About Forum
The Maekyung Media Group is hosting the Global Financial Leaders Forum 2025 on October 15, 2025, in New York.
With the global economy under strain and inflationary concerns still looming, U.S. tariff policies are creating major disruptions across international trade and financial markets. In this era where uncertainty has become the new normal, the most effective investment strategy is now the key to long-term survival.
This forum, under the theme of "Invincible Strategies in an Uncertain Era", the forum will analyze the global economic and financial landscape and explore resilient investment strategies tailored for today’s volatile environment.
Dr. Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus at New York University and renowned as “Dr. Doom” will deliver a sharp analysis of both the U.S. and global economic outlook. Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, and Brian Higgins, Founder of King Street, will unveil resilient investment strategies designed to thrive in volatile markets. These world-renowned experts will provide insights on thriving in the evolving financial and investment landscape.
The forum will also serve as a premier networking platform, where top executives and financial experts from Korea and around the world come together to exchange insights, strategies, and real-world success stories.
With the global economy under strain and inflationary concerns still looming, U.S. tariff policies are creating major disruptions across international trade and financial markets. In this era where uncertainty has become the new normal, the most effective investment strategy is now the key to long-term survival.
This forum, under the theme of "Invincible Strategies in an Uncertain Era", the forum will analyze the global economic and financial landscape and explore resilient investment strategies tailored for today’s volatile environment.
Dr. Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus at New York University and renowned as “Dr. Doom” will deliver a sharp analysis of both the U.S. and global economic outlook. Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus, and Brian Higgins, Founder of King Street, will unveil resilient investment strategies designed to thrive in volatile markets. These world-renowned experts will provide insights on thriving in the evolving financial and investment landscape.
The forum will also serve as a premier networking platform, where top executives and financial experts from Korea and around the world come together to exchange insights, strategies, and real-world success stories.
Event Summary
Date & Time
5:00~9:00 PM, October 15, 2025
Venue
The Plaza Hotel New York
Theme
Invincible Strategies in an Uncertain Era
Organizer
Maekyung Media Group, Korea Finance Society, The Korea Society, Korea Investment Corporation
Sponsor
KB Financial Group, Shinhan Financial Group,
Hana Financial Group, Woori Financial Group,
Industrial Bank of Korea
Speakers

Nouriel Roubini
Professor of Economics and International Business at NYU Stern School of Business
Professor of Economics and International Business at NYU Stern School of Business

Jeffrey Perlman
CEO of Warburg Pincus
CEO of Warburg Pincus

Brian Higgins
Co-Founder & Managing Director of King Street
Co-Founder & Managing Director of King Street

Sandor Hau
Co-Chairman of Korea Finance Society
Co-Chairman of Korea Finance Society

Jae Yoon
Former CIO of New York Life Investment
Former CIO of New York Life Investment
Event Program
5:00~9:00 PM, October 15, 2025
(NEW YORK LOCAL TIME)
Registration
Reception and VIP Photo Session
[Opening Session]
Seungjoon Chang Vice Chairman of Maekyung Media GroupThomas Byrne President & CEO of Korea Society
[Session I]
U.S. Economy and its Future
SpeakerNouriel Roubini Professor of Economics and International Business at NYU Stern School of Business
Moderator
Sandor Hau Co-Chairman of Korea Finance Society
[Session II]
Investment Strategies for Uncertain Era
SpeakerJeffery Perlman CEO of Warburg Pincus
Brian Higgins Co-Founder & Managing Director of King Street
Moderator
Jae Yoon Former CIO of New York Life Investment
Dinner
Closing Remarks
Registration
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request to the following email address.
email : money2@mk.co.kr
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Location & Contact
Venue
The Plaza Hotel New York
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
(+1) 212-759-3000
Seoul Office
Phone : (+82) 02-2000-2292
Email : money2@mk.co.kr
Website
https://www.mknyforum.com