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Summary
The 6th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum brings together key stakeholders from across the region to explore strategies for fostering financial inclusion, advancing sustainable growth, and addressing the evolving challenges in the microfinance sector. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights into innovative financial solutions, regulatory trends, and impactful investment strategies shaping the future of microfinance in APAC.
Topics
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Reimagining Microfinance in APAC: Collaboration, Technology, and Sustainability
- Expanding Financial Access Through Mobile Banking
- Tackling Over-Indebtedness in High-Growth Microfinance Markets
- Cultivating Future Entrepreneurs with Financial Education and Microfinance
- PANEL DISCUSSION: The Role of Microfinance in Advancing Gender Equality Across APAC
- Reserve Bank of India: Navigating RBI’s New Regulations for a Fairer Future
- Engaging Asia’s Private Sector to Scale Microfinance Innovations
- Bringing Healthcare Within Reach Through Microfinance Solutions
- From Credit to Comprehensive Solutions: The Next Phase of Microfinance
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Policy Innovation from APAC’s Leading Microfinance Markets
- PANEL DISCUSSION: The Future of Financial Inclusion in APAC: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming Region
- Scaling Green Finance for Grassroots Impact in the APAC Region
- Cross-Border Microfinance: Serving Migrant Workers in Asia-Pacific
- Empowering Communities with Affordable Housing Solutions
- Unlocking Youth Potential Through Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurial Support
- Expanding Financial Services with Microinsurance and Savings Products
- Supporting Farmers with Green Loans for Sustainable Agriculture
- Tackling Urban Poverty with Innovative Microfinance Models
- “Embedded Finance or Supply Chain Financing – Upwards & Down-wards”
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Aligning Microfinance with Global Sustainability Goals in Asia-Pacific
Speakers
Natasha Garcha
Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender-Lens Investing Specialist
Impact Investment Exchange
Singapore
Ashutosh Kumar
President and National Head, Inclusive and Social Banking
YES Bank
India
Dr. Kelvin Lee Young Ming
Senior Lecturer & Programme Director
School of Accounting and Finance, Taylor’s University
Malaysia
Shirish Chandra Panda
Head of Business, Microfinance
Tata Capital
India
Abhishek Agrawal
Managing Partner
Accion
India
Amit Kanti Sarker
Associate Director, Microfinance
BRAC
Bangladesh
Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary
President and CEO
Mobilink Microfinance Bank
Pakistan
Rafiqul Islam
Managing Director & CEO
Green Delta Capital Limited
Bangladesh
Dr. Rajan Samuel
| Managing Director & CEO
Crowdera Foundation
India
Maud Savary-Mornet
Founder
Beyond Finance Consulting
Australia
Dibyajyoti Pattanaik
Director
Annapurna Finance
India
Swapnil Neeraj
Principal
IFC (World Bank Group)
Singapore
Rajat Arora
Principal Investment Officer & Head of Asia Asset Management
Women’s World Banking
India
Mifta Naim Huda
Executive Director
Centre for Development Innovation & Practices
Bangladesh
Nethra Bhat
Partner, Asia
Accion Impact Management
India
Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Consumer Business Leader
Krungsri
Thailand
Jorge Rubio Nava
Managing Director, Global Head of Social Finance
Citi
UK
Satya Ay
Portfolio Lead of SEA
Water.org
Cambodia
Tom Kocsis
President & CEO
RAFI Microfinance
Philippines
Zikri Shairy
Director of Social Finance
Bank Islam
Malaysia
Junes Arfaoui
Head of Sustainable World Academy
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Germany
Howard Brady
President & CEO
MFI Resources
USA
Menaka Ganeson
Research & Content Development Manager ASEAN
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Malaysia
Vikas Sarda
Group Chief Financial Officer
Unitus Capital
India
Sanjay Naveen Gowan
Senior Director –Credit Portfolio Management
Impact Investment Exchange
India
Dr. Ian Chew
Founder
Greenie Web
Singapore
Bharati Joshi
Chief Executive Officer
Grameen Foundation for Social Impact
Singapore
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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:
- CEOs, Founders & Managing Directors
- Heads of Microfinance & Financial Inclusion
- Directors of Impact Investing & Social Finance
- Heads of Digital Financial Services & Fintech
- Chief Risk Officers & Compliance Officers
- Microfinance Institution (MFI) Executives
- Policy Makers & Regulators
- Development Finance Multilateral Organization Representatives
- Sustainable Finance & ESG Leaders
- Banking & Financial Services Professionals
- Donors & Philanthropy Executives
- Technology & Innovation Experts in Financial Services
Where and When?
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6th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum
9- 10 September 2025
5, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Tasik Perdana
50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR EVENTS
“We had a good experience, we were able to meet other people in the microfinancing industry.”
– MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center, Philippines
“The conference was well-organized and provided many insights on the current challenges that microfinance institutions face in the current rapidly changing world. It covered many interesting topics and the speakers were mostly really good.”
– “German-Armenian Fund” Project Management Unit, Armenia
“The overall experience is good, we noticed the auditorium increased along with the topics covered as compared to the previous year.”
– MFC Elet-Capital, Kyrgyz Republic
“Witnessing the enlightened exchange of ideas among financial experts from over 50 countries, all committed to the fight for financial inclusion, was truly inspiring.”
– Erste Group Bank, Austria
“Benefited from all the sessions. Good exposure particularly on the new developments in microfinance”
– Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia
“I learned a huge deal from the excellent panel of speakers and participants.”
– VisionFund International, UK