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Business and Finance Cooperation between the Middle East and Asia (Invite only)
US-China tensions and geopolitical realignment due to the Russia-Ukraine war are requiring gover
nment leaders and businesses from MEA and Asia to look elsewhere for capital, talent, and business partners.
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Active Investing in an Uncertain World (Invite only)
The rise of passive investing at the expense of active has been a major theme in fund management
for years. With growing geopolitical uncertainty, inflation fears, and persistently high interest rates, volatility seems to be here to stay.
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Sovereign Wealth Funds: Creating Sustainable Finance for Regional Integration and Growth between the Middle East and Africa
In a little over two decades, the number of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has grown from 62 in 2
000 to 176 currently.
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Global Capital Markets Advisory Council Roundtable (Invite only)
Representing over $28 trillion in assets under management, the Global Capital Markets Advisory C
ouncil will gather for its annual meeting in the MEA region, an opportunity to exchange ideas and break down silos between investors from pension plans, endo
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Path to Resilience: Navigating ESG Risks in Global Financial Markets
The magnitude of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, like climate change, is prom
pting transformation across all economic and political sectors, including insurance and banking.
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Scaling the Credit Cliff
High-yield collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) issuance reached a six-year high at over $500
billion in 2021 but has since fallen to $70 billion by mid-2023.
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Part 2: Preparing for the Next Wave of Biomedical Breakthroughs
Experts will discuss the remarkable growth and untapped potential of biomedical innovation globa
lly.
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Rise of Alternatives: Reshaping Investment Management
In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, the old reliable 60/40 portfolio has
fallen out of favor. Alternative investments are no longer optional in an investor’s playbook.
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Private Markets Outlook (Invite only)
After many years of prosperity, growth, and high valuations, private markets now face serious ch
allenges from geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and high interest rates.
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Cultural Diplomacy: Leveraging the Soft Power of Sports and Arts
Arts and sports share a long history in furthering diplomacy and economic growth. Nations levera
ge sports to bolster their international profiles and grow local economies. Movies, art, and music may be promoted—or banned—across diverse cultures.
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