Balancing risks and rewards in structured products in the face of regulatory changes

In the wake of tighter investor protection measures and surging demand for simple, easy-to-understand and transparent products, the industry has returned to examine the fundamental nature and true rationale behind investing in structured products. On the other hand, the markets are looking for product innovation that could offer customisation and optimised payoffs adhering to specific risk reward profiles. As the regulators’ consultations conclude, debates will continue over the introduction of disclosure requirements and their effectiveness of addressing the issues.

The 6th annual Structured Products Asia conference is the only event of its kind discussing the most pressing issues faced by Asia’s structured product manufacturers and distributors. Developed in consultation with the leading lights in the region, this year’s 3-stream programme will focus on the understanding of when, how and why the products would add value to portfolios as well as the best practices in embracing the evolving regulatory landscape.

Congress highlights include:

3 unrivalled streams evaluating the role of structured products in portfolios, emerging product ideas and the essentials in delivering structured products to end-users.
Over 40 renowned speakers across Asia from leading industry players.
Regulatory updates and their implications to product development and distribution.
New techniques to address transparency issues in structured products.
12 workshops offering in-depth insights into market trends, risk governance and asset allocation strategies.
An analysis of wealth flows in Asia in terms of geography and asset classes.
Sessions on the evolving market for structured products and the future landscape of investment advisory and wealth management.
Networking opportunities with over 300 industry practitioners during the multiple breaks and cocktail reception.

Confirmed speakers for this year’s conference include:

Keynote address: Alice Law, Senior Director of Policy, China and Investment Products, SECURITIES & FUTURES COMMISSION HONG KONG
Special address: Matthew Wong, Global Head of Retail Platform Distribution, THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
Debashish Duttagupta, Head of Investments, Wealth Management, CITI ASIA PACIFIC
Vicky Kong, General Manager, Wealth Management, Consumer Banking, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK TAIWAN
Alan Luk, Head of Investment Advisory, HANG SENG BANK
Anil Mancham, Head of Investment Products, AVIVA ASIA
Marcello Minenna, Head of the Quantitative Analysis Unit, CONSOB (ITALIAN SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION)
Ben Ng, Country Manager, BNP PARIBAS ASSURANCE TAIWAN
Rainbow Pan, Chief Executive Officer, IPAC FINANCIAL PLANNING
Vicks Poon, Head of Investment Advisory, FUBON BANK
Chuck Ng, Head of Investment Solutions, Hong Kong, CREDIT SUISSE PRIVATE BANKING
Shane Edwards, Managing Director, Global Head of Equity & Custom Index Structuring, THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
Delvin Tan, Head Valuation, Risk Management, UOB SINGAPORE
Andreas Volgelsanger, Head of Banking Products and Treasury Services, RBS COUTTS
Eleanor Wan, Chief Executive Officer, THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL PLANNERS OF HONG KONG
Angel Wu, Head of Special Products, ABN AMRO PRIVATE BANKING

“Another year of success. Very informative sessions and comprehensive coverage. Keep up the good work!”

J.P. Morgan Asset Management

“The conference is insightful and enjoyable, a great success again!”

Fubon Bank

“I found the conference informative and certainly provided good networking opportunities.”

Wall Street Global Asia

“Interesting roundtables and well-presented, informative presentations.”

AIG Financial Products

“Well organised, excellent.”

Bank of Japan

“Thanks for organising the event! I am happy to see that now many people are talking about the future development/trends/outlook of structured prodcuts/investment in China's market.”