Asia beyond 2030: who will be the
industry leaders?

At FT FoAM Asia on May 6, 2026 Mike Sleightholme opened and participated on the panel, Asia Beyond 2030: Who Will Be the Industry Leaders?. Watch this excerpt where Mike highlights how the future of APAC asset management will be shaped by three major shifts: the rise of retailization, growing demand for private markets, and rapid digital transformation. Drawing on his vantage point across data, distribution, operations and market infrastructure, he explains why the firms best positioned to lead will be those that can localize their approach, operationalize innovation and scale it effectively across Asia’s highly diverse markets.