Known for his extensive research and in-depth experience in investing in emerging markets, Dr. Mobius is currently the Executive Chairman of Templeton Asset Management Ltd and lead portfolio manager of several Templeton Emerging Markets Funds. Among his many recognitions, he was named one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful and Influential People” by Asiamoney magazine in 2006. He received his Ph.D in Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
According to Dan Roland, Executive Director of APAFS, “Emerging markets is an asset class that has gained a lot of attention recently for its performance. More of our institutional fund members are looking at the impact this mandate may have on their portfolio.”The annual Pacific Region Investment Conference (PRIC) will be held in Manila for the fourth time in its 10 year history. It is a highly-esteemed investment conference where financial executives and professionals as well as regional public and private benefit funds and other institutional investors converge to learn from world-class experts and gain regional understanding of current economic issues.APAFS Chairman, Gerard Cruz added, “Having Dr. Mobius speak about emerging markets is like having Bill Gates speak about the future of computer systems. Powerful people pay to listen to his advice, we are fortunate to have him address our group”.The 9th Pacific Region Investment Conference is slated to be held in October 8 and 9 this year. For updates, inquiries and interested parties, log on to www.apafs.org.
