MAPLES INSIGHTS
Hong Kong Investment Funds Forum 2026
Thursday, 7th May 2026
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
3:00 – 6:00 pm Forum
6:00 – 8:30 pm Networking Reception
ABOUT
Maples Insights – Hong Kong Investment Funds Forum is a flagship event in the Maples Group’s global Insights series, bringing together over 200 senior professionals from across Asia’s funds and investment management community.
The Forum offers a powerful platform for connection and conversation, combining high quality networking with timely, expert led discussions on key market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of investment funds.
Building on the success of Insights events held in the Cayman Islands, London, Tokyo, and Montreal, the Hong Kong Forum continues to foster meaningful dialogue and industry innovation.
Chatham House Rules apply. No media or press.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Gain valuable insights from leading industry professionals as we explore the following themes:
- Navigating the New Fundraising Landscape in Asia
- Prime Perspectives: APAC’s Evolving Hedge Fund Environment
- Exit Strategies Unpacked: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities across the Alternative Investment Sector
- China Outlook: Emerging Trends and Insights for Investment Funds
GUEST SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
Welcome
Ann Ng
Regional Managing Partner - Asia, Maples Group, Hong Kong
Navigating the New Fundraising Landscape in Asia
James Perry
Maples Group
Colin Wu
Macquarie Group
Elizabeth Lo
ArrowPoint
Jean Chung
GI Capital
Edwin Chan
iCapital
Prime Perspectives: APAC's Evolving Hedge Fund Environment
Josie Ainley
Maples Group
Halley Caldwell
BofA Securities
Laura Achoneftos
Goldman Sachs
Krisch Ramchandani
J.P. Morgan
Killian Hussey
Morgan Stanley
The Insight Lounge - A serious conversation, with a lighter touch.
The Honourable André Ebanks
MP, Premier of the Cayman Islands and Minister of Financial Services and Commerce
Benjamin Quinlan
CEO and Managing Partner of Quinlan & Associates
Exit Strategies Unpacked: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities Across the Alternative Investment Sector
Matt Roberts
Maples Group
Nick Stern
Maples Group
Deborah Fong
Carlyle
Fergal Power
Interpath
Steve Sha
White & Case
China Outlook: Emerging Trends and Insights for Investment Funds
Charlie Sparrow
Maples Group
David Chang
MindWorks
Marco Chung
CITIC CLSA
Terence Jen
Granite Asia
Girish Kumarguru
China Everbright
RESOURCES
The Great Bridge: How the Cayman Islands Connects Japan to Global Private Markets
Betting Big: Global Asset Managers and Japan
Offshore Fund Launch Guidance Note and Checklist for Investment Managers – Asia
Growth and Opportunities for BVI in Asia
Golden Opportunities in Japan: A New Era for Global Asset Managers
CREDENTIALS
Maples Group Named on Hong Kong’s Inaugural “Go Global” Legal Services Panel
Overview of Services – Asia Funds & Investment Management
Maples Group Advises Hongkong Land on Landmark US$6.2 Billion Singapore Property Fund Launch
Maples Group Advises on Launch of Nomura Fund Select – Carlyle Private Equity Partners Fund
Maples Group Advises Glenwood on US$1.1 Billion South Korea-Focused Fund
Maples Group Advises ORIX on US$2.5 Billion Japan-Targeted Private Equity Fund
Maples Group Advises Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company on EQT NEXUS Fund Launch
Maples Group Advises Citigroup First Investment Management Limited on US Market Strategy Fund Launch
Multi-jurisdictional Maples Group Team Advises on Daiwa Blackstone Infrastructure Fund
Awards:
Maples Group Wins Nine “Deals of the Year 2025” Awards by China Business Law Journal
Maples Group Partners Named Visionary Lawyers in CBLJ’s A-List 2025-26
Maples Group Celebrates Six Wins at China Business Law Awards 2025
