"Asset Abu Dhabi"Discusses investment in future cities

ABU DHABI, December 10, 2017 – The “Asset Abu Dhabi” conference, which was held today in partnership with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Mubadala, and BGIM Global Asset Management, reviewed investment topics…investing in the technologies of the next decade, and opportunities in the private equity and credit sectors, and investment. In the cities of the future.
The Asset Abu Dhabi conference brought together asset management firms, asset managers, investment banking institutions, venture capital projects, private equity firms, family offices and other institutional investors, with asset portfolios worth more than $42.5 trillion, to share their vision as well as provide important data on a number of the largest funds. Hedging in the world.
Ray Dalio, founder and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, presented a session on the principles of the changing global order, which paved the way for a series of dialogue meetings and sessions throughout the day.
In his speech, Dalio touched on the most turbulent economic and political periods to clarify his vision and expectations that the coming stages will be different from modern historical periods.
In light of the growth in the volume of assets managed in the asset management sector to about 120 trillion US dollars in 2023, and portfolio managers worth trillions of dollars occupy approximately 61% of the sector’s total assets, the conference witnessed a session entitled “A look at the markets from the perspective of portfolio managers.” $1 Trillion Assets” to provide a comprehensive view of the markets from the perspective of asset management experts Alexander Ivanovich, Head of Asset Management at UBS, David Hunt, CEO of BGIM and Bill Hoffman, CEO of Noveen.
Many prominent names in the field of financial investment also participated in the discussions and keynote speeches, most notably Robert Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, and Aaron Landy, CEO of Brevan Howard.
The topics on the discussion table included the latest developments in the Falcon economy, how to discover and develop global opportunities, the comprehensive landscape of the real estate sector, and a brief guide to Abu Dhabi’s major sovereign funds.
His Excellency Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Global ADGM and Chairman of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi, explained that the ASET Abu Dhabi conference brought together a group of the most important actors in the asset management sector, stressing its importance as a prominent platform for exchanging ideas and experiences and shaping the future of this vital sector.
He added that through this platform, we highlight future technologies, investment opportunities, and economic expectations in the region and the world, which will shape the features of the next decade of investments in light of a changing global system. The Asset Abu Dhabi conference also constituted tangible evidence of Abu Dhabi’s global commitment to pushing and enhancing the rise of the falcon economy.
So far, Abu Dhabi Financial Week has witnessed the signing of 14 memorandums of understanding and strategic agreements.
This list included the agreements signed by Abu Dhabi Global “ADGM” with the Istanbul Financial Center, the Beijing Financial Services Office, and the Polygon Company.
The agreement signed between Circle and Lulu Financial Holding Company was one of the most prominent events of the day, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office also signed memorandums of understanding with leading entities such as BGIM, Exim Bank, and MasterCard.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the UAE and China, Abu Dhabi Financial Week hosted the inaugural edition of the UAE-China Investment Forum in partnership with HSBC Bank.
The event explored opportunities for trade exchange and prosperity, with the participation of a group of distinguished guests, including Carl Gee, partner at Hillhouse Investment Company, Dr. Nasser Al-Saidi, Chairman of Nasser Al-Saidi & Partners, Sean Hu, Director of Information Technology at Triata, and Chi Man Quan, Founder and CEO of Raffles Family Office, and Casey Gee, Group Vice President and Chief Strategist at Wind Information.
A session entitled “Why are Chinese markets a distinctive investment opportunity for the region?” was discussed. The opportunities provided by China in sectors such as e-commerce and advanced technology, within the leading Belt and Road Initiative, and the ways in which investors in the UAE can benefit from these trends to enhance prosperity in the two countries.
In addition to the Asset Abu Dhabi Conference, Abu Dhabi Financial Week hosted several other special events during the second day, including “Resolve” and the “UBS” Investment Forum, the International Family Office Conference, the Transformation, Restructuring and Bankruptcy Summit, and the “Spears Summit: Forum.” Private Wealth and the Future of Talent Summit.
Within the framework of focusing on the growth of the family office sector in Abu Dhabi, the International Family Office Conference provided family business managers with a strategic platform to discuss ways to plan for continuity and growth.
The dialogue sessions discussed numerous topics, including thinking, planning, investing and operating methodologies, as well as sharing expert insights on macroeconomics, technology, risk management and investment. A panel discussion entitled “Learning Partnerships and Progress” reviewed mechanisms for enhancing value for family businesses through cooperation with global asset managers and taking advantage of mergers and acquisitions opportunities. The session discussed the next stage of GEMS Education’s success, providing deep insights into improving strategies, adapting to new markets, optimizing portfolios, and taking full advantage of the long-term growth potential of the partnership with Brookfield.
The series of Abu Dhabi Financial Week events will continue over the next two days with a group of events and sessions, including the Abu Dhabi Fintech Conference and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, which will bring together elite experts and pioneers of the sector through its distinguished international platform.

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