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HONG KONG — From March 19 to 20, 2026, the 4th HED Conference of Asia, organized by Finfo Global, was successfully convened in Hong Kong. Under the theme “From Capital to Innovation: Rethinking Asset Allocation in a Disruptive Era” the summit brought together over 300 decision-makers from private banks, family offices, and asset management sectors. More than 50 industry experts engaged in deep-dive dialogues on RMB internationalization, cross-border fund structures, AI applications, the evolution of quantitative strategies, and wealth management transformation, charting the course for the future of Asia’s financial ecosystem.
Opening Keynote: Leveraging Hong Kong to Bridge Asian and Global CapitalThe summit kicked off with a welcoming address by Zhu Hao, Founder and CEO of Finfo Global. Amid a new cycle of global capital reallocation, Zhu highlighted Hong Kong’s evolving role as a unique gateway connecting Mainland China with the rest of the world. This position is continuously reinforced by the acceleration of RMB internationalization, shifting cross-border fund architectures, and a booming family office ecosystem. Zhu emphasized that the convergence of technology, regulation, and capital is reshaping the underlying logic of wealth and asset management. As a comprehensive capital platform, Finfo Global integrates listed companies, institutional investors, and distribution channels to provide a one-stop China market solution for global asset managers.
Focus: Macro Shifts and Frontier Investment Strategies Macro Outlook: Benjamin Deng, President of Sun Life Asset Management (Asia), delivered an opening keynote parsing the divergence of global interest rate cycles and the strategic value of commodities and gold, providing a macro blueprint for asset allocation. Asset Tokenization: In a fireside chat on tokenizing traditional assets from bonds to real estate, Allen Li, CEO of Precision Fund Services, and moderator Janice Poon, Investor Relations Manager at Peakwater Management, focused on real-world asset ( RWA) use cases and Asian regulatory frameworks. Private Credit: Ming Bi, General Manager of Genesis Financial Information Services, and moderator Sam Clothier, Executive Director at VI Asset Management, debated whether private credit can truly take root in Asia. Experts noted that success hinges not on the cost of capital, but on localized deal-sourcing and legal enforceability across various jurisdictions. Offshore Structuring: In a panel on offshore fund set-ups moderated by Teelie Chua, Risk Consulting Partner at EY, panelists Henry Young (Founder & CEO, Protege Fund Services), Vanisha Harjani (Partner, Loeb Smith Attorneys), and James Yeo (CEO, Auspac Investment Management) weighed the pros and cons of Cayman, BVI, and Singapore VCC structures. They indicated that hybrid onshore/offshore models and tokenized funds are set to become dominant trends over the next three to five years. Quant 2.0: Moderated by Alan Tse, CIO of AA Capital, the “Quant 2.0” panel featured Laurence Yang (Founder & Co-CEO/Co-CIO, LHG Capital Management), Roger Zhu (CEO, Winfield Global Capital), and Marcus Kim (Founder & CEO, Qraft Technologies). Panelists agreed that leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract Alpha signals from unstructured data—such as news and social media—is becoming the core edge for quant strategies to outperform traditional price- volume models. Deep Dive: China Market Opportunities and Wealth Management Transformation Market Navigation: Jeff Huang, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Taiwan, delivered a keynote on the changing landscape and strategic positioning of Greater China capital markets. True Diversification: Tiffany Gu, Business Development Director (Greater China) at Winton, dissected the quest for “true diversification,” showcasing data on how CTA strategies act as a buffer during equity market drawdowns. Tangible Assets: Patrick Lui, Managing Director at GRT Capital Management, gave a “2026 Market Outlook” keynote, noting that capital is shifting from “digital scalability” to “physical scarcity”. His proposed “HALO Asset” strategy (Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence) resonated widely with attendees. ETF Innovation: A fireside chat moderated by Vijoy Chattergy, CEO of Molokai Capital, with Keat Leong (Asia Business Development Lead, Simplify Asset Management) and Michael Mills (Co-Founder, Molokai Capital), highlighted that high- liquidity, transparent ETFs are no longer mere index-trackers, but have evolved into vehicles for complex institutional strategies. Fund Distribution: Moderated by Vickie Chong (BD Manager, iFAST Financial HK), panelists Glory Lau (General Manager of Platform Services, iFAST Financial HK) and Davy Yuen (Head of Wholesale HK, Nomura Asset Management) analyzed shifts in Asian fund distribution from traditional banking toward digitized, platform-driven models. Fixed Income: Moderated by Andre Kasmara, APAC Head of Fixed Income Sales at LSEG, the Asian fixed income panel featured Stefano Chao (Head of Asia & Singapore CEO, Azimut) and Henry Hau (CEO, Infinity Family Office). They dissected duration risks and yield opportunities amid diverging global interest rates. Blockchain Efficiency: Don Ng, Director of Digital Assets at China Asset Management (Hong Kong), shared the firm’s tokenization journey, detailing how blockchain drives automated compliance, instant settlement, and reconciliation to solve traditional pain points.The Next Decade: The closing panel, moderated by Yuan Meng, Director of APAC Relations at SBAI, featured Stephen Pau (CIO, Hefeng Family Office), Darren Ng (Group CFO, WRISE Group), and Samantha Zhai（ (MD & CEO Heritvest Wealth Management (Hong Kong)）. They concluded that the client base in Greater China is undergoing a structural shift, with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and a new generation of entrepreneurs demanding wealth management services with global breadth and professional depth.
Through two days of dense exploration, the 4th HED Conference of Asia not only connected global capital with Asian innovation but also provided a clear strategic compass for asset allocation in an uncertain market. Finfo Global remains dedicated to building high-quality exchange platforms, propelling the two-way flow of global capital and Asian ingenuity.
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