Attention: This event is by invitation only; attendees must have registered in order to attend Funds Congress.
Funds Congress at a Glance
Highly Commended “Event-led Initiative of the Year”, Financial Promoter Awards 2024
Driving the conversation in asset management, Funds Congress is the definitive gathering of fund managers and asset allocators. Bringing together top executives from the industry, this dynamic event cuts through the noise to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s most pressing industry challenges. From economic outlooks to the regulatory landscape and AI-driven innovations, attendees will engage with the most critical insights defining the future of the asset management industry.
Agenda Highlights
8:15 am | Registration Opens
Arrive early to network with fellow industry professionals and enjoy light refreshments while preparing for an insightful day of expert discussions.
9:00 am | Welcome
Renowned broadcaster Kirsty Wark will moderate the day, setting the tone for a dynamic exploration of asset management.
9:05 am | State of the Industry
9:40 am | Panel: Shaping the Future: CEO Insights on Trends Transforming Asset Management in 2025 and Beyond
Join leading asset management CEOs as they explore the pivotal trends and innovations poised to transform the industry in 2025 and beyond. This panel will offer valuable insights into strategic priorities, market dynamics, and technological advancements, providing actionable takeaways for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
10:25 am | Keynote: UK and Geopolitical Outlook
What should we expect from UK politics in 2025, and how will the UK be impacted by geopolitical events?
11:10 am | Regulatory Outlook
11:15 am | Panel: Regulatory Horizon: Key Themes for 2025
Representatives from regulators including ESMA, the FCA, the CBI and the CSSF discuss the most significant regulatory themes relating to the asset management industry in 2025 and beyond. This panel will provide critical insights into upcoming compliance challenges and opportunities, equipping industry professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
12:00 pm | Fireside Chat: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns
1:45 pm | Super Evolution of the Industry
2:05 pm | Panel: Business Model Reinvention: Thriving in the Age of Technological Disruption and Market Evolution
With disruptive technologies reshaping the asset management industry and competitive pressures intensifying, firms must rethink their value propositions, operating models, and approach to innovation to stay ahead.
Your Hosts
Carne
Carne Group takes care of the people who take care of money. Founded in 2004, today Carne is Europe’s largest – and only independent – third-party management company. We support asset managers through every element of the fund lifecycle, including risk, compliance, due diligence, oversight, distribution and governance. Backed by digital capabilities and infrastructure built over two decades, our dedicated and expert team provides peace of mind for our clients and their investors, simplifying and strengthening the ways their funds operate.
We partner with around 650 clients, from boutique firms to the majority of the world’s 20 largest fund managers – supporting funds distributed in over 160 countries and overseeing more than US$2 trillion assets under management. Carne employs more than 600 employees across eight locations globally.
Learn moreWe partner with around 650 clients, from boutique firms to the majority of the world’s 20 largest fund managers – supporting funds distributed in over 160 countries and overseeing more than US$2 trillion assets under management. Carne employs more than 600 employees across eight locations globally.
Dechert
Dechert is a global law firm that advises asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We answer questions that seem unsolvable, develop deal structures that are new to the market and protect clients’ rights in extreme situations. Our 1,000+ lawyers across 19 offices globally focus on the financial services, private equity, private credit, real estate, life sciences and technology sectors.
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At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 149 countries with more than 370,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services
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Gavin Curran
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