Core Insights - The event "2025 Asia-Pacific Buy-Side Forum: The Pulse of Possibilities" was successfully held in Hong Kong, focusing on the future development paths of enterprises through discussions with over 100 industry professionals [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The forum featured a series of speeches and expert panels discussing topics from programmed innovation to breakthroughs in investment portfolio lifecycles [1] - The event aimed to understand how leading companies maintain their edge, respond to changes, and translate insights into impact [1] Group 2: Key Speakers - Stephen Hung, Sales Director for Hong Kong and North Asia at FactSet [5] - Ryan Roser, Head of AI and Machine Learning at FactSet [7] - Jonas Svallin, Senior Director of Product Management at FactSet [9] - Sherry Tsoi, Head of Portfolio Construction Consulting and Research for Asia at Fidelity International [11] - Brian Herte, Head of Real-Time Solutions at FactSet [13] - Thomas Li, CFA, Market Strategist at AIA Group [15] - James McKeone, Head of Data, Index, and Analytics for Asia-Pacific at Nasdaq [17] - Levent Mehmet, Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at TNS Financial Markets [19] - Willie Chan, Regional Sales Director for North Asia at TP ICAP [21] Group 3: Discussion Highlights - Ryan Roser discussed pragmatic strategies for responding to AI development, emphasizing the importance of trust and competitive pressure in decision-making [21] - The session led by Jonas Svallin focused on how financial industry leaders can navigate the uncertainties of AI development, analyzing the tension between "accelerated transformation" and "risk regulation" [22] - Jonas Svallin also highlighted how programmed solutions are shaping the future of buy-side workflows, noting the industry's shift towards deeper daily technology usage and increasing customization [23] - Brian Herte moderated a session where experts shared experiences on addressing operational challenges and seizing data-driven opportunities [24]