundations, fund selectors at family offices, financial advisers and robo-advisers. All buyside complimentary passes are subject to the conference complimentary passes policy, delineated above.

Is the conference open to the media?

Yes, this conference is open to the media.

Does the conference offer sponsorship opportunities?

Yes. For information regarding sponsorships, please contact Margareta Hricova at [email protected] and Deborah Fuhr at [email protected].