Aous Labbane

Founder Jasmin Capital & Consultancy

Jasmin Capital & Consulting is a firm focused on structured products and quantitative investment strategy development and distribution. Aous previously held senior leadership roles at leading financial institutions, including Managing Director at Nomura, where he headed EMEA Equity Structuring, and Partner & Head of Business Development at Ossiam (Natixis Investment Managers), a French asset manager specializing in ETFs and quantitative strategies. Earlier, at Credit Suisse, he was Global Head of Fund Linked and European Head of Equity Derivatives Structuring and a member of the European Equity Derivatives Management Committee. With deep expertise in cross-asset structuring, risk management, portfolio allocation, and product innovation and distribution, Aous has advised and delivered solutions to major institutional clients, from insurers, pension funds to hedge funds.

Day 1 | 25th November

1:20 PM Panel: Client education and engagement: Where are private markets narratives falling short, and how can teams reframe complexity, align expectations and deepen client conviction?

Communicating the value of private markets to clients remains one of the most persistent challenges for wealth managers. From unfamiliar terminology to long investment horizons, complex structures and liquidity constraints, these products often require deeper explanation and a different framing than traditional holdings. This session will examine where clients are struggling to connect with the private markets proposition, how expectations are being misaligned across the lifecycle of investments, and what makes relationship conversations effective. Hear how firms are showing HNWIs why stepping into private markets makes sense, and how they are leading the journey for those clients who already have private markets exposure.

Day 2 | 26th November

1:40 PM Panel: Growth investing through PE & VC: Where PE & VC fit within a diversified portfolio, and how investors can navigate their trade-offs to unlock alpha over time

Private equity and venture capital are often positioned as high-conviction plays for generating long-term alpha – but their risk-return profiles, liquidity constraints and timing sensitivity pose challenges for private wealth investors.

This session will examine where these strategies best fit within a diversified portfolio, the complexities of positioning PE and VC effectively, the factors that influence performance across market cycles, and considerations when targeting niche or next-gen innovation themes.

Drawing on practical experience with UHNWIs and family offices, the discussion will explore growing client appetite for single manager strategies, and the role of private equity and venture capital for performance pickup, diversification and risk mitigation.

Gain insight into the use of feeder structures to reduce ticket sizes and streamline access, and explore the trade-offs involved in seeking outsized returns – and the uncertainty that comes with them.

2:40 PM Panel: Private credit positioning: How should investors position private credit within diversified portfolios and assess its income potential against structural uncertainties?

Private credit continues to draw strong interest from investors seeking steady income and downside protection - but its position within a broader portfolio is still widely misunderstood. This session will explore the unique cashflow characteristics and perceived resilience of private credit, and examine the role that distressed and opportunistic debt can play in recessionary environments. Delegates will consider how to weigh the appeal of this asset class against the uncertainties it presents.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Aous.

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