A leading spokesperson for positive impact in the financial services industry with more than 20 years of experience, Cassandra Crowe, CFA, vice president of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. and head of the Asia-Pacific Consultant Channel, is well-placed to address the big questions facing our financial future. Crowe will outline how these global shifts are shaping our world, including:
Crowe’s keynote offers a deep understanding of the core questions and mega themes transforming our world, their impact on our investment and retirement outlook and how we can best consider the bigger ecosystem we are all part of. Attendees will be armed with valuable insights to navigate a rapidly transitioning environment and learn why an active, curious and inclusive solutions mindset is critical to our best future.
The boundaries of portfolio construction are shifting. As traditional asset classes strain under global economic uncertainty, alternatives are moving from the exotic to the essential. This session examines the rising dominance of private equity, credit, and real assets, unpacking the forces fuelling their growth and the new rules reshaping institutional and wholesale strategies.
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In a world marked by rising inflation and deepening recession fears, real assets offer more than diversification – they offer durability. From property to infrastructure and farmland to commodities, this session explores how tangible investments are becoming key tools for risk mitigation and portfolio resilience.
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Private equity has long been synonymous with risk, but in today’s climate, that association is shifting. This session looks at how private markets are adapting to volatility, where investors are finding consistent returns, and how to strategically access value through recession-ready sectors and businesses.
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Amid tightening bank lending and volatile rates, private credit is unlocking new sources of yield. This session dissects how non-bank lenders are shaping a new lending landscape, with particular focus on risk-managed returns in distressed, mezzanine, and asset-backed credit strategies.
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The intelligence economy is no longer theoretical – it’s investable. As AI reshapes industries and nations race to dominate computing power, the stakes for capital allocation have never been higher. This session explores the global frontiers of AI, semiconductors, robotics, and the evolving role of China as it pivots from property-led growth to becoming an AI and industrial superpower.
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Cryptocurrency has evolved from chaos to credibility. With ETFs gaining traction, regulation maturing, and decentralised finance offering new layers of yield, this session explores how advisers can position digital assets as a structured, secure part of modern portfolios.
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In this session, we will explore how to make alternative investments more accessible to a broader range of investors, including retail investors and self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
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