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American exceptionalism, a notion that investors have largely accepted for the past 150-200 years, is under threat, as the US administration moves to make drastic changes on matters including immigration, tariffs, climate change and the deregulation of financial markets. According to Andy Budden, investment director, Capital Group, there are still attractive opportunities in the US market, with the foundational pillars underpinning the strength of the US economy firmly intact. https://lnkd.in/gQ_WGy2K

Last week, the Top1000funds.com's Fiduciary Investors Symposium hosted 65+ asset owners from 13 countries in Singapore. Be sure to check out the photo gallery below and view our exclusive event coverage on our website. https://lnkd.in/gdDuJDPZ Thank you to all our attendees. Special thanks to our sponsors: Major sponsor: Pictet Asset Management Gold: Bridgewater Associates Franklin Templeton IFM Investors T. Rowe Price Silver: Blue Owl Capital MFS Investment Management Research partner: Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA)

In this closing session of the Fiduciary Investors Symposium, a panel of leading global investors will share their reflections on the key themes explored throughout the event — from the opportunities and challenges in emerging Asia, to navigating geopolitical risk, and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. The discussion will offer real-world insights into how asset owners are adapting their strategies in a rapidly evolving environment. Speakers: Aaron Bennett, CFA, Chief investment officer, University Pension Plan Ontario Yue Cao, Principal, strategy and planning, office of the CIO, AustralianSuper John Greaves, Director of fiduciary management, Railpen June Kim, Senior investment director, total fund management, CalSTRS Special thanks to our sponsors: Major sponsor: Pictet Asset Management Gold: Bridgewater Associates Franklin Templeton IFM Investors T. Rowe Price Silver: Blue Owl Capital MFS Investment Management Research partner: Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA)

"The role of private capital in the transition to a low carbon economy" is our next session at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Singapore. Institutional investors must balance financial returns with impact objectives while positioning their portfolios to mitigate climate risk. How can they effectively deploy capital to support sustainable energy solutions? In this session, Orlando A. González, CFA, Investment director, private equity at T. Rowe Price, and Wai Leng Leong, Managing director, head of Asia Pacific at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), explore the evolving role of private markets in financing the low-carbon future. #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium #PrivateCapital #EnergyTransition #SustainableInvesting #InstitutionalInvesting #ClimateRisk #Singapore

AI as a private assets disruptor – The Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Singapore continues with a fireside chat on how AI is reshaping private markets. In this session, Eduard van Gelderen, Head of research at FCLTGlobal, explores how AI is transforming private market investing, the institutional appetite for tokenisation, and what asset owners should prioritise going forward. #PrivateMarkets #Tokenisation #InstitutionalInvesting

AI in investment management – The Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Singapore continues with a look at how AI is transforming asset management. In this session, David Wright, Head of quantitative investments at Pictet Asset Management, explores the practical applications and benefits of AI for institutional investors. Stay tuned for more coverage. #ai #investmentmanagement #pictet

The third and final day of the Fiduciary Investors Symposium kicks off at the National University of Singapore with a look at how Asia is shaping the future of AI and the digital economy. In this session, Laurence Liew, Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore, explores the evolution of AI in the region and how organisations can position themselves to be AI-first. Stay tuned for full coverage. Special thanks to our sponsors: Major sponsor: Pictet Asset Management Gold: Bridgewater Associates Franklin Templeton IFM Investors T. Rowe Price Silver: Blue Owl Capital MFS Investment Management Research partner: Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium #AI #DigitalFuture #InstitutionalInvesting #Asia #Innovation #Singapore

The Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Singapore wraps up Day 2 with "Unveiling the Asia opportunity: Private markets case study" With over 60% of the world’s population, favourable demographics, and genuine innovation, Asia presents vast investment opportunities. But how can investors truly capitalise on them? In this session, Thijs Aaten, Chief executive, APG Asset Management Asia, shares insights on how institutional investors can effectively navigate and unlock private market opportunities in the region. #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium #AsiaOpportunity #PrivateMarkets #InstitutionalInvesting

The Fiduciary Investors Symposium continues with "Private credit opportunities in APAC" In this session, Johnny Adji, Alternatives investment leader at Mercer, Raymond Chan, Managing director, Head of APAC credit at CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, and Hiran Wanigasekera, Executive director and co-head of australian diversified credit, debt investments at IFM Investors, explore how institutional investors can position themselves in this dynamic space. #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium #PrivateCredit #APAC #InstitutionalInvesting

The evolution of private equity – The Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Singapore continues with a discussion on how asset owners can adapt to the changing private equity landscape. During this session, Andrew Fisher, Head of investment strategy at Australian Retirement Trust, Debra Ng, Head of Asia Pacific at Albourne Partners, and Niklas Risberg, Director at Lexington Partners, share insights on how institutional investors can navigate this evolving space. #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium #PrivateEquity #InstitutionalInvesting #AssetOwners #AlternativeInvestments #Singapore