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NPS to Host 'Jeonbuk International Finance Conference' on Sept 3

Finance · Investment Managers · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

The National Pension Service will hold the 2026 Jeonbuk International Finance Conference in Jeonju to discuss investment strategies amid geopolitical uncertainty.

What Happened

Event Overview: The National Pension Service (NPS) announced it will host the '2026 Jeonbuk International Finance Conference (JIFIC)' on September 3 at its fund management headquarters in Jeonju. The event is part of the 7th Genie Forum, co-hosted by the NPS, Jeonbuk Province, Jeonju City, and KB Financial Group.

Core Agenda: The conference will focus on 'Asset Management Strategies in the Era of Geopolitical Inflation.' Experts will gather to discuss investment solutions tailored to the current climate of global economic uncertainty.

Key Speakers: Chris Hogbin, CEO of Lazard Asset Management, will deliver the keynote address, while Camille Blackburn from the UK Financial Conduct Authority will provide a special lecture. The panel will feature senior leaders from Samsung Securities, Capital Group, Wellington Management, and other major financial institutions.

Strategic Goals: NPS Chairman Kim Sung-joo stated that hosting the event at the fund management headquarters marks a significant step in positioning Jeonbuk as a global financial hub. The conference aims to foster new investment strategies to navigate ongoing geopolitical risks.

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