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Global macro shifts, geopolitical risks
MOODY’S VIEW
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The next chapter of growth for APAC financial institutions
KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT
- Amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain realignment, where are the opportunities for APAC banks?
- AI, digital finance, and private credit: opportunities or risk for financial institutions?
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10:00
Networking break
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10:30
Banking through volatility: South and Southeast Asia focus
PANEL DISCUSSION
- How are shifting economic and market conditions repositioning growth and risk priorities?
- How are geopolitics and trade tensions reshaping banks’ cross-border strategies?
- How are banks balancing AI innovation with risk management?
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11:30
Summary remarks
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11:35
Transition break
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ROUND ONE - BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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11:40
Digital economy
Transforming Hong Kong and Singapore financial landscape
- How are digital assets and digital finance evolving in Hong Kong and Singapore?
- How can banks balance AI innovation with prudence in tightly regulated systems?
- When does cyber risk become credit risk for banks in Hong Kong and Singapore?
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APAC insurance
Rates, capital regimes and private credit
- How will diverging rate paths support Japanese insurers while pressuring Chinese peers?
- How will capital regime changes reshape insurers’ strategies in Korea and Taiwan?
- What risks and opportunities come with APAC insurers’ growing private credit allocations?
- What does Moody’s Capital Tool show about APAC life insurers’ risk and capital positions?
Paul Potter Senior Vice President - Investor Management, Moody's Ratings
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Networking lunch
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ROUND TWO - BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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ASEAN & India NBFIs
Caught in a volatile credit cycle?
- How will macro divergence across ASEAN and India impact the credit fundamentals of NBFIs?
- What is driving asset risk differentiation among ASEAN and Indian NBFIs?
- Will ASEAN and Indian NBFIs be able to sustain their strong profitability?
- How do funding conditions differ in these different markets?
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APAC private credit
Funding conditions reshaping markets
- Is APAC at an inflection point for private credit and what is driving it?
- Which funding conditions are the biggest catalyst market by market?
- Where are banks competing with private credit, and where are they choosing to partner?
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closeNing Loh is Managing Director, Global Head of Credit Strategy at Moody’s Ratings, based in Hong Kong. In this role, he is responsible for defining, articulating and promoting Moody’s global house views on credit drivers, macroeconomic forecasts, financial markets and emerging markets dynamics. Concurrently, he is also Chief Credit Officer for APAC and works with rating groups throughout the region to develop Moody’s perspectives and research regarding macroeconomic, policy, and thematic trends that affect credit risk.
Since joining Moody’s in London in 2005, Ning has held roles across various markets and rating groups in Europe, Asia, and the US. In 2015, he moved to Hong Kong to lead the structured finance new ratings franchise for South and Southeast Asia. In 2018, Ning led the U.S. Corporate Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team. He later returned to Hong Kong to head the North Asia (excluding Japan) team in the Project & Infrastructure Finance Group before taking on his current position.
Before joining Moody’s, Ning practiced law in London, specialising in structured finance and debt capital markets. Ning holds a Master's in Civil Engineering from Imperial College London and is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
Alka Anbarasu is an Executive Director - Ratings in the Financial Institutions Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, Alka is responsible for Moody's analytical teams covering ratings and research on banks, insurance companies, and non-bank financial institutions in Japan, ASEAN and Indian Sub-continent. Alka also coordinates the Global Financial Institution Group's efforts on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scoring and research. Alka is a regular speaker at Moody's market briefings, external conferences podcasts and broadcast media. She is very active in promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and is a passionate impact leader for Moody's Community Impact initiatives in Asia.
Alka joined Moody's in 2013 and over the years has led the ratings of several high profile Asian financial institutions. Prior to joining Moody's, she worked in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan in London and Mumbai and ING Vysya Bank in India. She has close to 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Alka holds an MBA from the Xavier Institute of Management in India.
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.
Gene Fang is an Executive Director in the Sovereign and Sub-sovereign Ratings Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, he manages the team responsible for sovereign and sub-sovereign ratings in the Asia Pacific region, as well as analysts covering regional and local governments in China. In addition, Gene leads Moody’s Digital Economy strategy in the Asia Pacific region, including engagement with regulators and market participants on Moody’s initiatives in digital finance.
Before joining Moody’s, Gene worked as an investment banker for J.P. Morgan and Citigroup, where we covered financial institutions in Asia. Gene graduated from Columbia University in political science. He also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Tengfu Li is a Vice President – Senior Analyst with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group.
Based in Singapore, he is responsible for the credit ratings of financial institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia. Prior to Moody’s, Tengfu worked at OCBC Bank, where he developed credit risk models.
Tengfu holds a MSc in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, and a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.
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.
Alka Anbarasu is an Executive Director - Ratings in the Financial Institutions Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, Alka is responsible for Moody's analytical teams covering ratings and research on banks, insurance companies, and non-bank financial institutions in Japan, ASEAN and Indian Sub-continent. Alka also coordinates the Global Financial Institution Group's efforts on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scoring and research. Alka is a regular speaker at Moody's market briefings, external conferences podcasts and broadcast media. She is very active in promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and is a passionate impact leader for Moody's Community Impact initiatives in Asia.
Alka joined Moody's in 2013 and over the years has led the ratings of several high profile Asian financial institutions. Prior to joining Moody's, she worked in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan in London and Mumbai and ING Vysya Bank in India. She has close to 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Alka holds an MBA from the Xavier Institute of Management in India.
Frank Yuen is a Vice President–Senior Credit Officer with Moody’s Ratings’ Financial Institutions Group. Based in Hong Kong, he covers a portfolio of insurers in Hong Kong, China and other parts of Asia Pacific.
Before joining Moody’s, Frank was an Equity Research Analyst, covering regional banks and insurers at BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered. In addition, Frank has worked as a management trainee and actuarial intern at a global bank and also an insurance company.
Frank graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in Actuarial Science, and is a CFA and FRM charterholder.
Srikanth Vadlamani is a Vice President – Group Credit Officer, APAC Banking for the Financial Institutions Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, he is primarily responsible for the credit ratings of banks and finance companies in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Prior to joining Moody’s, he was a Director in Daiwa Securities’ research department in Singapore, where he was responsible for the coverage of banks in the ASEAN region. He has also worked for other investment banks, including J.P. Morgan, Lehman Brothers and Nomura, where he covered banks and other financial institutions in India, Southeast Asia and emerging Europe.
Srikanth holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, majoring in Finance and Economics.
Devang is an Assistant Vice President - Ratings in Moody’s Ratings’ Financial Institutions Group, based in Singapore. He leads credit rating and research for banks in South Asia and non-bank financial institutions in India.
Devang has 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Moody’s Ratings, he served as Deputy Vice President in HDFC Bank’s Credit Risk Management division in India where he focused on credit portfolio risk management and risk analytics.
In earlier roles at HDFC Bank, he managed securitization and underwriting for financial institutions. He began his career with Moody’s domestic affiliate, ICRA Limited in India, specializing in structured finance ratings.
Devang holds an MBA in Finance from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research(SPJIMR) and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from VJTI Mumbai.
Jien is an Assistant Vice President – Ratings with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for the credit ratings of financial institutions in Thailand and Vietnam.
He was previously a manager leading a team of associate analysts in Moody’s Ratings and Research Support division, supporting the development and maintenance of Moody’s ratings, research and related activities.
Before joining Moody’s, Jien was a manager with Ernst & Young Singapore, covering clients in the banking, asset management and commodity trading industries.
Jien holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide. He is also certified practising accountant (CPA).
Clarabelle Tan is an Assistant Vice President - Ratings with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group.
Based in Singapore, she is responsible for Moody’s portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in Indonesia and Philippines.
Prior to joining Moody’s, Clarabelle was a Senior Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore in the Financial Services Assurance team, covering clients in the asset wealth management, venture capital and banking industries.
Clarabelle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors), Accountancy from the National University of Singapore.
CJ Wong is an Assistant Vice President - Ratings with Moody’s Financial Institutions Group.
Based in Singapore, CJ covers a portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in Bangladesh, Malaysia and Vietnam
Prior to joining Moody’s, CJ worked as a research analyst in the Dividend Forecasting team at IHS Markit, where he was responsible for providing estimates on financial institutions and corporates in Australia and Singapore.
CJ holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Sydney, majoring in Finance and Economics. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Alka Anbarasu is an Executive Director - Ratings in the Financial Institutions Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, Alka is responsible for Moody's analytical teams covering ratings and research on banks, insurance companies, and non-bank financial institutions in Japan, ASEAN and Indian Sub-continent. Alka also coordinates the Global Financial Institution Group's efforts on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scoring and research. Alka is a regular speaker at Moody's market briefings, external conferences podcasts and broadcast media. She is very active in promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and is a passionate impact leader for Moody's Community Impact initiatives in Asia.
Alka joined Moody's in 2013 and over the years has led the ratings of several high profile Asian financial institutions. Prior to joining Moody's, she worked in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan in London and Mumbai and ING Vysya Bank in India. She has close to 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Alka holds an MBA from the Xavier Institute of Management in India.
Spencer Ng is a Senior Vice President 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.