Event Profile

CAIA Middle East Roadshow - Abu Dhabi - Fireside talk with William Ma CAIA, CFA: Exploring Asia's Alternative Investment Landscape, Macro Trends, and Investors’ Sentiment

Date(s):
May 9, 2024
Note:
All times listed are in local time
Venue:
Rosewood Adu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi, AZ 00000 
Fee(s):
Free Event
Description:
CAIA Middle East Roadshow
Fireside talk with William Ma CAIA, CFA: Exploring Asia's Alternative Investment Landscape, Macro Trends, and Investors’ Sentiment 
 
CAIA Middle East is organizing a roadshow in the Emirates, with esteemed expert William Ma, CAIA, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at GROW Investment Group and CAIA Association’s Board Member, based in Hong Kong.

During the fireside talk, William will delve into the intricacies of Asia's rapidly evolving investment scenario. From dissecting the macroeconomic environment to uncovering investment opportunities.

Join us for an enlightening dialogue that promises to illuminate pathways to succeed in the ever-evolving world Asian financial environment. During the event, we will tackle:
  • China's market and the broader Asian region,
  • Alternative investment strategies poised for growth.
  • Investor sentiment and asset management trends, shaping China’s future investment landscape.

Agenda
 
6:00 PM - Registrations and welcome

6:30 PM - Fireside Talk featuring William Ma, CAIA, CFA - Chief Investment Officer at GROW Investment Group and CAIA Association’s Board Member and Ahmad Alwad, CAIA, CEO of Hub71 and CAIA Chapter Middle East Head.

7:15 PM - Networking buffet dinner. (No alcohol will be served).
 
Important notes before the event
  • This event is organized by dedicated CAIA members who generously volunteer their personal time. Should you decide to register, we greatly appreciate your commitment to attending.
  • If you find that you are unable to attend, please inform us at least 48 hours before the event. Your timely cancellations enable us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist and help minimize food and energy waste.
  • Kindly note that registrations must be completed in advance, as walk-ins will not be permitted. Given the event's limited capacity, we encourage you to register as early as possible to secure your spot. If the attendance limit is expanded, we will promptly notify you.
  • Registering a guest is possible but complete Guest’s details must be filled in. In case of overbooking, priority will be given to CAIA Members.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you have questions or concerns regarding registration for this event, please contact CAIA EMEA Chapter Relations.
 
 
 

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William Ma
Organization: GROW Investment Group


Mr. William Ma, CAIA, CFA, with over 18 years of industry experience, is the Chief Investment Officer and founder of GROW Investment Group, a China based multi strategy multi asset management company, and launched the first multi strategy hedge fund in China. Previously, Mr. Ma was the Chief Investment Officer of Noah Holdings, one of the largest wealth management company in China, as well we the Chief Investment Officer of Gopher Asset Management, the asset management arm of Noah. Gopher is the largest multi strategy multi asset management company in China with USD25 billion AUM and 220 professionals. As CIO of Noah and Gopher, he was responsible for overseeing all investment management, asset allocation and investment products due diligence of combined USD80 billions of asset. He also managed the discretionary mandates and China domestic public market funds including a Greater China multi-managers fund, ranked the best emerging market fund of hedge funds globally (3 years annualized return) by BarclayHedge, and led the team won the prestige Golden Bull Award - Best Domestic Fund of Hedge Funds in China in 2018 as well as won numerous awards from InvestHedge, HFM and AsianInvestor.