Powering Possibilities

Where are the best places to be investing in Real Estate? Is the secondary market still appealing, or is the gateway city making a comeback? Has the office market changed forever? Will Industrials maintain their pandemic strength? Our experts discuss the best opportunities and detail the key factors to consider in this vital asset class.

ESG and socially responsible investing has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as investors are now forced to take a more granular view of non-financial risk exposures. This includes the examination of corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. However, a universally accepted approach to ESG methodology, measurement, benchmarking, and reporting has still not been established. As a result, there are still few safeguards to prevent greenwashing and other forms of disinformation. In a post-COVID world, how are capital allocators and fund managers working to establish industry standards for ESG? Furthermore, how are investors prioritizing ESG factors in the investment process across asset classes?

Asia Pacific has made strides in its focus on clean energy and renewables. China is now the world's leading country in electricity production from renewable energy sources. Singapore recently unveiled its Green Plan 2030, and emerging economies are turning to renewable energy after generational reliance on fossil fuels. This panel discussion examines corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. Our experts share how capital allocators and fund managers are working to establish industry standards for ESG and how clean energy investments are set to reshape the industry.

Asia Pacific has made strides in its focus on clean energy and renewables. China is now the world's leading country in electricity production from renewable energy sources. Singapore recently unveiled its Green Plan 2030, and emerging economies are turning to renewable energy after generational reliance on fossil fuels. This panel discussion examines corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. Our experts share how capital allocators and fund managers are working to establish industry standards for ESG and how clean energy investments are set to reshape the industry.

As firms bring on more funds, they see the advantages of outsourcing. But where do you start? What are the key aspects to be aware of when using this model? In this session, our experts provide a detailed overview on how to transition to an outsourced model, challenges and common mistakes to avoid.

It has been a unique and challenging period for emerging managers. Fundraising efforts have been stymied by the pandemic. The safe havens provided by the larger investment houses have dominated allocations. What is the market looking like now? Is the changing global economy and market dynamic opening the door for a new breed of managers to help quench the never-ending thirst for investment diversification? A panel of experts discuss the future path for emerging managers.

The pandemic sent a shock wave through traditional fundraising efforts. In the blink of an eye, an established process and strategy all changed. But are these changes long-lasting? In this session, we focus on the LATAM fundraising scene and hear from some of the largest and most successful fundraisers in the region.

In this episode, we hear from SS&C’s Rhys Octigan, Head of Institutional Business, who looks at the challenges facing today’s global investment managers as well as the unique needs of Asian and Australian investment managers. Topics covered include: •The challenges of fee pressure, costly infrastructure and complex investments •How investment managers can cut costs, increase efficiency and streamline operations with Aloha •One client’s vision of significant gains from Aloha •Arming investment managers to handle Australia’s and Asia’s diverse and differing needs

For more information, visit https://www.ssctech.com/solutions/products-a-to-z/aloha.

In the eighth episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Richard Marsden, UK&I Director, FinChatBot, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including:

• What drives insurers to digitize. • Expected solutions in digital transformations. • Areas insurers have prioritized for digitization. • Key challenges insurers face with digitization. • Digitization of the customer journey enables insurers to optimize cross-selling.

In the seventh episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Carla Jordan, Chief Financial Officer, Emerald Risk Transfer, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including:

• The growing need for digitizing documentation. • The hybrid work model in South Africa. • How insurers are adapting to new conditions post-pandemic. • The future of the insurer-broker engagement. • How data is helping insurers mitigate risk and underwrite in the new normal.