HONG KONG – The 4th HED Asia Conference, organized by Finfo Global, was successfully held in Hong Kong from March 19 to 20, 2026. 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 the asset management sector. More than 50 industry experts engaged in in-depth discussions on five core pillars: RMB internationalization, cross-border fund structures, artificial intelligence applications, the evolution of quantitative strategies, and wealth management transformation, charting a course for the future of Asia’s financial ecosystem.
Opening Address: Hong Kong as a Bridge Between Asian and Global Capital
In his opening remarks, Zhu Hao, Founder and CEO of Finfo Global, highlighted Hong Kong’s evolving role as a unique gateway connecting mainland China with the rest of the world amid a new cycle of global capital reallocation. He emphasized that the acceleration of RMB internationalization, shifts in cross-border fund structures, and the rise of family office ecosystems are continuously reinforcing Hong Kong’s strategic position. Zhu noted that the convergence of technology, regulation, and capital is redefining the underlying logic of wealth and asset management. Finfo Global acts as a comprehensive capital platform, integrating listed companies, institutional investors, and distribution channels to provide global asset managers with full-suite solutions for the Chinese market.
Macroeconomic Shifts and Frontier Market Investment Strategies
- Macro Outlook: Benjamin Deng, President of Sun Life Asset Management (Asia), delivered a keynote analyzing global interest rate cycle divergence and the strategic value of commodities and gold, providing a macroeconomic 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, Director of Investor Relations at Peakwater Management, focused on real-world asset (RWA) use cases and Asian regulatory frameworks.
- Private Credit: Ming Bi, Managing Director of Genesis Financial Information Services, and moderator Sam Clothier, CEO of VI Asset Management, debated whether private credit can truly take root in Asia. Experts pointed out that success hinges not on cost of capital but on local deal origination and legal enforceability across jurisdictions.
- Offshore Structuring: A panel moderated by Teelie Chua, Partner at EY Risk Consulting, saw Henry Young (Founder & CEO, Protege Fund Services), Vanisha Harjani (Partner, Loeb Smith Attorneys), and James Yeo (CEO, Auspac Investment Management) weigh the pros and cons of Cayman, BVI, and Singapore VCC structures. They predicted that onshore/offshore hybrid models and tokenized funds will become mainstream within three to five years.
- Quant 2.0: Moderated by Alan Tse, CIO of AA Capital, the “Quant 2.0” panel included Laurence Yang (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 key edge for quant strategies to outperform traditional price-volume models.
China Market Opportunities and Wealth Management Transformation
- Market Navigation: Jeff Huang, CEO of Nomura Asset Management Taiwan, delivered a keynote on the evolving landscape and strategic positioning of Greater China capital markets.
- True Diversification: Tiffany Gu, Director of Business Development (Greater China) at Winton, delved into the pursuit of “true diversification,” showcasing data on how CTA strategies act as a buffer during equity market downturns.
- Tangible Assets: Patrick Lui, Managing Director of GRT Capital Management, gave a keynote on “2026 Market Outlook,” noting that capital is shifting from “digital scalability” to “physical scarcity.” His proposed “HALO assets” (hard assets, low obsolescence) strategy resonated strongly with attendees.
- ETF Innovation: A fireside chat moderated by Vijoy Chattergy, CEO of Molokai Capital, featuring Keat Leong (Head of Business Development, Asia, Simplify Asset Management) and Michael Mills (Co-Founder, Molokai Capital), highlighted that transparent, highly liquid ETFs are no longer mere index replicators but have evolved into vehicles for complex institutional strategies.
- Fund Distribution: Moderated by Vickie Chong (Director of Business Development, iFAST Financial HK), panelists Glory Lau (Managing Director, Platform Services, iFAST Financial HK) and Davy Yuen (Head of Wholesale Sales, Hong Kong, Nomura Asset Management) analyzed the shift in Asian fund distribution from traditional banking to digital, platform-driven models.
- Fixed Income: Moderated by Andre Kasmara, Head of Fixed Income Sales, Asia Pacific at LSEG, the Asian fixed income panel included Stefano Chao (Head of Asia & CEO Singapore, Azimut) and Henry Hau (CEO, Infinity Family Office), who examined duration risks and yield opportunities amid global interest rate divergence.
- Blockchain Efficiency: Don Ng, Head 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: In the closing panel, moderated by Yuan Meng, Director of APAC Relations at SBAI, speakers Stephen Pau (CIO, Hefeng Family Office), Darren Ng (Group CFO, WRISE), and Samantha Zhai (Managing Director & CEO, Heritvest Wealth Management (Hong Kong)) concluded that the Greater China client base is undergoing a structural shift, with HNWIs, family offices, and a new generation of entrepreneurs demanding wealth management services that offer global reach and professional depth.
After two days of intensive exploration, the 4th HED Asia Conference not only connected global capital with Asian innovation but also provided a clear strategic compass for asset allocation in uncertain markets. Finfo Global remains committed to creating high-quality exchange platforms, driving the two-way flow of global capital and Asian ingenuity.