ASIFMA 2026 Annual Conference
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ASIFMA’s 2026 Annual Conference
Thursday-Friday, 5th-6th March | International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia
About the event:
ASIMA is proud to host its 2026 Annual Conference for the first time in Sydney, Australia. The anticipated conference will take place on the 5th and 6th of March and will be focused around the central theme of “The Renewed Promise of Asia’s Capital Markets,” which will delve into the new dynamics changing the landscape of financial markets around the region.
Language:
English
ASIFMA Events and Conferences Contacts
- For more details about the event, please contact Claire Souleyman at csouleyman@asifma.org
- For other event sponsorship enquiries, membership, and other event collaboration, please get in touch with Joy Balboa a jbalboa@asifma.org
Media contact
- This event is open to the press. For media inquiries, please contact Corliss Ruggles at (cruggles@asifma.org).
THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2026 / AFTERNOON SESSION: 13:40 - 17:45
| 13:40 –13:50 | Opening Address Peter Stein, Chief Executive Officer, ASIFMA |
| 13:50 –13:55 | Welcome Remarks TBC |
| 13:55 –14:10 | Keynote Address TBC |
| 14:10 –15:00 | PM Panel 1 The Geopolitical Climate and Impact on Asia Asia stands at the crossroads of intensifying geopolitical realignments, economic fragmentation, and shifting global power dynamics. From capital decoupling and financial sanctions to regional de-dollarization and strategic autonomy initiatives, the region is navigating a complex and rapidly evolving landscape. This panel will explore how these geopolitical forces are reshaping Asia’s financial architecture, investment flows, and regulatory priorities. Panelists will examine the implications of U.S.-China tensions, the resurgence of industrial policy, and the growing use of financial infrastructure as a geopolitical tool. The discussion will also address how Asian markets are responding with resilience strategies, including diversification, digital finance innovation, and regional cooperation. Speakers: Moderator: |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 15:30 – 16:20 | PM Panel 2 The Future of Global Collaboration on Financial Policy and Regulation As the global financial landscape evolves amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, rapid technological disruption, and urgent climate imperatives, cross-border collaboration on financial policy and regulation has become more critical than ever. Despite decades of progress toward interoperability, current stresses on the system are testing the resilience of established frameworks and challenging the status quo making the need for cohesive, forward-looking regulatory approaches more pressing than ever. This panel brings together global leaders in public policy and regulatory innovation to examine how international cooperation can address emerging risks, safeguard financial stability, and promote inclusive growth. Panelists will explore the evolving role of multilateral institutions, the influence of digital finance and sustainability mandates on regulatory convergence, and the pathways to building trust and transparency across jurisdictions. Speakers: Moderator: |
| 16:20 – 16:50 | Fireside Chat Speaker: Moderator: |
| 16:50 –17:40 | PM Panel 3 “Build or Buy? AI Strategy and Integration Risk in Capital Markets’ In the high-stakes world of capital markets, artificial intelligence is transforming everything from algorithmic trading and market surveillance to risk modeling and client analytics. But as the pace of innovation accelerates, banks face a strategic crossroads: should AI capabilities be developed in-house to maintain control and differentiation, or should they be sourced from specialized third-party providers to accelerate deployment? Speaker: Moderator: |
| 17:40 –17:45 | Closing Remarks TBC |
| 17:45 –19:00 | Cocktail Reception (Ballroom Foyer) |
FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026 / MORNING SESSION: 08:55 - 12:50
| 08:50 –09:00 | Welcome Remarks Peter Stein, Chief Executive Officer, ASIFMA |
| 09:00 –09:15 | Keynote Address TBC |
| 09:15 –10:05 | AM Panel 1 Liquidity in Motion: The Rising Influence of Market Makers and Prop Trading Firms As traditional sources of liquidity evolve, market makers and proprietary trading firms are playing an increasingly vital role in keeping capital markets efficient and resilient. This panel will explore how these players are stepping in to provide liquidity across asset classes, the technologies and strategies driving their edge, and what their growing influence means for exchanges, institutional investors, and market structure. Speakers: Moderator: |
| 10:05 –10:35 | Coffee Break |
| 10:35 –11:25 | AM Panel 2 Pension Reform and Global Capital: Asia’s Investment Shift As aging populations reshape the economic landscape, governments across Asia are reforming pension systems to ensure long-term sustainability. From Australia’s superannuation model to China’s evolving framework and the mandatory schemes in Hong Kong and Singapore, the “3 Pillars” approach is gaining traction. These reforms are driving pension schemes, especially private ones, to seek overseas market exposure to meet growing return demands. This panel will explore how these shifts are transforming capital markets and creating new opportunities for asset managers and financial institutions. Speakers: Moderator: |
| 11:25 – 12:00 | Australia Intensive (FIRESIDE CHAT) Speaker: Moderator: |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | AM Panel 3 Reimagining Sustainable Finance: A New Vision in a Fragmented World The vision for sustainable finance is being reshaped amid geopolitical fragmentation, climate urgency, and diverging policy commitments. The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has highlighted the volatility of global climate cooperation and the need for resilient, market-led solutions. This panel will explore how financial institutions, regulators, and multilateral bodies are adapting to a world where alignment on climate goals is no longer assured. Panelists will discuss the evolution from disclosure-based frameworks to investor-driven strategies, the rise of transition finance, and the role of regional leadership in advancing sustainable capital flows. With Asia at the forefront, the session will highlight how the region is navigating uncertainty to drive innovation, resilience, and long-term value. Speakers: Moderator: |
| 12:45 – 12:50 | Closing Remarks |
| 12:50 –13:50 | Networking Lunch |
To effectively engage this esteemed audience and connect with the global and regional community, various sponsorship packages with speaking slots and marketing opportunities are available for ASIFMA members and non-members offering unparalleled branding exposure and lead generation. Financial institutions, vendors, consultants and law firms are particularly encouraged to join as sponsors.
For sponsorship, contact Joy Balboa, Manager – Marketing and Membership (jbalboa@asifma.org).
Past ASIFMA speakers are industry experts and senior representatives from sell-side and buy-side communities, law firms/ consultants/ vendors, global and Asian policy makers, regulators and central banks.
At ASIFMA, we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our workplace and this policy is applied in all areas of our business including speaker roles at our events and conferences. We wish to work with members and partners who share this same commitment and are willing to support this policy. For more details about the event or if you would like to join the speaking faculty, please contact Claire Souleyman, Manager – Events & Training at csouleyman@asifma.org
Registration for the ASIFMA Annual Conference 2026 is not currently open. Please check back later for any updates.
