All sessions are indicated in local time.

13.00 - 14.00
Registration

14.00 - 14.05
Welcome and introduction by ALFI

Speaker
Jean-Marc Goy
Jean-Marc Goy
ALFI

Chairperson

14.05 - 14.10
Welcome by Ambassador

Speaker
Conrad Bruch
Conrad Bruch
Embassy of Luxembourg in Bern

Ambassadeur

14.10 - 14.15
Welcome by Master of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony
Bettina Graeber
Bettina Graeber
Bank Pictet & Cie

Senior Vice-President

14.15 - 15.00
The Retail Revolution in Private Assets: impact of regulatory shifts in distribution and operations

Exciting developments are underway. This panel will provide insights into the current “retailisation” trend, exploring its opportunities and challenges from structuring, distribution and operational perspectives. The discussion will also cover the profound impact of regulatory transformations, including amendments to AIFMD II, the ELTIF 2.0 regulation and related delegated acts, as well as other evolving regulations reshaping private wealth and retail products.

Moderator
Silke Bernard
Silke Bernard
Linklaters

Partner

Panellists
Ulrich Juchem
Ulrich Juchem
DZ PRIVATBANK S.A.

Director

Margareta McConnell
Margareta McConnell
Moonfare

Head of DACH

Nicole Thomé
Nicole Thomé
Banque de Luxembourg S.A.

Head of Business Development

Tanja von Ehrlich-Treuenstätt
Tanja von Ehrlich-Treuenstätt
UBS Asset Management

Head of Wholesale, Real Estate & Private Markets

15.05 - 15.25
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 topics cover a broad spectrum of critical issues, including AML, FASTER, DORA, The Luxembourg toolbox (focus on ELTIF vs RAIF) and AI.

Moderator
Henning Schwabe
Henning Schwabe
Arendt & Medernach

Partner

Speaker(s)
Olivier Carré
Olivier Carré
PwC

Partner Regulatory Advisory - Technology & Transformation Leader

Helena Finn
Helena Finn
A&O Shearman

Counsel

Olivier Schneider
Olivier Schneider
KPMG Tax and Advisory S.à r.l.

Partner

15.30 - 16.00
Coffee break and networking

16.00 - 16.15
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 topics cover a broad spectrum of critical issues, including AML, FASTER, DORA, The Luxembourg toolbox (focus on ELTIF vs RAIF) and AI.

Moderator
Henning Schwabe
Henning Schwabe
Arendt & Medernach

Partner

Speaker(s)
Tobias Degünther
Tobias Degünther
Deloitte Luxembourg

Director

Speaker
Benjamin Rossignon
Benjamin Rossignon
Elvinger Hoss Prussen S.A.

Partner

16.20 - 17.05
Navigating Digital Assets: where are we in the adoption journey?

Embark with us on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of digital assets at our upcoming panel discussion during the ALFI Roadshow to Switzerland. Our panellists will explore the current state of adoption of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets within the asset management industry, what factors are driving and also holding back innovation, and how these assets could be instrumental in gaining access to new groups of investors. Additionally, our experts will delve into the strategic, operational, regulatory, and technological considerations necessary to successfully integrate digital assets into existing product offerings

Moderator
Jens Schmidt
Jens Schmidt
EY

Partner

Panellists
John Ehlers
John Ehlers
Swissquote Bank Europe SA

Chief Operating Officer

Nicolas Faller
Nicolas Faller
Union Bancaire Privée S.A.

Co-CEO of Asset Management & Head of Institutional Clients

Milan Hauber
Milan Hauber
Ogier

Partner