MSCI Investment Risk Summit – SingaporeNavigating Uncertainty and Building Total Portfolio Resilience
- September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
- 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SGT (Registration from 9:00 a.m.)
- The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178
The global economy stands at a critical inflection point, marked by macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical shifts reshaping investment landscapes.1 Southeast Asia, positioned at the epicenter of these transformative forces, serves as both a barometer of global uncertainty and a strategic gateway as major powers rebalance for influence and economic partnerships.
The MSCI Investment Risk Summit - Singapore will convene a select group of senior decision-makers and investment professionals for an exclusive, in-depth exploration of the future of investment risk and total portfolio strategy. Part of a global series spanning New York, London, and key APAC cities – including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney – this invitation-only summit offers a regional perspective on how leading institutions are adapting their approach to strengthen portfolio resilience amid growing complexity.
Building portfolios designed for resilience and agility in volatile markets.
Evaluating the role of private assets in diversifying portfolios and improving transparency in a total portfolio context.
Harnessing AI to drive operational efficiency, deliver real-time risk analytics, and adaptive investment decision-making at scale.
In uncertain times, clarity is a valuable asset. This exclusive event is intended to help investors explore strategies to navigate disruptions, adapt effectively, and identify potential sources of long-term value.
Agenda
9:00 am ・ Registration with light breakfast
9:30 am ・ Welcome remarks
9:35 am ・ Keynote: Investment Trends in Focus
Speaker: Ashley Lester, Chief Research and Development Officer, MSCI
9:50 am ・ Presentation: Embedding a Total Portfolio Lens
Speaker: Oleg Ruban, Head of APAC Research, MSCI
10:00 am ・ Panel: Total Portfolio Integration: Managing Public-Private Market Convergence
Moderator:
- Oleg Ruban, Head of APAC Research, MSCI
Panellists:
- Bob Mainprize, Chief Risk Officer, Temasek
- Daniel Lau, Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Risk & Performance (ERP), GIC
- Jean Chia, Global Chief Investment Officer, Bank of Singapore
- John Woods, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Investment Solutions, Asia, Lombard Odier Group
10:45 am ・ Break
11:00 am ・ Presentation: The Future of Risk
Speaker: Vivek Agarwalla , Head of Analytics Consultant, South Asia, MSCI
11:10 am ・ Panel: Redefining Risk Management: Navigating Volatility, Climate Transitions, and the AI Frontier
Moderator:
- Rohit Jaggi, APAC Wealth Segment Lead, and Head of Analytics Sales Asean & India, MSCI
Panellists:
- Ashley Lester, Chief Research and Development Officer, MSCI
- Mark Shi, Chief Risk Officer , Income Insurance
- Rozlina binti Abdul Samad, Chief Risk Officer, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia
- Shaji Chandrasenan, Director, Treasury and Liquidity Risk Division, Asian Development Bank
12:00 pm ・ Networking lunch
* Agenda is subject to change