4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum

17-18 October 2023

IN-PERSON

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1:1 Meetings

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Key Note Presentations

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Panel Discussions

Enjoy fruitful and passionate exchanges between leading experts

Round Table Conversations

Interact and debate within a smaller group of key industry practitioners about a particular chosen topic from our moderator.

Summary

MICROFINANCE BUSINESS RECOVERY: ADOPTATION TO NEW NORMAL

Microfinance grown rapidly as a tool to help entrepreneurs from under-represented and disadvantaged group’s access start-up financing. After pandemic, we are curious about the economic impact and status of Microfinance Institutions and its consumers. The leading market speakers and key players will come together to share their case study, expertise and knowledge.

UniGlobal’s 4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum will cover a wide range of topics that’s relevant in the current market trends. This forum will bring a high quality sessions and excellent networking opportunities for the Financial Institutions and Investors. Maximizing interactivity and engagement after all the restrictions and chaos that happened for the past years. Gaining positive impacts and exclusive insights from the top leaders in the industry.

Topics

DAY 1
  • OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s new in the recent trends in Microfinance APAC Region after Pandemic world.
  • Recent Developments in Responsible inclusive Finance
  • Strategies to overcome future obstacles in Microfinance
  • Digital Transformations for MFIs
  • Stress test and Climate Impact to Microfinance
  • Rethinking the future of Climate Smart Agriculture
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Lesson learned from the past Covid journey experience
DAY 1
DAY 2
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Think outside the box; understand your strengths
  • Economic empowerment approach
  • Formal Economy; improving resilience
  • Sustainable finance; ESG investing and Green bonds
  • A change in Market Approach to digital technology
  • Women financial inclusion
  • CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: The future Outlook of Microfinance in APAC region in next 5 years
DAY 2

Speakers

Christian-Ruehmer

Christian Ruehmer

Senior Investment Advisor

Bamboo Capital Partners

USA

Ashwin Mahabaleswara, CFA

Ashwin Mahabaleswara

Director, Head of Asia Private Equity

Developing World Markets DWM

USA

Vuthy Chea- Incofin

Vuthy Chea

Deputy Regional Director

Incofin Investment Management

Cambodia

Abhishek-Agrawal

Dr. Abhishek Agrawal

Managing Partner

ACCION

India

Nitin Madan

Nitin Madan

Director, RIFF SEA

SPTF

Cambodia

Nabil Ghalleb

Dr. Nabil Ghalleb

Director Economic Empowerment

Islamic Development Bank IsDB

Saudi Arabia

Arvind Kodikal

Arvind Kodikal

Regional Manager Asia Pacific

Triple Jump

Thailand

Mahesh Joshi

Mahesh Joshi

Head of Asia Private Equity

BlueOrchard Finance

Singapore

Pranav-Kumar

Pranav Kumar

Investment Director

LeapFrog Investments

Singapore

Cristina Pamaco

Cristina Pamaco

Senior Vice President, Region Head

Asia United Bank

Philippines

Benigne du Parc

Benigne du Parc

Program Director

Good Return

Australia

Swapnil-Neeraj-1

Swapnil Neeraj

Principal Investment Officer, Microfinance Lead

International Finance Corporation IFC

Singapore

Hemmimg Haugerudbraten

Henning Haugerudbraten

Principal Private Equity

responsAbility Investments AG

Thailand

Manu Rajan

Manu Rajan

CEO

Wing

Cambodia

Ryn Siborboro

Ryn Dawey Siborboro

Regional Manager

Alalay sa Kaunlaran Microfinance Social Dev’t Inc. ASKI

Philippines

Patrick Antonio

Patrick Antonio

Manager Software Development

iSynergies Inc.

Philippines

Nawal Nely

Nawal Nely

Board Member

PT Bank Mandiri

Indonesia

Purvi Bhavsar

Purvi Jayendra Bhavsar

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Pahal Financial Services

India

Video

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2nd Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Microfinance Companies
  • Banks
  • Investors
  • NGO’s
  • Fintech Companies
  • Private Equity Firms
  • Credit Guarantee Funds
  • Software Companies
  • Solution Providers
  • Consultancy Companies
  • Private Development Banks
  • Cooperatives
  • Financial Consultancy Firms

Job Titles:

  • Board Members
  • Managing Director / Director
  • CEO, CFO
  • VP, Head of Business Development
  • Fund Manager
  • Head of Microfinance
  • Investment Officer / Manager / Specialist
  • Head of Social Responsibility Programs
  • Head Social Enterprises and Microfinance
  • Head / Director of Financial Institutions 
  • Head of Microbanking – Microinsurance programs
  • Head / Manager of Impact Finance / Impact Assessment
  • Microfinance Technology Provider
  • Head of Investments
  • Director / Manager of Emerging Markets etc.

     and others.

WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR EVENTS

“Extremely professional arrangements and organization. Really appreciate the experience,”
Amret, Cambodia

“Benefited from all the sessions. Good exposure particularly on the new developments in microfinance”
Manager, Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia

“Very helpful for MFI practices (meeting and learning from other MFIs and investors is helpful and very worthy)”
HR & Admin Director, Alalay sa Kaunlaran (ASKI), Inc., Philippines

“Thank you so much! I could not have asked for a more cooperative team than yours. I hope we continue our association in the future! It was a pleasure to speak to your audience”.
Head of Business Development & External Relations, Community Support Concern, Pakistan

“It was indeed a great event and was well attended /participated by relevant entities across the Asia Pacific. Look forward to participation next year,”
Svatantra microfin Pvt. Ltd., India

“This was a very productive one and had a lot of experience,”
Commercial Leasing & Finance, Sri Lanka

Where and When?

17-18 October 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum

17-18 October 2023
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia