Justin Griffiths, Partner, Deloitte Luxembourg
Jérôme Wigny, Partner, Elvinger Hoss Prussen
Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times

In this powerful keynote to start the day’s discussions, renowned economist Dr Bruno Colmant traces the arc of neoliberalism over the past 40 years to its global dominance and eventual unraveling in the face of today’s fractured economic order, which he characterises as exoliberalism.

Professor Bruno Colmant, Economic Historian and Futurologist

The geopolitical landscape remains fraught with instability, as trade tensions flair and military conflicts in Europe and the Middle East rumble on. The new US government appointments will also have major implications for the transatlantic relationship, European security as well as the global trading system and macroeconomic environment. This session will survey the potential flashpoints and the implications for the European funds industry.

Anunita Chandrasekar, Fellow, Centre for European Reform
Yves Choueifaty, President and CIO, TOBAM
Maximilian Hess, Founder, Ementena Advisory
Anna Rosenberg, Head of Geopolitics, Amundi Investment Institute

Moderator: Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times

This session brings together leading experts for a timely conversation on Europe’s economic future. The discussion will assess progress against the recommendations of the Draghi report and explore what more is needed to strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness amid shifting geopolitical and industrial dynamics. With a focus on policy, productivity and investment, the session will offer sharp insights into Europe’s ability to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Dr Judith Arnal, Associate Senior Research Fellow, Center for European Policy Studies/Board Member, Bank of Spain
Dr Holger Schmieding, Chief Economist, Berenberg

Moderator: Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times

Join us for an insightful keynote interview with the CEO of SEDCO Capital, a global leader in aligning Shariah-compliant principles with ethical and responsible investing. Discover how these funds are structured and managed, what is fueling the growing global demand for Islamic finance, and how to overcome persistent marketing challenges and misconceptions. This session will explore how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is driving a historic transformation, unlocking dynamic growth across public markets, private assets, and strategic sectors.

Abdulwahhab Abed, Chief Executive Officer, SEDCO Capital

Moderator: Emma Dunkley, Asset Management Reporter, Financial Times

Millennial and Gen Z investors are driving digital transformation in asset management, with demand for AI, blockchain and robo-advisors enhancing accessibility and personalisation. However, these advances bring cybersecurity risks, data breaches and algorithmic challenges. This session will explore how asset manager can align with next-gen preferences while managing risks and fostering trust.

Gaurab Arka Chaudhuri, Director, Group Strategy, Barclays
Sandra Daub, Member of the Executive Board, NOUMENA Digital
Sharmil Patwa, Founder, Opus Una Financial Services Consulting
Stela Willemstein, Director of Group Frameworks Risk Management, UBS

Moderator: Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times

As the UK continues to refine its regulatory framework for asset management post-Brexit, how is the Financial Conduct Authority approaching policy in this new paradigm? This conversation will explore the UK’s regulatory alignment — or divergence — from European frameworks, assessing the impact on fund managers and cross-border distribution. This session will provide insight into the future direction of UK asset management policy and its implications for the industry.

Mhairi Jackson, Manager, Funds and Asset Management Policy, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Moderator: Emma Dunkley, Asset Management Reporter, Financial Times

Ruth Buscombe-Divey is one of the most highly respected race strategists in Formula 1, having worked for the Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Haas teams. She will share her insights and experiences from over a decade in this data-driven, high performance, high pressure environment. When 0.001 of a second is the difference between winning and losing, how do you stay resilient, take controlled risks and keep your team fully focused on the end goal, while continuously innovating to find the marginal gains to beat your competition?

Ruth Buscombe-Divey, Formula 1 Race Strategist

While the US has established itself as a global leader in private asset distribution, Europe has an opportunity to enhance its market appeal. This session will explore how Europe can leverage its strong regulatory framework, financial ecosystem and growing investor appetite to accelerate success. Panelists will discuss the role of open-ended fund structures in enhancing liquidity, expanding access and driving cross-border distribution. With Brexit reshaping the financial landscape, how can Luxembourg and the broader industry capitalise on this momentum to bridge the gap with the US?

Tim Boole, Head of Product and Solutions Management, Schroders Capital
Bertrand Coste, Partner, Clerville Investment Management
Véronique Fournier, Head of EMEA, Global Wealth Management Solutions, Apollo Global Management
Neil Hoyne, Managing Director, Head of International Client Services, Ares Wealth Management Solutions

Moderator: Sanjiv Sawhney, Group Chief Executive Officer, Waystone

As the world grapples with escalating geopolitical uncertainty, from renewed great-power competition to the realities of cyber warfare, few are better placed to decode the current security landscape than General Sir Patrick Sanders. In this live interview, the former UK Army Chief and architect of the UK Strategic Command offers rare insight into Europe’s evolving defence posture, the long-term implications of the war in Ukraine, and what persistent volatility means for global stability, economic resilience, and investment risk. Drawing from four decades of operational command and strategic leadership, General Sanders will explore how today’s fragmented security environment intersects with markets, infrastructure and private capital across regions.

General Sir Patrick Sanders, Former UK Army Chief

Moderator: Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times

The European funds industry is undergoing a notable shift in asset class preferences, with increasing investor interest in passive strategies and exchange-traded funds. But is it a temporary trend or a long-term strategy reshaping investment practices? This session will examine the evolving relationship between active and passive management and the increasingly pivotal role ETFs are playing in portfolio construction. Panelists will debate whether passive investing is complementing or overshadowing active approaches and what it means for the both future of asset management and for hubs like Luxembourg.

Arnaud Gebhart, Executive Director/Head of International ETF Platform, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Matthieu Guignard, Global Head of Services and Solutions, Amundi
Marie-Sophie Pastant, Head of ETF/Index & Systematic Synthetic Strategies Portfolio Management, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Moderator: Emma Dunkley, Asset Management Reporter, Financial Times

Justin Griffiths, Partner, Deloitte Luxembourg
Jérôme Wigny, Partner, Elvinger Hoss Prussen
Yuri Bender, Editor-in-Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), Financial Times