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Shelter from the storm:
Investing in the era of uncertainty

In partnership with The Economist Impact, EquitiesFirst delves into topics that most concern investors across financial markets. Through the “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty” podcast series, experts will break down emerging financial risks and help listeners better manage and identify investment opportunities as the global economy is again facing severe headwinds.

In this five episodes series, we will speak to wealth management experts on how investors could mitigate risks from potential future obstacles such as de-globalization and intense rate hikes, as well as ways to best position themselves to ride out the storm.

The podcast series has been prepared for informational purposes only. The episodes do not constitute offerings of financial products or investment advice, and they are not intended for residents in any jurisdiction where their use is unauthorized or unlawful.

From silk road to skyscrapers: Charting the investment landscape between Asia-Pacific and the United Arab Emirates

Pratibha Thaker

Editorial Director, Middle East and Africa, Economist Intelligence Unit

V. Shankar

Co-founder and CEO, Gateway Partners

The signs of a thriving business and investment ecosystem between Asia-Pacific and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are hard to miss. The two regions are strengthening ties through strategies such as trade agreements and infrastructure investments. Asian companies are interested in becoming a part of the UAE’s free trade zones. What is the current state of the UAE-Asia Pacific relations as well as the future prospects? What are the implications for some of the key players? How can investors and businesses navigate the opportunities and risks within this transforming landscape?

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2024-04-16

Funding impact in Asia-Pacific

Hannah Lee

Head of Asia-Pacific ESG Equity Research, J.P. Morgan

Natasha Garcha

Senior Director of Innovative Finance, Impact Investment Exchange

Increasingly more financial players are interested in tapping into the potential of ESG and impact investments in Asia-Pacific. To address social and environmental challenges effectively, key stakeholders need to ensure that impact capital is deployed strategically, matching with the right opportunities. What are the opportunities investors can leverage to generate social and environmental value along with economic returns? What is the role of innovative models of business and financing in unlocking the potential of impact-driven investments?

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2023-12-20

Unlocking entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific

Amra Naidoo

Co-Founder and General Partner, Accelerating Asia

Jeffrey Paine

Co-founder and Managing Director, Golden Gate Ventures

On the global stage, India and China are becoming key players in terms of total number and valuation of startups, following the United States. Indonesia and Vietnam’s progress have been remarkable as well. Can Asia Pacific create the next generation Silicon Valley and become a centre for entrepreneurship and innovation? In this episode, we talk about the startup ecosystem in Asia-Pacific. We also discuss how investors and founders can unlock entrepreneurship opportunities in the region.

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2023-11-14

India’s time to shine? Opportunity and risk in India

Ben Mathias

Managing Partner, Vertex Ventures SEA & India

Taimur Baig

Managing Director and Chief Economist, Group Research at DBS Bank

In the last six years, India’s business environment rankings rose 10 places among the 82 countries assessed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Expanding investments will be crucial in maintaining the country’s favourable position for investors. To achieve this, India needs to keep improving regarding ease of doing business and governance transparency. Transforming the infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing economy is also key. In this episode, we discuss business and investment opportunities and risks in India.

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2023-09-28

How to invest in artificial intelligence in Asia-Pacific?

William Bao Bean

Managing Director, Orbit Startups General Partner, SOSV

Arvind Sethumadhavan

Founder, The AI Living Lab

The era of AI has begun. Asia-Pacific’s spending on AI will reach around $50 billion in 2026. In the sixth episode of the series “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty,” sponsored by EquitiesFirst, we discuss the opportunities and risks around artificial intelligence investments in Asia-Pacific. Our guest speakers talk about the new business models emerging from the expanding industry applications of AI and how investors can leverage the associated investment opportunities. What AI can offer is almost limitless, but the opportunities don’t come without risks.

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2023-08-08

What would a protracted war in Ukraine mean for Asia-Pacific economies?

Mahesh Menon

Director & Head of Strategic Initiatives,
InCred Global Wealth, Singapore

John Marrett

Senior Analyst & Asia Manager for Financial Risk,
The Economist Intelligence Unit, Hong Kong

The war in Ukraine is entering its second year, with no end in sight. In the fifth episode of the series “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty,” sponsored by EquitiesFirst, we look at the impact of a protracted war in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific economies. Our guests discuss topics such as how vulnerable APAC economies are to price shocks in an increasingly multipolar world. We also talk about the financial risks of an escalation on the global equity and fixed income markets, and how investors can protect themselves.

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2023-05-10

Can Asia Pacific benefit from deglobalisation?

Arnulfo (Noli) de Pala

Chief Investment Officer,
Trilake Partners, Singapore

Gareth Nicholson

Chief Investment Officer,
Nomura, Singapore

Is the world becoming bipolar? In 2020, covid-19 and the resulting disruptions to supply chains shook the foundations of the globalised economy. Companies that had earlier embraced offshoring of manufacturing and sourcing, pivoted to bringing production home, or “onshoring”.

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2022-09-20

Can China’s economic slowdown create opportunities in Asia?

Raymond Cheng

Managing Director & Chief Investment
Officer for North Asia,
Standard Chartered Bank, Hong Kong

Martin Hennecke

Head of Asia Investment Advisory,
St. James Place Wealth Management, Hong Kong

This is the second episode in the “Shelter from the storm” series on economic, geopolitical and environmental challenges facing companies and markets today. In this episode, we look at the dominant role of China in Asia’s economy and the effect its slowdown might have on the region.

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2022-11-23

How to weather the coming recession

Charlie Buxton

Head of Investment Management,
The Fry Group, Hong Kong

Dhruv Arora

Founder and CEO,
Syfe, Singapore

The late 2022 predictions of an impending global recession have not materialised, but the global economy is not out of the woods yet. In the fourth episode of the series “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty,” sponsored by EquitiesFirst, we look at the risk of persistent high inflation and global economic slowdown for Asia-Pacific economies. We also discuss how investors are adjusting their portfolios in response to the new reality of high interest rates.

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2023-02-23

Protecting investment portfolios against climate change risks

Aurélia Britsch

Senior Director,
Climate Risk & Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Fitch, Singapore

Michelle Loi

Vice President,
Asia Sustainable Finance
WWF, Singapore

In the third episode of the series “Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty,” supported by EquitiesFirst, we look at climate change. What risk does the warming climate represent for the economies, industries and businesses in Asia Pacific? And what opportunities do risk mitigation and adaptation efforts create for investors?

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2022-12-14