• Date:  26 Feb' 2026
  • Time:  16:15 - 17:00
     Panel Discussion

The Next Decade of Fundraising: What Will Change?

The global fundraising landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by evolving investor expectations, technological innovation, regulatory developments, and shifting macroeconomic and demographic trends. Changes in capital allocation patterns, the rise of digital platforms, and increasing competition for institutional capital are redefining how fund managers engage with investors and structure their offerings.

This panel will explore the key forces that are likely to shape fundraising over the next decade, examine how fund managers are adapting their strategies, and discuss what it will take to build sustainable, long-term investor relationships in an increasingly complex and competitive global market.

Moderator

Shri Pradeep Ramakrishnan

Executive Director, IFSCA

Speaker

Mr. Nilesh Shah

Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited, and Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister

Mr. Simon N. Williams

MD, APAC (ex-Japan), BlackRock

Ms. Nivruti Rai

MD & CEO, Invest India

Ms. Vera Chaplin

Managing Director - Asia Pacific Chief Analytical Officer at S&P Global Ratings