4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum

17-18 October 2023

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Panel Discussions

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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
  • Business Strategies to manage challenges in Microfinance
  • Digital Transformations for MFIs
  • Sustainable Financing for Women Entrepreneurs: Unveiling Jana Center’s
  • Stress test and Climate Impact to Microfinance
  • Rethinking the future of Climate Smart Agriculture
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Consumer Risks in Digital Finance
DAY 1
DAY 2
  • PANEL DISCUSSION: Think outside the box; understand your strengths
  • Economic empowerment approach
  • Formal Economy; improving resilience
  • Financial Inclusion and the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 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

Manu Rajan

Manu Rajan

CEO

Wing

Cambodia

Vuthy Chea- Incofin

Vuthy Chea

Regional Director – Asia Debt

Incofin Investment Management

Cambodia

Abhishek-Agrawal

Dr. Abhishek Agrawal

Managing Partner

ACCION

India

Ashwin Mahabaleswara, CFA

Ashwin Mahabaleswara

Director, Asia Private Equity

Developing World Markets DWM

USA

Christian Ruehmer

Christian Ruehmer

Senior Investment Advisor

Bamboo Capital Partners

USA

Ahmed Alsaayed

Ahmed Adel Alsaayed

Financial Technology Manager

Benaa Productive Families - JANA Center

Saudi Arabia

Swapnil-Neeraj-1

Swapnil Neeraj

Principal

International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)

Singapore

Nitin Madan

Nitin Madan

Regional Director

SPTF

Cambodia

Mahesh Joshi

Mahesh Kumar Joshi

Head of Private Equity - Asia

BlueOrchard Finance Ltd.

Singapore

Benigne du Parc

Benigne du Parc

Program Director

Good Return

Australia

Arvind Kodikal

Arvind Kodikal

Regional Manager Asia Pacific

Triple Jump

Thailand

Purvi Bhavsar

Purvi Jayendra Bhavsar

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Pahal Financial Services

India

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Quentin Vanoekel

Co-founder & Chief Investment Officer

Helicap

Singapore

Cristina Pama

Cristina Pama

Senior Vice President, Region Head

Asia United Bank

Philippines

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

Vasumathi Devi

Vasumathi Devi Koganti

Managing Director

IKF Finance

India

Vong Pheakyny

Vong Pheakyny

Head of Financial Inclusion and Social Impact

Cambodia Microfinance Association

Cambodia

Tanwi 1

Tanwi Kumari

Regional Sustainable Finance Manager – South and Southeast Asia

MFR

India

Kean Ng

Kean Ng

Senior Investment Officer

responsAbility

Switzerland

Alphina Jos Joslin Thambi

Alphina Jos Joslin Thambi

Deputy Managing Director

BWDA Finance Limited

India

Khalid

Khalid O. M. Ahmed

Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)

Saudi Arabia

Registered Companies Include

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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

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum

17-18 October 2023
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection
5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia