Insights
State Street at FII8: Riyadh, October 29-31
The new horizon of investing
Driven by our purpose to create better outcomes for the world’s investors and the people they serve, we focus on converting challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience. As such, we were honored to participate in this year’s Future Investment Initiative (FII), engaging in impactful discussions and sharing our insights on the technology-driven transformation of the financial landscape and its potential to reshape global economies.
Executive delegation
Ron O’Hanley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Joerg Ambrosius
Executive Vice President, President of Investment Services
Donna Milrod
Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer
Lori Heinel
Global Chief Investment Officer, State Street Global Advisors
Aman Thind
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Architect
Oliver Berger
Executive Vice President, Head of Emerging Growth Markets
Emmanuel Laurina
Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Africa, State Street Global Advisors
Regional delegation
Abdullah Alhowishan
Vice President, Saudi Arabia Client Relationship Manager, State Street Global Advisors
Faisal Al-Nabhani
Managing Director, Head of Oman
Hafida Amara
Managing Director, Head of Sales Investment Services, Middle East and North Africa
Georges Hanna
Managing Director, Head of Saudi Business, State Street Global Advisors
Ilker Kumlu
Managing Director, Head of Relationship Management and Client COO, Middle East and North Africa
Gregory Sollmeyer
Vice President, Saudi Arabia Equity Portfolio Manager, State Street Global Advisors
Francky Thomas
Head of Saudi Arabian Clients Coverage Group, State Street Global Advisors
Our sessions
Banking and investment changemakers — Plenary session
Chairman and CEO Ron O’Hanley joined this panel of leading industry voices to share his insights on the emerging era of finance and portfolio management, where the lines between traditional and alternative investments blur, creating both advantages and obstacles for financial institutions. Against this landscape, will a new breed of financial leaders emerge to navigate today’s complex environment or will established players adapt and maintain their dominance?
Artificial intelligence backed by real intelligence — Boardroom breakfast
This invitation-only State Street breakfast briefing, featuring Joerg Ambrosius, Lori Heinel and Aman Thind, examined how the significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI), data management and cloud computing have made these transformative technologies increasingly accessible to capital markets participants. Our experts delved into how the institutional investment community can leverage AI, machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning and other cutting-edge technologies to help gain a competitive edge in today’s financial landscape.
AI and digital transformation in the asset management industry — Public Investment Fund (PIF) asset management forum
Our Global Chief Architect Aman Thind joined a panel of industry experts for a moderated discussion on the technology-led transformation of asset management.
Our insights
Shifting sands: The GCC’s equity market transformation
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has undergone significant transformation in its equity markets, driven by efforts to diversify economies traditionally tied to oil and gas. This shift has made GCC equities increasingly attractive to both domestic and international investors, presenting new opportunities for portfolio diversification.
GCC Fixed Income: An alternative diversifier to core allocations
Major GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, are expected to enjoy strong growth over the next five years. For investors seeking to diversify fixed income portfolios, the bonds of these countries have become increasingly attractive options.
Why the Gulf States are ready for Defined Contribution
Shifting demographics and evolving regulations mean that the Gulf countries are on the verge of a new era for retirement benefits to align with international best practices. In this article, we look at the current landscape and share our recommendations for the development of employer-based plans in the region.