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Qatar’s strategic focus on sustainable progress favours resolute economic diversification and broadened participation with a global outlook. Its legal framework sets out progressive and well-integrated policies that seamlessly align commercial and industrial activities with Qatar National Vision 2030, a blueprint for the country’s economic, human, social, and environmental development. Local and international investors can establish or expand their commercial presence against the backdrop of a competitive, resilient, and fast-growing economy.

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economics grow. Our network of more than 160 societies helps carry out our global mission in local markets. www.cfasociety.org

CAIA Association is a global network of forward-thinking investment professionals, redefining the future of capital allocation in a world where traditional and alternative converge. United by a commitment to improving investment outcomes, we lead with authority, educate to inspire, and connect people who turn insight into action. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the most energized professional network shaping the future of investing, please visit us at https://caia.org/.

World Gold Council is a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through research, analysis, commentary and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting the standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market.

FC Capital, based in Sydney, is Australia’s predominant corporate and specialty finance alternative asset manager, specialising in private debt. Since 2012, the firm has provided tailored capital solutions to institutional investors across Australia and New Zealand. FC Capital focuses on mid-market companies, offering senior secured structured credit instruments. With a strong track record and deep market expertise, the firm delivers premium, high-yielding investments, seeing over AUD 3 billion in opportunities annually and yielding 13% to 15% p.a.

Gemcorp Capital was established in 2014 and is an Alternatives Investment Manager with ca. $1B AuM, with headquarters in London, UK. The firm’s regional focus has been on Emerging Markets, including the Middle East, having set up a key regional office in Sub-Saharan Africa (Angola). Additional satellite offices include Geneva, UAE, New York, Singapore, Kenya and South Africa. Gemcorp specializes in the origination, structuring and deployment of Private Credit investment opportunities.

Principal Financial Group, offers asset management, retirement services, and insurance solutions to institutional clients, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Meeting the needs of our more than 62 million customers who rely on our expertise in retirement, insurance, and asset management. Attracting, developing, and retaining a global workforce of nearly 20,000 employees located in offices across 27 nations and territories. Giving back to the communities where our employees live and work, supporting programs that help people learn more, earn more, and save more. Founded in 1879 and a member of the Fortune 500®, we deliver value for our shareholders, who have placed their trust in us.

PCG is a real estate investment manager focused on hospitality and residential opportunities in Japan with offices in Tokyo and Singapore. Founded by Ken Chan, 19-year GIC veteran and formerly GIC’s Country Head of Japan who oversaw the sovereign wealth fund’s real estate investment portfolio in Japan, PCG has exceptional off-market deal sourcing capabilities (including trophy assets), access to Japanese banks and operates as a de facto Japanese real estate investment fund manager in Japan.

Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insight to make confident decisions. It supports them throughout the entire investment lifecycle with critical information and leading analytics solutions. Preqin has pioneered rigorous methods of collecting private data for over 20 years, enabling more than 200,000 professionals globally to streamline how they raise capital, source deals and investments, understand performance, and stay informed. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.

RBC GAM’s BlueBay fixed income platform seeks to embody the best aspects of alternative credit investing by providing clients access to emerging trends and dislocation within global markets through vehicles optimized to manage risks and execution. By leveraging a single investment platform, we can utilize the substantial resources across our entire business with more than 130 investment professionals to create differentiated portfolios. Through this approach, we seek to meet our clients’ risk/return objectives while providing additional diversification across their overall portfolio. Today, we are a leading global alternative credit specialist manager with a comprehensive offering across the sub-asset classes and we continue to evolve and innovate in an ever-changing market.