NTAM Founder & Chair Mariana Liu Delivers Speech at Harvard University; FX Arbitrage Strategy Highly Recognized by Top Institution

Dr. Min Liu Mariana, Founder and Chair of Nice Talent Asset Management ("NTAM"), a leading asset allocation management firm in the Asia-Pacific region, recently delivered a keynote speech at Harvard University. The presentation focused on NTAM's core "FX + Bonds" investment strategy as a research project, showcasing its unique "FX Option Arbitrage" model to top global financial scholars and practitioners, drawing significant acclaim.

Academic Authority Recognition: HBS Professor Praises Investment Model

The lecture, held at the globally influential Harvard University, was hosted and attended by Professor Lauren H. Cohen, a renowned authority in finance and family offices at Harvard Business School (HBS). Professor Cohen’s background is exceptionally distinguished; he is Professor at HBS, a Research Associate at the NBER, and an editor for the top-tier Review of Financial Studies. More than just a scholar, he is the architect of Harvard’s family office education system, having designed the university’s first Family Office MBA course and co-chairing executive programs on wealth management.

Professor Cohen’s influence extends from the classroom to global policy, having consulted for the U.S. SEC, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the U.S. Congress. At the event, this star scholar—previously named among the "World’s Top 40 Under 40 Business School Professors"—expressed high recognition for NTAM's investment logic. He particularly lauded NTAM’s "zero management fee, performance-only fee" profit model and its operational structure where capital remains in clients' individual or corporate Separately Managed Accounts (SMA).

Professor Lauren H. Cohen remarked: "Dr. Liu’s presentation demonstrated a profound understanding of global markets from an Asia-Pacific capital perspective. NTAM's strategy is not only a breakthrough in mathematical modeling but a redefinition of global asset allocation logic."

Professor Cohen noted that this structure—tightly aligning the firm's interests with those of its clients—combined with 24/7 continuous risk monitoring, provides investors with extreme peace of mind and serves as a benchmark for the asset management industry.

Global Family Office Leaders Gather to Discuss Cross-Border Cooperation

The event was attracting chairs of top family offices from the U.S. and around the world, senior investment experts, and prominent political and economic figures. Guests included leaders of legacy families managing billions of dollars in assets. During the interactive session, several chairs of major U.S.-based family offices expressed strong interest in establishing strategic partnerships with NTAM. They recognized that NTAM’s professional expertise in the Asia-Pacific market and the FX sector provides powerful complementarity and hedging capabilities for their global portfolios.

Rooted in Hong Kong, Radiating Globally: NTAM’s Core Competitiveness

Ms. Mariana Liu is currently pursuing a Master in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. She leads the firm with a combination of scientific rigor and deep insights into behavioral finance, navigating the complex international landscape with stability. In her speech, she emphasized that Hong Kong, as a major global FX trading center, offers unique advantages such as high capital liquidity and a robust legal system, providing unparalleled soil for FX and bond investment. Founded in Hong Kong in 2015, NTAM now has branches in international financial centers including Singapore and Dubai, consistently appearing on the international stage to showcase the vision and competitiveness of Hong Kong's financial services industry.

• A Decade of Excellence: Established since 2015, NTAM has maintained an annual return of over 10% every year.

• Resilience in Crises: The firm achieved positive growth even during financial crises such as the global pandemic and US-China trade frictions, proving the efficacy of its risk control system.

• Strong Professional Team: Over 100 staffs, including a 24/7 service team distributed across Asia, Europe, and the Americas to ensure real-time monitoring of global markets.

• Management Scale and Honors: NTAM currently manages assets for over 150 families, with an FX portfolio scale reaching $30 billion. The company has received numerous international awards, including "Top 10 Financial Asset Management Services Provider in APAC" and "Most Outstanding External Asset Management Services".

Aligning with Client Interests to Open a New Era of Wealth ManagementNTAM will continue to maintain a strong international presence, leveraging its global network in Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong to provide ultra-high-net-worth clients with asset management solutions characterized by the highest levels of liquidity, transparency, and independence.

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