Future of Asset Management Central and Eastern Europe
Featuring a global audience of industry leaders. To gain an insight into who you could meet view the sample attendee list from the Future of Asset Management series.
Central and Eastern Europe's asset management industry is undergoing a period of structural change.
Against this backdrop, firms are rethinking how to scale, distribute products and compete across a region where banks remain dominant and cross-border strategies are becoming more important. The Future of Asset Management Central and Eastern Europe event will explore how both regional and global firms are exploring opportunities for growth whilst navigating the challenges of operating in a more fragmented region. Running alongside the FT’s annual CEE forum and expanding the FoAM series to reach a rapidly expanding region, this flagship event will convene senior leaders from CEE’s top firms to share strategic insights, benchmark approaches to growth and distribution, and examine the key trends shaping the future of asset management across the region.
Although often grouped together, CEE markets are developing at varying rates and are being shaped by distinct local dynamics. Poland has emerged as the region’s dominant asset management market, accounting for more than 40% of CEE AUM and experiencing strong growth in pension assets and retail investment participation. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic has established itself as a mature regional hub with growing interest in qualified investor funds and digital investment strategies, while Croatia and the Baltic states are attracting capital through infrastructure, sustainable real estate and alternative investment opportunities.
Headline speakers at Future of Asset Management CEE Summit
Why attend?
Learn
How to build resilient partnerships that drive long-term sustainable development across the continent at both the Future of Asset Management CEE and the Financial Times' flagship CEE Forum
Meet
CEOs from banks and asset managers, government ministers and international investors that you can't meet anywhere else
Discover
How macroeconomic trends are shaping investment decisions and how to remain competitive
Key Themes
Regional Growth & Market Opportunity
Where are the strongest investment opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, and what is driving regional expansion?
Asset Allocation & Product Innovation
How are managers evolving portfolios through ETFs, private markets and outcome-oriented solutions to meet changing investor needs?
Distribution & Client Demand
How are banks, platforms and wealth channels adapting to shifting patterns in retail, affluent and institutional demand?
Regulation & Market Structure
How are regulatory developments and supervisory frameworks shaping competition, cross-border activity and market stability?
Technology & Operating Models
How are digital transformation, AI and new operating models improving efficiency, scalability and client outcomes?
Resilience, Talent & the Future of the Industry
How are firms building resilience, rethinking talent and leadership, and maintaining profitability in a more complex, lower-margin environment?
A Global Audience of Asset Management Leaders
Connect with senior leaders driving decisions and technology investment across the asset manegement sector. The series brings together C-suites, financiers, and innovators; creating the relationships and market insights you need to unlock deals, accelerate growth and stay ahead of the next phase of asset management..png)
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
ASSET MANAGEMENT IN-PERSON PASS*
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
Future of Asset Management CEE is held as part of the Financial Times' flagship CEE Forum, the leading gathering for policymakers, banks, investors and corporates driving the future of Central & Eastern Europe's financial markets. This ticket also grants you complimentary access to the CEE Forum. To take advantage of this exclusive benefit and secure your place, please register your attendance via the link in your registration confirmation email.
*This pass is only available to asset managers. Any registrations that do not qualify will be cancelled.
€1,299
plus VAT
Offer available until 28 Sep 2026
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
SERVICE PROVIDER IN-PERSON PASS*
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
*This pass is only available to service providers. Any registrations that do not qualify will be cancelled.
€1,799
plus VAT
Offer available until 28 Sep 2026
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