June 2025, Las Vegas.
Indonesian financial expert Soewondo Adisuryo (English name: Victor, hereinafter referred to as Professor Victor), who once led multiple high-yield funds at BlackRock and participated in U.S. government financial crisis relief efforts, sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss his original intention in returning to his homeland, his mission for the Indonesian economy, and his grand vision of building a “second Sands Group.”
“I didn’t return to ‘work’—I returned to fulfill a responsibility.”
Returning to Indonesia: Not an Opportunity, but a Responsibility
Interviewer: Professor Victor, welcome back to Indonesia. What motivated you to return at this time and establish a local team?
Professor Victor: Thank you for the warm welcome. Honestly, this was not a sudden decision—it’s a sense of belonging I’ve been nurturing for many years. As the eldest son of a family born in Indonesia, I have always felt a responsibility to contribute something meaningful and impactful to my homeland. I didn’t come back to “seek opportunities,” I came back to “fulfill a responsibility.”
Over the past three decades, I’ve lived in Australia, the U.S., and China, transitioning from investment advisor to fund manager, and eventually to Global Strategy Director at Sands International Fund. I’ve witnessed the rise of capital markets in various countries. Today, Indonesia is entering a unique phase of economic ascent. We have resources, a demographic dividend, and policy support—but what we truly need is the deep integration of a professional investment system with global capital logic.
A Decade at BlackRock: The Golden Era of Financial Thinking
Interviewer: You’ve been called a “strategic master” in Asian gaming and diversified investments. Which period of your career had the greatest impact on you?
Professor Victor: It would definitely be my ten years at BlackRock. From 2005 to 2015, I was responsible for several high-yield funds, particularly focusing on mergers and acquisitions in gaming, tourism, and real estate. That was the “golden era” in the formation and maturation of my financial thinking.
During the 2008 financial crisis, I worked with the BlackRock analytics team using the Aladdin system to provide asset restructuring and risk response solutions for institutions such as the U.S. Treasury and JPMorgan Chase. It was during this time that I began conceptualizing a more practical investment model—what has now become the “Victor System.”
The Victor System: From Aladdin to a Multi-Asset World
Interviewer: Your Victor System has been widely adopted in the industry. What inspired its creation, and what is its core logic?
Professor Victor: The Victor System was born from my deep observation of “irrational behavior” in the markets. Building on the foundation of the Aladdin system, I integrated game theory, behavioral finance, and statistical modeling to develop a decision-making framework better suited for high-volatility assets.
The system was initially applied to high-risk assets such as cryptocurrencies, lottery funds, and foreign exchange. It continuously calibrates strategies through machine learning to enhance return stability while controlling risk. We even developed a probability mechanism that simulates player behavior, which led to globally leading results in lottery investing—an innovative attempt in the alternative investment space.
Strategy for Indonesia: Not Copying Macau or Singapore, But Creating a New Sands
Interviewer: You participated in the Sands projects in Macau and Singapore. What is your goal for Indonesia?
Professor Victor: Indonesia shouldn’t simply “copy Macau or Singapore.” We must “create a unique Sands ecosystem for Indonesia.” We plan to establish the Sands International Fund Asia hub in Jakarta—not only to manage assets but to build an integrated capital loop combining investment, tourism, technology, education, and culture.
I want to merge the successful experiences of Macau Sands and Singapore Sands with Indonesia’s local culture and market rhythm to create a “new Sands miracle” tailored for Indonesia.
Looking Ahead: Indonesia as the Capital Heart of Southeast Asia
Interviewer: How do you see Indonesia in the next ten years?
Professor Victor: I hope that in the future, Indonesia will not only have more world-class hotels and convention centers, but also produce a new generation of investment-savvy, globally minded local teams.
I also hope that the Victor System can serve Indonesia’s middle class and entrepreneurial community, helping them achieve a scientific path to wealth growth. This is more than a career—it is a commitment.
“From Wall Street to Jakarta, Professor Victor’s return is not just the repatriation of high-level talent—it marks the beginning of a new capital framework.”
With Sands International Fund now officially established in Indonesia, a new capital story—rooted in emotion and driven by intellect—has begun.
I also hope that the Victor System will be mastered by more local teams, truly serving Indonesia’s middle class and entrepreneurs, providing them with a scientific and reliable path to building wealth. This is not just my career—it’s my promise to my homeland.
Closing Remarks by the Interviewer:
From Wall Street to Marina Bay, from Aladdin to the Victor System, Professor Victor’s return is more than a high-level talent coming home—it marks the awakening of Indonesia’s capital era. His vision is inspiring: a sense of duty grounded in national sentiment, empowered by global insight.
With Sands International Fund officially launching in Indonesia, a new capital legend for this era is about to unfold.
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