Asia-Pacific

Lesson 10: Investing in Asset Backed Securities using Data Science
Description: One of the limitations while understanding ABS is that there is a lot of structured and unstructured data across various parameters, across time which also bears some resemblance with macroeconomic parameters. To invest in ABS, one must not only evaluate the largest risk – credit to the first order but also evaluate the correlation of various parameters. In this webinar learn about the use of data science while investing in ABS.

Description: APAC’s Compliance and Regulatory Landscape continues to evolve. With impacts from western regulatory leaders increasingly being adopted, alongside homegrown developments, fast-paced integration and change is certainly seen throughout the APAC. This too is presenting a more unified field and robust framework across the industry.

Description: In Q4 2022, Coinbase surveyed 140 institutional investors to gauge the sentiment of digital assets. 72% of respondents had a positive view and indicated that digital assets are here to stay. While many institutions may not have made a direct investment into digital assets (i.e. buying bitcoin), exposures to digital assets and blockchain technology are very likely in the vast majority of institutional portfolios whether it be through a venture capital fund, hedge fund, or publicly traded company.

Description: This session covered the fundamentals of private debt strategies, followed by a short, moderated panel discussion on some current events and other considerations when looking at this $1 trillion+ industry.

Description: The world of alternative investments and interest in them has never been greater. Stimulated by investors keen to seek alternative forms of investment products, delivering differentiating return sources, and diversifying away from a more traditional equity / fixed income and cash portfolio, understanding this sector is key. Watch Jo and Will as they shared their views, provided key take-aways and answered your questions to ensure you’re ready to take advantage of what future career opportunities might hold.

Description: This CAIA Association and Teneo webinar discussed “Leadership Alpha in Private Equity”, the latest in the series of value creation research publications recently published by Teneo. Leadership is the most important driver of company performance and, therefore, a fundamental component of Operational Alpha.

Session 1: Portfolio for the Future
Description: How can investment professionals meet their clients' needs under ever-changing economic and market conditions? We call future-proofed portfolios the Portfolio for the Future™. The five distinct marks of the Portfolio for the Future™ are the defining features of all-weather portfolios that meet the challenges of the global economy and capital markets. The 5 marks are – Broadly Diversified, Less Liquid, Rooted in a Fiduciary Mindset, Actively Engaged and Dependent on Operational Alpha.

Description: There's never been a more crucial time to stand out. The transformative effect of data science on the finance industry requires today's finance professionals to understand the application of big data, data mining, workflow automation and machine learning in investment decisions. The Financial Data Professional (FDP) is a global designation for investment professionals with data science skills.