Asset and Wealth Management

[Webinar] Robo-Advisory: The Future of Investing

Overview

Robo-advisory has emerged as a transformative force in the wealth management industry, revolutionising the way individuals and institutions manage their portfolios. This webinar aims to provide participants with an initial understanding of robo-advisory, its value proposition and benefits. Join us as we explore the key concepts, trends, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Content

• Evolution of Investing – Limitations of traditional investment providers and factors that have led to the rise of robo-advisors
• The Global Landscape of Robo-Advisors – the outlook of robo-advisory and key players in the US, Europe, and Asia
• How robo-advisors and digital investment platform solve investors’ pain points
• How Robo-Advisory Works – The business model of robo-advisors and how it evolves
• How Robo-Advisory Works – Investment philosophy

Who should attend

This course is primarily targeted at financial advisors, investment managers, and professionals working in the financial services industry who want to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the asset management and investment industries.

Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme

This course has already been approved as an eligible course of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Professional Training (“the Scheme”) under the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“the Pilot Programme”). The Scheme aims to enhance the competency and professionalism of in-service practitioners within the asset and wealth management sector and to assist other practitioners within the financial services industry in acquiring the knowledge and skills required for entering the sector. Eligible applicants will be subsidised 80% of the course fees by the HKSAR Government upon satisfactory completion of the courses approved by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, subject to a ceiling of HK$15,000. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute is appointed as the implementation agent of the Pilot Programme. Regarding the details of eligible criteria and application procedures, please refer to the dedicated web-site of the Pilot Programme (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/).

Speaker/Course Instructor

Stephanie LEUNG
Stephanie Leung is the Group Chief Investment Officer at StashAway. Stephanie has about 20 years of experience in managing multi-asset portfolios globally for Goldman Sachs as well as for institutional investors and family offices. Her expertise in global macro and quantitative investing has enabled her to effectively manage multi-billion portfolios for her clients. Prior to finance, she began her career at McKinsey advising companies in the Asia Pacific region.

Stephanie earned her MS in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) from Stanford University and BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Ronald YIM
Ronald Yim is the General Manager of StashAway Hong Kong. Ronald leads the overall business development and operations at StashAway HK. Prior to StashAway, Ronald was a senior engagement manager at McKinsey Hong Kong and advised leading financial institutions and wealth advisors across Asia on a wide range of strategy, digital and analytics topics. Ronald holds a BSc in Quantitative Finance from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Details

Code
TSBAW24000801
Date & Time
Thursday, 29 Feb 2024 (12:20PM - 1:20PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 9 - Asset management
Language
English
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00