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6 July 2026 | 14:00-15:00 GMT+8
As 2026 unfolds, ongoing instability in the Middle East is forcing up prices, reshaping trade routes, disrupting key shipping lanes, and making freight costs unpredictable. Knock-on effects of weaker economic growth and stubborn inflation are also forcing traders to rethink long-held strategies.
This FT Commodities Asia Summit: Pre-event Webinar will bring together economists, traders and risk specialists to examine how the industry is responding. Moderated by an FT journalist, the session will focus on practical ways to protect margins in uncertain markets. It will also set the agenda for the FT Commodities Asia Summit in December, where the ongoing impact will be explored in greater depth.
This webinar, hosted by the Financial Times, will explore the far-reaching implications of the US presidential election for Asia. A panel of experts will examine the potential economic and geopolitical consequences, with a particular focus on how the outcome could shape financial markets, global trade and regional business sentiment.
With Asia expected to deliver two-thirds of global growth in 2024, the discussion will explore how factors such as inflation, interest rates, rising costs and geopolitics are reshaping consumer behaviour across the region. The panel will also examine what is driving consumption and where the key growth opportunities lie for businesses and investors. This exclusive webinar is brought to you by FT Professional, FT Live, and the FT Board Director Programme. The session features a panel of industry experts from UBS, Mizuho Securities and Edelman, moderated by Leo Lewis.
Six months after China’s reopening following Covid-19, the discussion examined the state of the country’s economic recovery and its wider implications for the region. The panel explored China’s post-pandemic resurgence, shifting market dynamics and the broader economic impact across Asia. This exclusive webinar is brought to you by the FT Board Director Programme and the FT Corporate Subscription team, featuring a panel of subject matter experts from Loomis, Sayles & Company, Hang Seng Bank and Brunswick Group, moderated by Robin Harding.
- "China is becoming a more difficult market for foreign companies, as they have to deal with the economic slowdown, geopolitical uncertainties, and more competitive Chinese counterparts." Dan Wang, Chief Economist, Hang Seng Bank China
- "Post-COVID economic rebound still continues, albeit at a slower pace. Medium- to long-term challenges such as housing bubble, debt overhang, and shrinking and aging population, require more thoughtful and pro-active policy and reform." Ning Zhu, Senior Partner, Head of China, Brunswick Group
- “Unlike other countries, China's lopsided post-Covid recovery has brought deflationary risk. However, the hurdle for broad-based Chinese policy stimulus remains high. In addition to the challenges posed by the lackluster cyclical recovery and ongoing concerns about China's long-term growth potential, there is also growing apprehension among global investors regarding geopolitical risks.” Bo Zhuang, Global Macro Strategist, Asia, Loomis, Sayles & Company
The discussion explores some of the most pressing and complex questions in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space. Topics include how businesses can avoid accusations of greenwashing by backing bold commitments with measurable action, where organisations should prioritise investment and resources to become ESG leaders, and the key policy and regulatory developments shaping the future of sustainable business. This complimentary virtual event is brought to you by FT Professional and the FT Board Director Programme, featuring a panel of subject matter experts from Ashurst, TTI and Macquarie Group, moderated by Simon Mundy.
The discussion focused on the economic fallout across Asia resulting from global economic disruption, including sanctions, supply chain challenges and rising commodity prices. The panel examined how these pressures are reshaping regional economies, business strategies and market outlooks across the region. This complimentary virtual event is brought to you by FT Professional and the FT Board Director Programme, featuring a panel of subject matter experts from Ashurst, TS Lombard and S&P Global Market Intelligence, moderated by Robin Harding.
20 May 2026
This inaugural forum brings together a curated group of Limited Partners and General Partners from across Asia and global markets, with discussions focused on the key themes shaping capital allocation — including private credit, secondaries, regional strategy, and AI investing.
06 May 2026
Future of Asset Management Asia 2026 brings together industry leaders to examine how fund firms can stay competitive, compliant, and client-centric in Asia’s next chapter. Through strategic debates and interactive dialogue, this one-day conference will equip senior leaders with the insight needed to allocate, operate, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving region.
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06 May 2026 | 12:00-13:00 HKT
As Asia accelerates its decarbonisation efforts, the vision of a pan-Asian super grid, connecting electricity systems across the region and potentially extending to Europe — is gaining increasing momentum. Yet turning this ambition into reality would require unprecedented levels of regional cooperation, investment and political trust. Hosted by the Financial Times as part of the Asian Development Bank Annual Meetings, this session will examine whether a pan-Asian super grid can move from concept to implementation, and what it would take in terms of policy alignment, infrastructure investment and cross-border collaboration to make it viable.
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15-16 April 2026
Now in its fourth year, the Wealth Management Summit Asia is FT Live and PWM’s regional gathering of private banks, family offices, and wealth managers. Across two days, a series of panel discussions, interactive masterclasses, and lightning talks will tackle the operational challenges for business leaders. The session will explore investment strategies in the context of geopolitical realignment, alongside product development approaches during a period of unprecedented wealth creation in the region.
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This conference, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Sino Group, will bring together local and international business leaders, innovators and industry experts to examine Hong Kong’s evolving value proposition and explore how the city can strengthen its position as Asia-Pacific’s gateway to the world.
In-Person & Digital | Singapore
In its third year, the Wealth Management Summit Asia brings together market-leading private banks, family offices and wealth managers to examine how best to capitalise on Asia’s structural growth opportunities. Hosted by FT Live and PWM, the conference features interactive panel discussions, exclusive roundtables and masterclasses exploring high-performing business models and strategies for achieving stronger returns amid an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
In-Person & Digital | Singapore
Transforming mainstream finance. The inaugural Crypto & Digital Assets Summit Asia, co-organised by the Financial Times and The Banker, will bring together leaders from global and Asian financial institutions, alongside crypto and digital assets pioneers and regulators, to explore the path towards institutional adoption, asset tokenisation and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping the sector.
In-Person Briefing | Singapore
Business transformation is now central to corporate strategy, reflecting a broader shift towards more agile, data-driven ways of operating. Driven by rapid technological advancement, evolving regulatory requirements and rising demand for real-time insights, organisations are rethinking how they compete, create value and serve customers. This high-level briefing, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Amazon Web Services and HCLTech, will convene senior executives across industries to examine the strategic and operational dimensions of business transformation, and the role artificial intelligence can play in enabling it.
Online
The APAC M&A landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. China, once the dominant force in dealmaking, is experiencing a slowdown amid economic headwinds and tighter regulatory conditions. This shift is creating space for India and Japan to emerge as new centres of M&A activity in the region. This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in partnership with Datasite, brought together leading dealmakers to examine M&A trends across the APAC region. The discussion focused on the key opportunities and challenges expected to shape deal activity in 2025.
Online
This exclusive webinar, featuring journalists from the Financial Times and Nikkei Asia, will examine what lies ahead for India following the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. Our panel will address key questions on what has changed—and what may still change—after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was required to form a coalition government following its failure to secure an outright majority in the 2024 general election.
In-person Briefing | Singapore
With Asia-Pacific accounting for more than half the world’s population and driving much of the global increase in energy demand, a successful regional energy transition is critical to international efforts to tackle climate change and reduce emissions. This briefing from the Financial Times, in partnership with ABB, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and experts to assess the current state of the energy transition in Asia and explore what the next phase of progress is likely to look like.
In-Person & Online | Singapore
At a time of heightened uncertainty, companies’ globalisation strategies are evolving as they seek to mitigate risk through greater diversification across markets, supply chains, products and financing sources. Join the Financial Times for a high-level briefing, in partnership with DBS Bank, where corporate finance and treasury leaders, alongside other experts, will explore how these functions are adapting to a shifting global business environment and the role they will play in shaping Asia-Pacific’s future as an investment destination.
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