Inside ASEAN: Indonesia
Narrowing Window of Opportunity – Harnessing Economic Potential
IN-PERSON EVENT
Agenda
Registration & Networking Lunch
Coffee break
Indonesian Financial Institutions: Risks and opportunities ahead
- How will Indonesian financial institutions navigate challenges amid economic and market uncertainty?
- What is the outlook on the profitability of financial institutions?
- What key external risks will financial institutions face?
- Are financial institutions on track to meet Indonesia's sustainability goals?
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James Flitton is a Senior Vice President - Head of Relationship Management for Moody’s for South and South East Asia.
Based in Singapore, he leads and manages the business development and account management groups for the region.
James is responsible for growing Moody’s coverage and revenue in Asean and India, by developing relationships with new issuers in existing markets, penetrating new markets, and strengthening and expanding relationships with existing issuers and intermediaries.
James has also worked as a Vice President in Moody’s London office, where he was in charge of the UK and Ireland portfolio of customers. James holds a BA (Honours) in European Languages & Business from the University of Leeds, and an LEA from the University of Provence. James also holds an executive education diploma from the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.
Deborah Tan is a Vice President within Moody’s Credit Strategy and Standards Group. Based in Singapore, she leads Moody’s thematic research for India, Southeast Asia and Australia with a focus on producing forward-looking macro-credit insights and outlooks. Her responsibilities also include designing scenario analysis to test the resilience of Moody’s rating methodologies and assessing the impact of these scenarios.
Prior to joining Moody’s in 2019, Deborah was a macroeconomist at BHP Billiton where she covered both India and the US and led the Group’s interest rate, FX and long-term growth projections for key markets. She has also worked at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and PWC.
Deborah holds a master’s in Economics from the University of Cambridge and a bachelor of science in Economics from University College London.
Anushka Shah is a Vice President with Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group. Based in Singapore, Anushka covers a number of countries in Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Maldives and Mongolia.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Anushka worked for more than seven years at Citi Investment Research in Bombay, where her focus was on the South Asian economies.
Anushka has a Master’s in Economics and Finance from the University of Warwick and a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Bombay.
Deborah Tan is a Vice President within Moody’s Credit Strategy and Standards Group. Based in Singapore, she leads Moody’s thematic research for India, Southeast Asia and Australia with a focus on producing forward-looking macro-credit insights and outlooks. Her responsibilities also include designing scenario analysis to test the resilience of Moody’s rating methodologies and assessing the impact of these scenarios.
Prior to joining Moody’s in 2019, Deborah was a macroeconomist at BHP Billiton where she covered both India and the US and led the Group’s interest rate, FX and long-term growth projections for key markets. She has also worked at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and PWC.
Deborah holds a master’s in Economics from the University of Cambridge and a bachelor of science in Economics from University College London.
Jacintha Poh is an Associate Managing Director for the Corporate Finance Group at Moody's, based in Singapore. She leads a team of analysts who are responsible for Moody's nonfinancial corporate ratings and research in the South and Southeast Asia region.
Jacintha joined Moody's in 2012 taking several Lead Analyst roles, where she demonstrated her ability to execute complex analyses across a diverse range of sectors, including real estate, hospitality, and investment holding companies.
Before joining Moody's, Jacintha worked for Lion Global Investors, where she served as a Credit Analyst on the Fixed Income team. Jacintha holds an honors BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of London.
Maisam Hasnain is a Vice President - Senior Credit Officer in Moody’s Corporate Finance Group.
Based in Singapore, Maisam covers a portfolio of companies across the industrial, mining and plantation sectors in Southeast Asia.
Prior to his move to Singapore in 2017, Maisam spent four years in Moody’s Hong Kong office covering a broad array of sectors, including telecommunications, communications infrastructure, building materials, and metals and mining.
Maisam joined Moody’s in 2010 and started as an Associate in Moody’s Regional Product Strategy team, which is responsible for managing all aspects of Moody’s research and data service offerings, including new business initiatives.
Maisam holds a double major in Economics and Finance, and a minor in Arabic from The University of Hong Kong. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Rachel Chua is a Vice President and Senior Analyst with the Corporate Finance Group in Singapore. She covers a portfolio of investment grade and high yield energy companies across the Oil and Gas, and Chemical sectors in South and Southeast Asia. In addition, her coverage also extends to Singapore real estate investment trusts.
Before joining Moody’s in 2012, Rachel was with KPMG Corporate Finance, where she advised clients on financing infrastructure transactions.
Rachel holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Yu Sheng Tay is an Assistant Vice President - Analyst based in Singapore with Moody’s Corporate Finance Group.
He covers a portfolio of companies in Southeast Asia across the real estate, gaming, consumer products, and technology sectors.
Yu Sheng joined Moody’s in 2018 as an Associate Analyst. Prior to joining Moody’s, he worked as a credit analyst in a financial institution.
Yu Sheng holds a postgraduate degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Vera was appointed Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at PT Bank Central Asia Tbk since 2018. She is responsible for Corporate Strategy and Planning, Research and Economy, Accounting and Tax, Investor Relations, ESG, GCG, and Corporate Secretary.
Prior to joining BCA, Vera worked for PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk and was appointed Director and Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2017. She also held several Commissioner positions including Commissioner of PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance and Deputy President Commissioner of PT Asuransi Adira Dinamika.
Vera received an undergraduate degree from Universitas Tarumanagara and graduate of Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Vera is also a member of Indonesia Banking Association and Indonesia Watercolor Society.
32 Years of experience in Banking Industry, appointed as Managing Director – Chief Risk Officer at Bank Mandiri since March 2015 responsible for overall risk management, including in formulating and implementing risk management strategies and policies.
24 years of experience at Citibank/Citigroup as Senior Executive in risk management function, based in 7 countries in Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom) and the U.S.A. (New York).
His last role at Citibank/Citigroup in New York City was Managing Director - Risk Management, responsible for the oversight of North America Credit Cards & Private Label Cards businesses (U.S. & Canada) and unsecured credit portfolios at 13 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
When he was based in London, U.K., he was Managing Director – Risk Management, responsible for the oversight of the consumer banking credit in 11 countries in Central/Eastern Europe and the Middle East Africa regions
He joined Citibank Indonesia as a Management Associate in 1990 upon graduation from the University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. (Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering and MBA in Information Systems Management with merit scholarship from IBM).
Eugene Tarzimanov is a Senior Vice President in the Financial Institutions Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, he is the Lead Analyst for banks in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Eugene is also responsible for coordinating banking research across Asia Pacific, and actively represents Moody’s to regulators, investors and the media on analytical and methodological views. Eugene moved to Singapore from Moody’s Moscow office, where he covered the largest banks in Russia, as well as financial institutions in Europe and the Middle East.
Before joining Moody’s in early 2009, Eugene held senior positions during his five years with Standard & Poor’s, where he was responsible for the analysis of banks in Europe and the Middle East. He has also worked at the CEO’s office of Bank VTB, where he was responsible for inhouse research.
Eugene holds an MBA in financial management from New York’s Pace University, and a BSc in international economics from Moscow’s Finance Academy.
Shirley Zeng is an Assistant Vice President/Manager - Ratings & Research Support with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group. Based in Singapore, Shirley covers a portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in the South and Southeast Asia.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Shirley was an auditor with KPMG Singapore, covering clients in the banking, investment management and commodity trading industries.
Shirley holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore.
In his role, John is involved in integrating ESG into Moody’s credit rating research and is the point person for Moody’s ESG outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. He is also responsible for publishing thematic and issuer-specific research on ESG risks relevant to credit analysis.
Prior to joining Moody’s, John was CEO of Visiondom ESG, an independent ESG consultancy in China, which helped institutional investors integrate ESG into their investment process. He also worked as an ESG specialist with Fidelity International’s Asia Stewardship and Sustainable Investing team, focusing on the Greater China and Oceania markets for five years. At Fidelity, he was closely involved in promoting ESG best practices in Asia and ESG integration, and had a special focus on corporate governance and carbon trading.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Singapore Management University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Spencer Ng is a Vice President – Senior Credit Officer in Moody’s Public, Project & Infrastructure Finance team. Based in Singapore, Spencer is responsible for project finance and infrastructure credits, including power utilities, renewables and airports in South and Southeast Asia.
Prior to joining Moody’s in 2007, Spencer worked for Ernst & Young Transactions Advisory Services in their Project Finance team. Spencer has also held various analytical and accounting roles at ANZ Bank, JP Morgan and State Street Australia.
Spencer holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Maisam Hasnain is a Vice President - Senior Credit Officer in Moody’s Corporate Finance Group.
Based in Singapore, Maisam covers a portfolio of companies across the industrial, mining and plantation sectors in Southeast Asia.
Prior to his move to Singapore in 2017, Maisam spent four years in Moody’s Hong Kong office covering a broad array of sectors, including telecommunications, communications infrastructure, building materials, and metals and mining.
Maisam joined Moody’s in 2010 and started as an Associate in Moody’s Regional Product Strategy team, which is responsible for managing all aspects of Moody’s research and data service offerings, including new business initiatives.
Maisam holds a double major in Economics and Finance, and a minor in Arabic from The University of Hong Kong. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Erman Zhang is an Analyst in Moody’s Project and Infrastructure Finance Group. Based in Singapore, she covers project and infrastructure credits in South and Southeast Asia.
Erman has several years of experience in infrastructure and asset finance. Prior to joining Moody’s, she worked in Mizuho Bank’s Singapore branch, covering a portfolio of major shipping companies. Erman’s previous roles included being a manager at the Singapore branch of bank of China, covering infrastructure and project finance in Southeast Asia, and being a corporate relationship manager at HSBC China.
Erman holds an MBA from the Nanyang Technology University in Singapore, a Master of Science in Economics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Sun Yat-Sen University in China. Erman is also a CFA charterholder.
Shirley Zeng is an Assistant Vice President/Manager - Ratings & Research Support with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group. Based in Singapore, Shirley covers a portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in the South and Southeast Asia.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Shirley was an auditor with KPMG Singapore, covering clients in the banking, investment management and commodity trading industries.
Shirley holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore.
James Flitton is a Senior Vice President - Head of Relationship Management for Moody’s for South and South East Asia.
Based in Singapore, he leads and manages the business development and account management groups for the region.
James is responsible for growing Moody’s coverage and revenue in Asean and India, by developing relationships with new issuers in existing markets, penetrating new markets, and strengthening and expanding relationships with existing issuers and intermediaries.
James has also worked as a Vice President in Moody’s London office, where he was in charge of the UK and Ireland portfolio of customers. James holds a BA (Honours) in European Languages & Business from the University of Leeds, and an LEA from the University of Provence. James also holds an executive education diploma from the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.