The Myth in Leveraged & Inverse ETFs – Member Networking Event
CFA Society Hong Kong is pleased to invite members to an exclusive networking evening at The Macallan House, proudly sponsored by Direxion.
The evening will commence with welcome remarks from CFA Society Hong Kong, followed by insights from senior management at Direxion, who will share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of leveraged and inverse ETFs. This will be complemented by The Macallan Sensorial Journey, a multi-sensory exploration of the brand’s heritage, culminating in a curated whisky tasting experience within an immersive setting.
Event Details
Date: 23 June 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: The Macallan House (G/F–3/F, 1 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong)
Rundown
6:00 – 6:15 pm: Registration
6:15 – 7:00 pm: Sharing Sessions (Welcome Remarks by CFA Society Hong Kong, Sharing Session by senior management from Direxion)
7:00 – 7:20 pm: The Macallan Sensorial Journey
7:20 – 8:00 pm: Networking
About the Speakers
Mr. Edward Egilinsky
Managing Director, Head of Sales and Distribution, Head of Alternative Investments
Direxion
As Head of Sales and Distribution Ed focuses on global product implementation within the institutional and tactical client segments as well as promoting ETF education and strategy throughout the financial industry. Ed is also responsible for managing the Direxion ETF sales team. As Head of Alternative Investments, Ed’s focus is to drive the firm's product development initiatives, internal and external product messaging, training and support of product delivery.
Prior to joining Direxion, he served as Managing Director of Business Development at Price Asset Management where his focus was on expanding the company's distribution network and diversifying its product line. Ed was also Managing Director and head of Alternative Strategies at Rydex Investments where he provided leadership to the sales team for alternative strategy initiatives, expanded distribution channels, and effectively branded Rydex, as well, as a recognized provider of alternative investment. Earlier in his career, Ed was Head of US Sales and Marketing for Kenmar Advisory Corporation where he drove domestic asset growth among high net worth and institutional clients.
Ed graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the State University of New York in Albany. He also holds Series 3, 7, 24, and 63 Licenses.
Mr. Tony Ng
Managing Director, Co-Head of Portfolio Management and Head of Portfolio Strategy
Direxion
Tony oversees a team of Portfolio Managers responsible for the Direxion ETF lineup. His expertise includes the creation and execution to bring a leverage/inverse ETF to market and the daily operations of managing leverage/inverse ETFs.
Prior to joining Rafferty, he held supervisory roles in the Middle Office groups at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Asset Management.
Tony received his Masters of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University and his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the State University of Buffalo. He currently holds Series 3, Series 7, Series 63, Paper 1 and Paper 2 securities licenses.
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