All sessions are indicated in local time.

8.00 - 9.00
Registration

9.00 - 9.10
Welcome address by ALFI

Chairperson
Jean-Marc Goy
Jean-Marc Goy
ALFI

Chairperson

9.10 - 9.15
Welcome address by JITA

Speaker
Koichi Matsushita
Koichi Matsushita
Japan Investment Trusts Association

Chairman

9.15 - 9.20
Introduction by the Chairperson of the day

Master of Ceremony
Corinne Prinz
Corinne Prinz
Arendt & Medernach S.A.

Partner

9.20 - 10.00
Regulatory update with a local twist

In recent months, the Luxembourg fund sector has witnessed significant regulatory changes that are expected to keep fund professionals engaged throughout 2024. The panel will examine how the fund modernisation law further enhances the Luxembourg fund toolbox, enabling asset managers to capitalise on the full momentum of current market trends. Insights will be shared on why the enhanced ELTIF framework will amplify the appeal of retailised alternatives. Finally, the panel will engage in a discussion to determine whether the AIFMD and UCITS review will be remembered as a revolution, or rather as an evolution. Join our expert panel for a deep dive on these and other topics, with a particular focus on Tokyo.

Speaker(s)
Emmanuel Gutton
Emmanuel Gutton
ALFI

Deputy Director General , Director Legal & Tax

Raoul Heinen
Raoul Heinen
Linklaters LLP

Partner

10.00 - 10.30
Coffee break and Networking

10.30 - 11.10
UCITS and AIFs: Spotlight on product and distribution capabilities

The panel will delve into trends shaping UCITS and AIFs and address the compelling question of “Why Luxembourg as the domicile of choice?”. Emphasising alternative investment fund strategies as the central theme, the conversation will seamlessly transition to scrutinising investor preferences and aligning distribution needs, taking into account both Asian and European geographies.

Moderator
Kavitha Ramachandran
Kavitha Ramachandran
Apex Fund Services S.A.

Chief Operating Officer - Luxembourg

Panellists
Matthew Newnham
Matthew Newnham
Euroclear

Global Head of Investor Business Development, FundsPlace

Cun Yu (Jack) Wang
Cun Yu (Jack) Wang
Asset Management One

Executive Manager

11.10 - 11.35
Speed Briefings: Illuminating Industry Insights

Are you losing sleep over pressing industry concerns? ALFI offers a dynamic solution in the form of rapid-fire executive briefings that resemble the efficiency of speed dating. Our briefings are designed to address the questions that keep you awake at night, delivering essential insights on pivotal industry topics. These sessions delve into regulatory nuances and hard-hitting business facts while analysing their direct impact on the business models and value chains of asset managers, management companies, and their products. Our format is crisp and to the point, with a total of 5 briefings, each lasting just 6 minutes, interspersed with engaging Q&A sessions to ensure all your queries are met. The proposed briefings cover a few hot topics such as ESG, tokenisation, the mangement company, etc.

Moderator
Kerry-ann Au Yeong
Kerry-ann Au Yeong
EY

Audit Senior Manager, Wealth & Asset Management

Speaker(s)
Steve Bernat
Steve Bernat
ONE group solutions

Founding Partner

Masayuki Ishibashi
Masayuki Ishibashi
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Partner

Kohei Muto
Kohei Muto
Double Feather Partner

CEO

Miao Wang
Miao Wang
Allen & Overy

Partner

11.35 - 12.10
Retailisation of private assets: New opportunities offered by Luxembourg funds

Unlock the potential of private assets and step into the world of retailisation, exploring the diverse options presented by Luxembourg. Discover the latest trends in Europe and structuration points that are reshaping the fund raising and cross-border marketing landscapes, making private assets accessible to affluent clients. In response to the growing demand for alternative investment opportunities, will AIFs become as popular as UCITS?

Moderator
Charlotte Chen
Charlotte Chen
Elvinger Hoss Prussen

Partner

Panellists
Laura Delpey
Laura Delpey
Deloitte

Partner

Jean-Francois Fortemps
Jean-Francois Fortemps
MUFG Lux Management Company S.A.

Managing Director

Akihiro Hayashi
Akihiro Hayashi
Muzinich & Co. Japan Pte. Limited

Country Head of Japan

12.20 - 12.25
Chairperson of the day's wrap up and closing remarks

12.25 - 14.00
Networking and closing lunch