Speaker
This page showcases Asher’s select list of multiple speaking engagements at a variety of events across the globe over the past decade and more.
2021 to-date
Guest Speaker, by video conference
EMBA Class of 2023, Cambridge University (UK)
The Family Office Model – via the Prism of Practitioners.
Panellist, virtual conference
CA Pakistan (Global)
Skill Development in Times of Economic Crises.
Panellist, in person conference
Super Returns Conference, in Singapore
LP Considerations in Manager Selection.
Panellist, in person event
UBS University, in Singapore
Investing for the Future through Connectivity and Collaboration.
Guest speaker, in person event
Wealth Management Institute, in Singapore
Setting up an International Family Office.
Panellist, in person conference
Prestel and Partner, in Singapore
Making Money via Ethical Investments.
Guest Speaker, webinar
Canadian Chapter of ICAP
Introduction to Family Offices - an often-overlooked career option.
Panellist, webinar
STEP (Global)
Modern Families - discussing the results of the latest STEP research project.
Guest Speaker, webinar
ICAP KSA Chapter
Introduction to Family Offices.
Guest Speaker, webinar
Book Launch
Advising the Wealthy Client
Guest Speaker, virtual conference
Asian Family Enterprise Conference (Philippines)
Case study of an Asian Family Office.
Panellist, webinar
Hubbis (Hong Kong)
Developments in Wealth Planning, Structuring, & Family Succession in the Middle East.
2017 to 2020
Guest Speaker, virtual conference
Horasis Conference (Singapore)
What Next for Family Businesses Post-Covid19.
Guest Speaker, webinar
Family Business Council Gulf (UAE)
Selecting a Jurisdiction for Family Office Domicile.
Panellist, virtual conference
Horasis Extraordinary Meeting (Global)
Family Offices: Investing in Face of Pandemic Risk.
Panellist, webinar
Asia Pacific PE and VC by Carmo Connect (Singapore)
Family Office Perspective on PE/VC Allocation During Covid19 Times.
Panellist, webinar
AIM Congress Family Office (with UAE Ministry of Commerce)
Family Offices
Panellist, webinar
Asia Family Investor Roundtable (Singapore)
The Sustainability Debate.
Guest speaker, webinar
Bazm e Shaheen (Riyadh)
How To Choose A Career?
Panellist, in person conference
IFN Issuer and Investors Forum, in Riyadh
Building a Nation: Funding Development in Saudi Arabia.
Keynote speaker, in person event
CA Pakistan, in Karachi
Convocation Speech.
Panellist, in person conference
Family Firm Institute, in Chicago
Myths & Pitfalls: The Case for Family Businesses in the Middle East.
Speaker, in person conference
Family Firm Institute, in Chicago
Disruption Channelling the Future Family Enterprise.
Guest speaker, in person event
Pakistan’s 1st cyber security conference, in Islamabad
Cyber Security: Opportunities & Challenges for Investors.
Panellist, in person conference
SOCPA & ICAEW joint conference, in Riyadh
Transparency & Ease of Doing Business: A Culture of Growth.
Panellist, in person conference
Euromoney GCC Financial Forum, in Bahrain
Harnessing the Power of Private Capital.
Guest speaker, in person event
ICAP KSA Chapter, in Jeddah
Staying Relevant In the Face of FinTech Disruption.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
Kingdom CFO, in Riyadh
Future of Finance: A Sneak Peek into the Future.
2013 to 2016
Keynote speaker, in person conference
Campden 9th Annual Middle East Family Office Conference, in Abu Dhabi
25 Years From Now: Time to Retire, Reinvest or Reinvent?
Panellist, in person event
Saudi Aramco Finance Strategy Academy, in Dhahran
Impact of IPO in the Business.
Panellist, in person conference
Family Firm Institute, in Miami
Evolving Role of Trustees.
Panellist, in person conference
Panellist, in person conference
Disruptive Technologies & the Future of Finance.
Keynote speaker, in person event
New Zealand Trade Mission, in Riyadh
Economic Outlook of Saudi Arabia.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
Campden 17th Family Office Investment Conference, in Geneva
What Does the Family Office Investment Portfolio of Today Look Like?
Panellist, in person conference
Private Equity Americas Forum, in New York City
Asian & Middle Eastern Capital in the Americas.
Panellist, in person conference
Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, in Riyadh
Asset Management in a Low Yield, High Volatility Environment.
Panellist, in person conference
Campden's Middle East Family office & Investment Conference, in Abu Dhabi
Portfolio Management around Local, Regional and International Investments.
Led the workshop
ICAP KSA Chapter, in Al Khobar
Dear CFO: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There.
Led the workshop
ICAP KSA Chapter, in Jeddah
Super-Hero CFO.
Moderator, in person conference
ICAP Conference, in Dubai
Financial Performance Management.
Speaker, in person conference
3rd Accounting & Auditing Forum SOCPA, in Jeddah
Business Finance and Accounting Skills.
Panellist, in person conference
Saudi Trade Finance Summit, in Riyadh
CFO's Perspective on Trade Finance Challenges & Outlook in KSA.
Panellist, in person conference
Global Absolute Return Congress, in London
How Can Alternatives Providers Better Address the Needs and Concerns of Middle Eastern Investors.
Speaker, in person conference
6th Annual CFO Conference, in Dubai
Communicating Effectively as a CFO to Create Value in Business.
Panellist, in person conference
PE Partners, in Riyadh
Smart Capital - Where Is The Regional And International Money Going.
Investor discussant, in person conference
Global Absolute Return Congress, in Boston
Assessing the Key Geopolitical & Economic Threats to US – Which are Overhyped & Which are Underappreciated.
Panellist, in person conference
Global Absolute Return Congress, in Boston
Meeting the Needs of Middle Eastern Institutional Investors.
Panellist, in person conference
World Accounting Summit, in Dubai
How is the Arab Spring Affecting CFO’s?
Panellist, in person conference
Global ARC Singapore Investor Roundtable, in Singapore
The Predator-Prey Dynamics of the Biological World, as it Manifests Itself in the World of Investment & Finance.
Led the workshop
ICAP KSA Chapter, in Riyadh
Personal Branding & Career Progression.
Panel Moderator
2nd Saudi-Pak Accountancy Seminar, in Riyadh
Global Challenges, Local Solutions – Accounting to the rescue
Panellist, in person conference
Opal European Family Office Symposium, in London
Exploring the Geo-Political and Economic Issues in the MENA Region.
2007 to 2012
Master of Ceremony & Panel Moderator
1st Saudi-Pak Accountancy Seminar, in Riyadh
Global Financial Outlook – Challenges and Opportunities.
Panellist, in person conference
Cityscape Real Estate Investment Conference, in Riyadh
Highlighting Measures for Closing the Supply Gap in the Riyadh Residential Sector.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
Kingdom Investor Summit, in Riyadh
Safeguarding Against the Volatility of the Euro – And Protecting Your Portfolio Against a Possible US Dollar Demise.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
MEI Summit, in Dubai
From Black Swans to Neon Swans: Mitigating Risks in the Investment Portfolio.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
The CFO Show Middle East, in Dubai
Strategies to Mitigate Risk in its Many Forms.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
MENA IMF Conference, in Qatar
Determining How Investor Criteria is Changing and Which Investment Destinations and Asset Classes Will Prevail.
Panellist, in person conference
Marcus Evans Middle East CFO Forum, in Dubai
Rethinking Today’s Business Strategies for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Growth.
Speaker, in person conference
Marcus Evans Middle East CFO Forum, in Dubai
Uncovering Asset Allocation Opportunities & Strategies.
Panellist, in person conference
Euromoney Saudi Conference, in Riyadh
Return of the Geopolitical Risk and the Risks & Rewards in Global Investment.
Speaker, in person conference
ICAP CFO Conference, in Lahore
The Saudi Arabian Experience: Capitalizing on the Demand for Pakistani CFO’s.
Panellist, in person conference
Middle East Investment Summit, in Dubai
Prospects for Indonesia to Join the BRICs.
Speaker, in person conference
IIR Middle East Family Business Retreat, in Bahrain
Crowning CFO as the New Wealth Manager.
Opening key note speech, in person conference
Opal European Alternative Institutional Investing Summit, in Montecarlo
CFO’s Hybrid Role in the Alternative Investments Realm.
Speaker, in person conference
APAC Wealth Summit, in Singapore
Introducing the CFO as the New Wealth Manager.
Speaker, in person conference
Marcus Evans Middle East CFO Conference, in Dubai
Realizing the Role of CFO in Managing Family Wealth in the Middle East.
Panellist, in person conference
Marcus Evans Middle East CFO Conference, in Dubai
Changing Role from Finance to Strategy – Offering Competitive Compensation to Ensure Employee Retention.
Keynote speaker, in person conference
Saudi CFO Conference, in Riyadh
Role of a CFO in a Family Office.
Panellist, in person event
Sofinco, in Paris
Shariah Compliant Financing and Leasing.