Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) continued into its second day with the 2024 edition of Asset Abu Dhabi. Organised with partners ADCB, Mubadala, and PGIM Global Asset Management, the forum explored topics like investing in future technology, opportunities in private equity and credit, and investments in cities of the future.
The event gathered asset allocators, asset managers, investment bankers, venture capitalists, private equity firms, family offices, and institutional investors managing over USD 42.5 trillion in assets. Ray Dalio, Founder & CIO Mentor at Bridgewater Associates, delivered a keynote on the Principles of a Changing World Order, setting the tone for discussions on economic and political shifts.
In addition, ADFW marked 40 years of UAE-China relations with the inaugural UAE-China Investment Forum, in collaboration with HSBC. This event focused on trade and prosperity opportunities, with notable figures like Carl Ge, Dr. Nasser Saidi, and Sean Ho discussing sectors like e-commerce, technology, and the Belt and Road Initiative, and how UAE investors can engage with these trends.
Day two also featured several other special events, including RESOLVE, the UBS Investor Forum, and the International Family Office Congress. The Congress discussed the growth of family offices, with sessions on investment, risk management, and the role of mergers and acquisitions. A panel focused on how family businesses can enhance their value through partnerships with global asset managers, featuring the success story of GEMS Education.
ADFW’s series continues for two more days, with flagship events like Fintech Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF).
