The IFoA Asia Conference 2017

11-12 May 2017, JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Asia Conference is now in its third year and has a proven track record of attracting high-level decision makers and top industry practitioners from all backgrounds including direct insurers, thought leaders and investment stakeholders from around the world. The conference aims to explore the future of insurance and financial systems through a well rounded balance of plenary sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.

2017 Plenary speakers confirmed:

◆Dr Moses Cheng,

  Chair of the Independent Insurance Regulator, Hong Kong: Dr Cheng will be delivering the keynote address at the conference.

  This session is also part of the IFoA"Professionalism Lecture Series 2017" which is designed to promote debate around the

  importance of professionalism, and the role of professionals, including actuaries and others, across the financial services

  industry.

◆Sir James Mirrlees,

  Nobel Prize Winner and Economist: Sir Mirrlees will offer an insightful discussion and understanding of the regulation of

  Insurance when there is Asymmetric Information.

◆Ms Yi Qin,

  Founder of Blockchain practice for Deloitte China and the Chairwoman for Rubix: This plenary will discuss how the integration

  of technology in the insurance company's value proposition is turning out to be one of the main evolutionary trends in the

  sector, and why the digitisation is emerging as one of the top priorities for sector participants.

◆Yves Guerard,

  Former Secretary General of the IAA: This session will provide comprehensive information on the issue of climate change.

2017 key topics:

                        Big Data

                        Challenges and opportunities in the Asian retirement space

                        Life products in low interest rate environments

                        Implementing a risk solvency regime in less developed markets

                        Experiences and challenges in overseas investment markets

                        Investing in climate change solutions

                        Pricing, reserving and capital management with "Big Data"

                        The future of the actuarial profession in Asia.

This year's conference will again offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the insurance industry, exchange knowledge, and network with peers. The Conference will deliver a series of high profile plenaries, cross practice workshops and networking opportunities, aimed at bringing together actuaries at all levels to engage with top influencers and decision makers in the insurance industry.

View the full programme and speaker line up http://bit.ly/2i5WdmE.