APAC QIS Webinar Series 2026
Discover the latest trends in Quantitative Investment Strategies through Bloomberg's three-part QIS in Focus webinar series. Hear from industry leaders on building modern portfolios, developing scalable QIS platforms and the innovations shaping the future of systematic investing.
Upcoming Events
QIS in Focus: Building Modern Portfolios with Systematic Strategies
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT+8
Virtual
Relevant for: CIOs • Portfolio Managers • Asset Allocators • Investment Strategists • Risk Managers • Quantitative Researchers
Description
Markets are becoming harder to read and more expensive to navigate. As geopolitical shocks, volatile inflation expectations and concentrated market leadership reshape return patterns, institutional investors are increasingly turning to Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) for diversification, transparency and repeatability.
Join Bloomberg for QIS in Focus: Building Modern Portfolios with Systematic Strategies, where industry experts will explore how asset managers, pension funds, insurers and hedge funds are using systematic investing to enhance portfolio construction and navigate uncertain market conditions.
From alternative data and volatility signals to smart beta and systematic commodity allocation, the discussion will examine how market insights are translated into transparent, rules-based strategies. Attendees will also gain practical perspectives on implementation, governance and the evolving role of QIS in modern portfolios.
Key topics include:
• QIS adoption trends across APAC
• Alternative data and volatility-driven investment signals
• Smart beta commodity strategies and recent market performance
• Transparency, governance and implementation considerations
• The future of systematic investing in portfolio construction
QIS in Focus: Building a QIS Factory — From Data to Product
Relevant for: QIS Structurers • Quantitative Researchers • Product Managers • Quant Developers • Derivatives Structurers • Heads of QIS
Description
As demand for transparent, scalable and customizable investment solutions continues to grow, sellside institutions are increasingly investing in the infrastructure required to develop, deploy and manage Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) at scale. Building a successful QIS platform requires more than investment ideas, it demands robust data architecture, efficient research workflows, disciplined governance and seamless product delivery.
Join Bloomberg for QIS in Focus: Building a QIS Factory — From Data to Product, where industry experts will discuss the end-to-end process of creating a modern QIS platform. From sourcing and validating data to research, backtesting, index construction and product lifecycle management, the session will explore the operational, technological and governance frameworks that enable firms to bring systematic strategies to market efficiently and responsibly.
QIS in Focus: The Next Generation of Systematic Investing
Relevant for: CIOs • Portfolio Managers • Investment Strategists • Quantitative Researchers • QIS Structurers • Product Managers
Description
Systematic investing continues to evolve as advances in data, technology and computing power unlock new sources of insight and innovation. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to alternative data, tokenisation and increasingly customised investment solutions, the next generation of Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) is reshaping how investors identify opportunities and manage risk.
Join Bloomberg for QIS in Focus: The Next Generation of Systematic Investing, where industry leaders will explore the emerging trends shaping the future of systematic investing. The discussion will examine how both buyside and sellside firms are embracing new technologies, adapting to changing market structures and balancing innovation with transparency, governance and client needs in an increasingly competitive landscape.