Event History
Where Have We Come From?
ICBI launched FundForum Asia in April 2007 on the strength of the flagship FundForum International conference, now in its 19th year. The latter is the longest running and largest mutual fund event in Europe, with over 1500 global asset managers, distributors, analysts, advisors, academics and other leading experts participating each year. The Asian event attracted over 500 delegates in its first year, including some 200 fund buyers, creating quite a stir in the market. In the space of two years, FundForum Asia has established itself as the largest & most prestigious investment management conference in the region.
Audience Profile
The event attracts and Internatinal delegate base from over 30 different countries . Attendees include CEOs / CIOs /Fund Managers/Heads of Business Development/Heads of Marketing and other senior executives from the Fund Manufacturers, Multi-Managers, Fund of Funds, Retail & Private Banks, Insurance Companies, Fund Platforms, Investment Banks, Custodians, Transfer Agents, & their advisors.
Speaker Profile
The speaker faculty comprises the leading voices from the International and Regional investment management communuty. Faculty members typically include CEOs / CIOs / Portfolio Managers as well as senior executives from Multi-Managers, Fund of Funds, Retail & Private Banks, Insurance Companies & Fund Platforms.
What Makes FundForum A Unique Experience?
FundForum Asia has created a unique formula for combining tangible intellectual take-away with fantastic networking opportunities - making it a more time- & cost-effective solution for your business and a very compelling and exciting experience. Our unique formats include:
- Champagne Networking Roundtables: Get face to face with some of the leading speakers to discuss informally the key learning topics of the day over a glass of champagne
- Meet The CEO Lunch Tables: This is a unique opportunity to network with and put your burning question to the people who define the industry
- Electronic Polling Sessions: Find out, live, what the collective views of the industry is on a number of issues
- The Revolutionary Spotme Networking Device: Scan and sort the delegate list, send messages to other delegates, swap business cards electronically, make notes on the sessions that get sent to your in-box, set the device to vibrate when key contacts are close by
- One-Day Masterclass: Attend an intensive, focused event, with limited numbers for maximum drill down into the product and distribution topics affecting your business
