Overview
Bloomberg invites you to join our first annual Fund Administration Forum 2019 in Malta.
This exclusive event will feature our keynote speaker Kenneth Farrugia, Chairman of the Malta Fund Investment Association who will speak about the 2019 outlook for the Fund Industry in Malta. This will be followed by a Panel Discussion highlighting a few key trends and themes in 2019.
Finally, we will conclude an overview on how you can utilise Bloomberg Data to explore the essential topics in Fund Management, Fund Administration industries including: Automation, Technology, Brexit, Valuations & Liquidity, Regulatory changes.
Agenda
- 08.30
Networking breakfast and registration
- 09.30
Welcome Address
Kenneth Farrugia, Chairman of the MALTA Asset Servicing Association- 10.00
Panel Discussion on Key Opportunities and Changes for Fund Admin Industry:
– Brexit Uncertainty and Impact on the Fund Industry & Fund Admins in Malta
– Market Tends in Fund Industry: ETF-Passive vs Active Funds
– Incorporating Blockchain, AI & Machine into the fund selection process
– The post MIFID II World: Product Complexity
– Sustainability & ESG Impact on European Fund Industry
– Operational Challenges on Derivative ValuationsModerator: Darren Lawrence, Risk & Valuations Specialist, Malta, Bloomberg
Kenneth Farrugia, President – MALTA Asset Servicing Association
Andrew Zarb Mizzi, CEO Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) LTd, Member of Senior Management Swissquote Group
Andre Zerafa, Partner, GANADO Advocates
Wayne Spiteri, Senior Manager, HSBC- 11.00
Coffee break
- 11.20
Bloomberg Case Studies
Darren Lawrence, Enterprise Data Specialist- 11.50
Bloomberg Liquidity & Valuations
Chris Fonte, EMEA Head of Risk and Valuation Products- 12.20
Bloomberg Derivatives Analytics & Valuations
- 12.30
Closing remarks
Q&A followed by networking buffet lunch