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Introducing Alternatives Selection Nexus – the region’s newest, premier business matching event for asset managers, private banks and IAMs. The event kicks off with a vital and influential panel discussion themed around emerging trends in product selection and investor demand in the private markets space, followed by innovative closed-door rotation sessions where select asset managers have the opportunity to showcase their latest investment strategies and insights in a workshop setting.
Agenda This agenda is subject to change
| 08:30 – 09:05 | Registration and Networking Coffee |
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| 09:05 – 09:10 | Welcome Remarks
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| 09:10 – 09:50 | Opening Panel Discussion
Sophisticated investors, sophisticated offerings – How far have alternatives come in the past year?
Speakers: Mischa Bitton
Standard Chartered Chee Jiun Wen
Bank of Singapore Fabian Körzendörfer
StepStone Group Jason Ng
Bank Julius BaerModerator: Audrey RajAsian Private Banker | |
| 09:50 – 10:10 |
Networking and transition
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| 10:10 – 12:25 |
Breakout Sessions
Workshop 1: Unlocking private markets: Building portfolios with strategies seeking stable income and capital preservation
Join us for a deep dive into the growing opportunities within private markets, where direct lending, alternative credit, triple net lease real estate, and digital infrastructure are redefining portfolio construction. As public companies in developed markets remain private for longer, private market investments have surged, becoming an essential asset class for investors seeking stable income and capital preservation. Discover how integrating private markets into client portfolios can enhance risk-adjusted returns through differentiated strategies designed to provide compelling income streams and capital preservation. Speaker: Cai Foong
Blue OwlHosted by
Workshop 2: Private credit – A global evergreen strategy in direct lending and asset-backed finance
 Private credit presents a compelling alternative to traditional financial instruments, particularly in direct lending and asset-backed finance. In today’s volatile market, private credit offers risk-adjusted returns due to its flexibility and lower correlation with traditional asset classes. Jason Phillips from KKR’s Asia Credit team will delve into how private credit can function as a strategic asset class. He will explore the growth in direct lending, address the potential benefits of asset-backed finance as a safeguard against market volatility, and discuss strategies for mitigating risks while pursuing returns. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of private credit, with a special focus on why a global evergreen strategy would be an ideal option for private wealth investors to consider. Discover how these insights can enhance your investment strategy and navigate the complexities of the current financial landscape. Speaker: Jason Phillips
KKRHosted by
Workshop 3: The best of both worlds: Unlocking portfolio resilience with Convertible Arbitrage
In an era of heightened market volatility, traditional asset classes may fall short on diversification. Convertible Arbitrage offers a resilient strategy that capitalizes on pricing inefficiencies in convertible bonds — blending equity upside with fixed-income defensiveness to enhance returns while mitigating risk. In this workshop, you will learn about:
Speaker: Antony Creighton
Lazard Asset ManagementHosted by
Workshop 4: Powering the future
 The race to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 is accelerating what many believe to be the largest infrastructure opportunity of our lifetime. Since 2005, Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has been at the forefront of renewable energy investments, leveraging a global presence and local approach. With infrastructure deeply embedded in MAM’s DNA, this workshop will showcase MAM’s strategic investments, innovative technologies, and opportunities in the energy transition space. Attendees will gain insights through real asset examples, exploring how MAM, the world’s largest infrastructure manager, is capitalising on growing demand for scalable renewable energy infrastructure amidst increasing global energy needs. Speaker: Ed Lewis
MacquarieHosted by
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| 12:25 – 12:35 |
Networking and transition
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| 12:35 – 13:15 | Closing Panel Discussion
Getting the alternatives balance right for the second half of the decade
Speakers: Edwin Chan
iCapital Antoine des Noyers
J.P. Morgan Private Bank Wong Meng KeetUOB Private Bank  Walter ZhangIndosuez Wealth Management Moderator:Audrey RajAsian Private Banker | |
| 13:15 – 14:30 |
Networking Lunch
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Speakers
Advisory Council
Conversation Partners
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Antony Creighton
Director, Head of Strategy (Asia ex-Japan), Lazard Asset Management Antony Creighton is a Director with Lazard Asset Management Singapore. He began working in the investment management business in 1981. Prior to joining Lazard in December 2013, Antony spent 8 years as a Portfolio Advisor with Wellington Global Investment Management Ltd in Hong Kong and was also previously a Principal Consultant in the Asian investment practice of Towers Watson. Antony spent the first 16 years of his career as a portfolio manager/analyst in the UK, managing large institutional equity portfolios for clients of Gartmore and Deutsche Asset Management before moving to Australia with Deutsche in 1998. He has a BA in Economics from Leeds Metropolitan University and is an Associate of the CFA Society of the UK and a member of the Hong Kong Securities Institute.
Director, Head of Strategy (Asia ex-Japan), Lazard Asset Management Antony Creighton is a Director with Lazard Asset Management Singapore. He began working in the investment management business in 1981. Prior to joining Lazard in December 2013, Antony spent 8 years as a Portfolio Advisor with Wellington Global Investment Management Ltd in Hong Kong and was also previously a Principal Consultant in the Asian investment practice of Towers Watson. Antony spent the first 16 years of his career as a portfolio manager/analyst in the UK, managing large institutional equity portfolios for clients of Gartmore and Deutsche Asset Management before moving to Australia with Deutsche in 1998. He has a BA in Economics from Leeds Metropolitan University and is an Associate of the CFA Society of the UK and a member of the Hong Kong Securities Institute.
Chee Jiun Wen
Head of Alternative Investments, Bank of Singapore Chee Jiun Wen is the head of private markets and alternatives at Bank of Singapore, responsible for the due diligence and advisory of private market fund investments, hedge funds and liquid alternatives. He joined from Julius Baer, where he focused on fund selection and advisory in Asia. Jiun Wen has prior experience at Partners Group and Cambridge Associates, assessing and selecting fund managers, providing consulting and investment solutions across asset classes and developing strategic partnerships in Asia. He started his career in Goldman Sachs and has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Warwick.
Head of Alternative Investments, Bank of Singapore Chee Jiun Wen is the head of private markets and alternatives at Bank of Singapore, responsible for the due diligence and advisory of private market fund investments, hedge funds and liquid alternatives. He joined from Julius Baer, where he focused on fund selection and advisory in Asia. Jiun Wen has prior experience at Partners Group and Cambridge Associates, assessing and selecting fund managers, providing consulting and investment solutions across asset classes and developing strategic partnerships in Asia. He started his career in Goldman Sachs and has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Warwick.
Antoine des Noyers
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, Southeast Asia, J.P. Morgan Private Bank Antoine des Noyers is a senior product specialist within the alternative investments group of J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Based in Singapore, Antoine leads the alternative investments practice for Southeast Asia and advises private clients across the region on the construction of hedge fund, private equity, private debt and real asset portfolios. Before relocating to Singapore in September 2022, Antoine was based in Geneva, where he co-led the alternative investments practice for Europe and the Middle-East, covering entrepreneurs, financial executives as well as a significant number of large institutional family offices. Antoine has been with the firm since 2010. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan and relocating to Switzerland, Antoine began his career as an equity buy-side analyst and worked at Credit Suisse Asset Management, DNCA Finance and Aberdeen Asset Management in France and in Singapore. Antoine holds a master’s degree in finance from Audencia Group (Nantes, France) and is CAIA charter holder.
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, Southeast Asia, J.P. Morgan Private Bank Antoine des Noyers is a senior product specialist within the alternative investments group of J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank. Based in Singapore, Antoine leads the alternative investments practice for Southeast Asia and advises private clients across the region on the construction of hedge fund, private equity, private debt and real asset portfolios. Before relocating to Singapore in September 2022, Antoine was based in Geneva, where he co-led the alternative investments practice for Europe and the Middle-East, covering entrepreneurs, financial executives as well as a significant number of large institutional family offices. Antoine has been with the firm since 2010. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan and relocating to Switzerland, Antoine began his career as an equity buy-side analyst and worked at Credit Suisse Asset Management, DNCA Finance and Aberdeen Asset Management in France and in Singapore. Antoine holds a master’s degree in finance from Audencia Group (Nantes, France) and is CAIA charter holder.
Fabian Körzendörfer
Partner, StepStone Group Mr. Körzendörfer is a Partner within StepStone’s Private Debt research team. He focuses on direct lending strategies in the US and Europe with an emphasis on secondaries and co-investments. In his function, Mr. Körzendörfer is also a portfolio manager of StepStone’s private debt portfolios including both drawdown and evergreen funds. Prior to joining StepStone, Mr. Körzendörfer was with PwC’s M&A department in Zurich where he focused on the acquisition and restructuring of financial institutions. Mr. Körzendörfer holds a BSc in economics from LMU Munich and is a CFA® charterholder.
Partner, StepStone Group Mr. Körzendörfer is a Partner within StepStone’s Private Debt research team. He focuses on direct lending strategies in the US and Europe with an emphasis on secondaries and co-investments. In his function, Mr. Körzendörfer is also a portfolio manager of StepStone’s private debt portfolios including both drawdown and evergreen funds. Prior to joining StepStone, Mr. Körzendörfer was with PwC’s M&A department in Zurich where he focused on the acquisition and restructuring of financial institutions. Mr. Körzendörfer holds a BSc in economics from LMU Munich and is a CFA® charterholder.
Ed Lewis
Managing Director, Macquarie Edward is responsible for origination, investment and asset management for Macquarie in Asia. Edward joined Macquarie in Melbourne in 2008 and has worked on investment, M&A, financing and capital raising opportunities across Asia Pacific. Edward moved to Singapore in 2015 with a responsibility for principal investments with a focus on renewable and energy transition investments. Edward led the acquisition of Conergy Energy Asia in 2018 which became Blueleaf Energy and has overseen Blueleaf’s growth including leading investment and development transactions. Edward is a director on the board of Blueleaf Energy and has over 8 years’ experience representing Macquarie on portfolio company boards. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Finance from INSEAD.
Managing Director, Macquarie Edward is responsible for origination, investment and asset management for Macquarie in Asia. Edward joined Macquarie in Melbourne in 2008 and has worked on investment, M&A, financing and capital raising opportunities across Asia Pacific. Edward moved to Singapore in 2015 with a responsibility for principal investments with a focus on renewable and energy transition investments. Edward led the acquisition of Conergy Energy Asia in 2018 which became Blueleaf Energy and has overseen Blueleaf’s growth including leading investment and development transactions. Edward is a director on the board of Blueleaf Energy and has over 8 years’ experience representing Macquarie on portfolio company boards. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Finance from INSEAD.
Jason Ng
Co-Head, Alternatives & Strategic Solutions Specialists Asia, Bank Julius Baer Jason Ng is an executive director and co-head of the alternative & strategic solutions specialists Asia team at Bank Julius Baer. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for alternatives investments advisory (comprising hedge funds, private equity and private credit) and facilitating third party investment banking / corporate finance advisory and financing solutions for clients of Bank Julius Baer. Prior to joining Bank Julius Baer in 2017, Jason was an investment banker with Evercore and Credit Suisse, focusing on mergers & acquisitions, private and public capital fund raising, and structured financing. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours in Finance) from The University of Melbourne.
Co-Head, Alternatives & Strategic Solutions Specialists Asia, Bank Julius Baer Jason Ng is an executive director and co-head of the alternative & strategic solutions specialists Asia team at Bank Julius Baer. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for alternatives investments advisory (comprising hedge funds, private equity and private credit) and facilitating third party investment banking / corporate finance advisory and financing solutions for clients of Bank Julius Baer. Prior to joining Bank Julius Baer in 2017, Jason was an investment banker with Evercore and Credit Suisse, focusing on mergers & acquisitions, private and public capital fund raising, and structured financing. Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours in Finance) from The University of Melbourne.
Wong Meng Keet
Managing Director & Head of Managed Products & Alternative Investments, UOB Private Bank Meng Keet is the head of managed product solutions at UOB Private Bank. He oversees both the fund due diligence and fund advisory teams. In this role, he evaluates and advises on all long-only and alternative investment funds and mandates. Prior to joining UOB Private Bank, Meng Keet was a Partner and Senior Analyst at Albourne Partners. Albourne is the world’s largest alternative investment advisory with over USD 700 billion in assets under advice. At Albourne, Meng Keet advised a wide range of institutional investors, including sovereign funds, state and corporate pension plans, endowments and foundations as well as family offices on alternative investment allocations. Meng Keet is a former associate director with UBS AG in Hong Kong. Meng Keet has a BA in history from Yale University, an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a BA in law from Wolfson College, Cambridge University.
Managing Director & Head of Managed Products & Alternative Investments, UOB Private Bank Meng Keet is the head of managed product solutions at UOB Private Bank. He oversees both the fund due diligence and fund advisory teams. In this role, he evaluates and advises on all long-only and alternative investment funds and mandates. Prior to joining UOB Private Bank, Meng Keet was a Partner and Senior Analyst at Albourne Partners. Albourne is the world’s largest alternative investment advisory with over USD 700 billion in assets under advice. At Albourne, Meng Keet advised a wide range of institutional investors, including sovereign funds, state and corporate pension plans, endowments and foundations as well as family offices on alternative investment allocations. Meng Keet is a former associate director with UBS AG in Hong Kong. Meng Keet has a BA in history from Yale University, an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a BA in law from Wolfson College, Cambridge University.
Walter Zhang
Head of Private Markets Investor Relations, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management Walter Zhang joined CA Indosuez in 2023 and is the head of private markets investor relations in Asia. He is responsible for developing and strengthening the deployment of the Private Markets offering for the Asian clients. Prior to joining CA Indosuez, Walter had close to a decade of extensive investment experience across reputable PE players, including HarbourVest Partners, Brookfield and Cambridge Associates. With a strong investment background, he has deep knowledge in private equity, co-investment and secondary markets. This provides Walter with a competitive edge in providing deep insights and market updates to clients in both Singapore and Hong Kong branches. Walter holds double degrees in business administration (BBA) and bachelor of industrial systems engineering (1st class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. He is also both a chartered financial analyst (CFA) and chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA) charter holder. Walter is fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Foochow.
Head of Private Markets Investor Relations, Asia, Indosuez Wealth Management Walter Zhang joined CA Indosuez in 2023 and is the head of private markets investor relations in Asia. He is responsible for developing and strengthening the deployment of the Private Markets offering for the Asian clients. Prior to joining CA Indosuez, Walter had close to a decade of extensive investment experience across reputable PE players, including HarbourVest Partners, Brookfield and Cambridge Associates. With a strong investment background, he has deep knowledge in private equity, co-investment and secondary markets. This provides Walter with a competitive edge in providing deep insights and market updates to clients in both Singapore and Hong Kong branches. Walter holds double degrees in business administration (BBA) and bachelor of industrial systems engineering (1st class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. He is also both a chartered financial analyst (CFA) and chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA) charter holder. Walter is fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Foochow.
Jason Phillips
Director of Asia Credit, KKR Jason Phillips (Sydney) joined KKR in 2018 and is a Director on the Asia Credit team, where he leads the Australia and New Zealand Credit business. Prior to relocating to Sydney in early 2023, Mr. Phillips was a member of the U.S. Corporate Private Credit team in New York. Before joining KKR, Mr. Phillips was an associate on Deutsche Bank’s direct lending team in both New York and London. Mr. Phillips holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University.
Director of Asia Credit, KKR Jason Phillips (Sydney) joined KKR in 2018 and is a Director on the Asia Credit team, where he leads the Australia and New Zealand Credit business. Prior to relocating to Sydney in early 2023, Mr. Phillips was a member of the U.S. Corporate Private Credit team in New York. Before joining KKR, Mr. Phillips was an associate on Deutsche Bank’s direct lending team in both New York and London. Mr. Phillips holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University.
Mischa Bitton
Head, Alternative Investments, Wealth Management, Standard Chartered Bank Mischa joined Standard Chartered Bank in June 2019. Based in Singapore, he is leading the alternative investments team overseeing hedge funds and private markets products. Prior to that, Mischa worked for DBS Bank and Societe Generale Private Banking where he held various positions in Asia and in Europe as product manager in the fund team, covering both traditional and non-traditional investments. He has more than 10 years of experience in the fund management industry. Mischa holds an MSc in finance and banking from the University Paris II Assas and is CAIA Charterholder.
Head, Alternative Investments, Wealth Management, Standard Chartered Bank Mischa joined Standard Chartered Bank in June 2019. Based in Singapore, he is leading the alternative investments team overseeing hedge funds and private markets products. Prior to that, Mischa worked for DBS Bank and Societe Generale Private Banking where he held various positions in Asia and in Europe as product manager in the fund team, covering both traditional and non-traditional investments. He has more than 10 years of experience in the fund management industry. Mischa holds an MSc in finance and banking from the University Paris II Assas and is CAIA Charterholder.
Cai Foong
Vice President, Private Wealth, Singapore, Blue Owl Cai is a Vice President at Blue Owl and member of the International Private Wealth Team. In his role as a senior member of the Private Wealth APAC team, he focuses on supporting Blue Owl’s Private Wealth business development and strategic partnerships across the region. Before joining Blue Owl, Cai was most recently an Executive Director in the Alternative Capital Markets Group within the Asset and Wealth Management Division in Goldman Sachs. He was the regional market lead for Southeast Asia and Australia, and was primarily responsible for sourcing, marketing, fundraising and providing ongoing investor relations for alternative investments offerings including private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, hedge funds, co- investment opportunities and private placements. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Cai was an Associate Director and deputy team lead for Private Markets at UBS Global Wealth Management where he started his career. Cai earned a Bachelor of Business Management (Cum Laude) with a Major in Finance from Singapore Management University.
Vice President, Private Wealth, Singapore, Blue Owl Cai is a Vice President at Blue Owl and member of the International Private Wealth Team. In his role as a senior member of the Private Wealth APAC team, he focuses on supporting Blue Owl’s Private Wealth business development and strategic partnerships across the region. Before joining Blue Owl, Cai was most recently an Executive Director in the Alternative Capital Markets Group within the Asset and Wealth Management Division in Goldman Sachs. He was the regional market lead for Southeast Asia and Australia, and was primarily responsible for sourcing, marketing, fundraising and providing ongoing investor relations for alternative investments offerings including private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, hedge funds, co- investment opportunities and private placements. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Cai was an Associate Director and deputy team lead for Private Markets at UBS Global Wealth Management where he started his career. Cai earned a Bachelor of Business Management (Cum Laude) with a Major in Finance from Singapore Management University.
Edwin Chan
Head of Client Solutions APAC, iCapital Edwin Chan joined iCapital in 2021 and he is Head of Client Solutions APAC, based in Hong Kong. Previously he also served as Head of Asia, where he successfully started iCapital’s Asia business operation, significantly grew the business from Hong Kong and Singapore, and expanded the client franchise across APAC. Building on this initial success in the region, Edwin is now focusing on strategic client management and new business development activities. Prior to joining iCapital, Edwin successfully founded and spent a decade building the Probitas Partners business in Asia. He has worked with many private market firms across different private market strategies, as well as with institutional and family office investors in the Asia Pacific region. Previously, Edwin worked with AIG Global Investments, Citi, and HSBC based out of Hong Kong in various regional roles covering clients across the broad Asian geography. He is currently the Deputy Chair of the Financial Services Committee of CPA Australia (Greater China), and he is an appointed member of the External and Public Affairs Committee of The Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA). He holds an MBA and a BA from the University of South Australia and is a Certified Practicing Accountant of CPA Australia.
Head of Client Solutions APAC, iCapital Edwin Chan joined iCapital in 2021 and he is Head of Client Solutions APAC, based in Hong Kong. Previously he also served as Head of Asia, where he successfully started iCapital’s Asia business operation, significantly grew the business from Hong Kong and Singapore, and expanded the client franchise across APAC. Building on this initial success in the region, Edwin is now focusing on strategic client management and new business development activities. Prior to joining iCapital, Edwin successfully founded and spent a decade building the Probitas Partners business in Asia. He has worked with many private market firms across different private market strategies, as well as with institutional and family office investors in the Asia Pacific region. Previously, Edwin worked with AIG Global Investments, Citi, and HSBC based out of Hong Kong in various regional roles covering clients across the broad Asian geography. He is currently the Deputy Chair of the Financial Services Committee of CPA Australia (Greater China), and he is an appointed member of the External and Public Affairs Committee of The Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA). He holds an MBA and a BA from the University of South Australia and is a Certified Practicing Accountant of CPA Australia.
