Join our Moody's senior analysts and other guest speakers from leading institutions for the Vietnam Credit Briefing in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Credit Briefing (Ho Chi Minh City)
IN PERSON | Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Agenda
09.00
- 09.30
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Registration & Networking
09.30
- 09.35
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Welcome Remarks
09.35
- 10.00
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10.20
- 11.05
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Navigating challenges today for opportunities tomorrow
Financial Institutions and Corporates Panel Discussion
- What are the key credit trends at play across Vietnamese banks and how does it compare to trends around the region?
- How will the new regulations address the challenges faced by financial institutions?
11.05
- 11.25
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Coffee Break
11.25
- 11.40
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11.40
- 12.25
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Transition Finance: Financing the green transition for a sustainable ASEAN
Panel Discussion
- What are the decarbonization targets and policies across the major ASEAN countries?
- What are the challenges and opportunities in transition finance for Vietnam and the rest of ASEAN?
- How will ASEAN’s transition be financed?
12.30
- 14.00
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Networking Lunch | End of Event
Speakers
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Gene Fang is an Associate Managing Director in the Sovereign and sub-sovereign Ratings Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, he manages the teams responsible for sovereign credit ratings in the Asia Pacific region and credit research on Chinese regional- and local governments.
Before joining Moody’s, Gene worked as an investment banker, covering financial institutions for J.P. Morgan and Citigroup in Hong Kong and Singapore. In this role, he managed client relationships across Asia and advised on debt, equity, and M&A transactions. 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.
Marcus Yiu is an Analyst with Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group. Based in Singapore, he supports lead analysts in covering a portfolio of sovereign credits in the Asia Pacific and Central Asia regions.
Marcus joined Moody’s in January 2020, after working at J.P. Morgan Asset Management as a Market Analyst based in Hong Kong. There, he performed macroeconomic and market research with a focus on Asia and took part in generating asset allocation ideas for clients.
Marcus graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Warwick.
Ms. Vu Thi Thuy Nga serves as the Deputy General Director at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), where she oversees the bond market and surveillance department. With more than two decades of experience, she possesses a profound understanding of both Vietnam’s equity and bond markets. She holds a doctoral degree in Economics from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST).
CJ Wong is an Analyst 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.
Mr. Ho Van Long has over 20 years of experience working in multinational corporations and the financial banking industry in Vietnam. He joined VIB in 2008 and has held various key roles at the bank, including Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Retail Banking, and Director of the Capability Development Center.
Before joining VIB, Mr. Long held management and specialist positions at major domestic and international corporations such as: Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young Vietnam, MIS & ABC Project Director cum Assistant to the CEO at Techcombank, and Head of Financial Accounting at Asia Pacific Breweries (Heineken Group).
Mr. Long graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the Academy of Finance and has been a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK since 2003. Mr. Long also completed the Executive Program at Stanford University 2022. Currently, Mr. Long is the Standing Deputy CEO cum CFO and Head of Retail Banking of VIB.
Hong graduated from Lyon’s Claude Bernard University in 2006 with a master’s degree in actuarial science. She also has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and auditing from the University of Economics HCMC from 2003. She joined Dragon Capital in 2007 as a fixed-income analyst, focusing on investment strategy and corporate risk analysis. In the course of her responsibilities, she has acquired extensive experience in quantitative modelling, macro analysis and credit analysis. Hong was appointed Deputy PM of VDEF in 2012. In 2022, Hong becomes Head of Debt Investments of DCVFM. She is an active member of the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) and serves on its Executive Committee from 2024. Hong is also a certified FRM and a certified fund manager recognized by Vietnam’s State Securities Committee.
Mr. Hieu is a Director - Senior Analyst at Vietnam Investors Service covering corporations across various industry sectors in Vietnam, and a member of the Credit Rating Council of Vietnam Investors Service. Hieu is a well-regarded corporate researcher in Vietnam, with over 12 years of experience in sector and company research.
Prior to joining Vietnam Investors Service, Mr. Hieu was a Head of Equity Research at KB Securities Vietnam (KBSV). He led a team of analysts to handle in-depth industry research and equity analysis of nearly 100 listed companies across all sectors in Vietnam. Prior to KBSV, Mr. Hieu was senior analyst at MB Securities and Bao Viet Securities, audit associate at PwC Vietnam. He was a three-time panelist at Vietnam Investment Professional Forum.
Mr. Hieu graduated from National Economics University with a major in banking and finance. He is a CFA Charterholder since 2016.
Jien is an Assistant Vice President – Analyst 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).
Jeffrey Lee is Vice President and Regional Manager for Second Party Opinion (SPO) production for Asia Pacific with Moody’s Ratings. Based in Singapore, Jeffrey oversees a team of analysts in HK, Singapore and Tokyo, who are in charge of producing SPOs and publication of thought leadership research related to APAC sustainable finance market. Jeffrey is a regular speaker and panelist at external conferences and other industry events in APAC. He also represents Moody’s on various high-profile industry working groups. Before his current role at Moody’s Ratings, Jeffrey managed the team of SPO production analysts in APAC with Moody’s ESG Solutions.
Before his current capacity, Jeffrey worked in Moody’s Ratings’ Financial Institutions Group. He joined Moody’s in 2013 as an Associate Analyst covering Korean financial institutions and served several roles within the group since then. Most recently, he was a Assistant Vice President – Analyst and part of the team responsible for portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in South and South East Asia. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Vice President – Manager and led a team of associate analysts covering financial institutions in APAC.
Before joining Moody’s Jeffrey worked at Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division in South Korea, covering a portfolio of Korean clients. Jeffrey holds a BSc in Economics from Korea University.
Ray Tay is a Associate Managing Director in Moody’s Project and Infrastructure Finance Group. Based in Singapore, Ray covers project finance, transport, utilities and other infrastructure credits in Southeast Asia and India. Ray also authors research and conducts outreach focused on topics such as project bonds and the role of funding diversity and credit enhancement in bridging the infrastructure gap, particularly in emerging markets. Ray is also a member of Moody’s APAC ESG Working Group.
Before joining Moody’s in 2012, Ray was a Director with the Global Infrastructure & Projects Group in KPMG. Ray has also worked as a Senior Business Analyst with the Singapore Power Group, focusing on regulatory economics in each of its principal local operating subsidiaries.
Ray holds a Bachelor’s in Economics with honors from the National University of Singapore.
James is the CFO of Son My LNG Terminal a joint venture company of AES and PVGas. In this capacity he leads the finance related functions of the company. In addition to this role, James also leads treasury and project finance for AES Eurasia where he leads financing and treasury related matters for various AES companies in the region.
James also supports AES business development activities for the Son My 2 power plant and LNG terminal and renewable energy portfolio. Previously, James was project finance lead at AES headquarters in Arlington, VA and prior to that was a director in the Structured Finance Department of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (now DFC). His power finance experience spans over a decade, four continents, and more than three gigawatts of nameplate capacity and $5 billion in financings.
James has a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University in Washington D.C. and attended the Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Ms. Van Anh is a senior analyst at Vietnam Investors Service covering financial institution sector in Vietnam. Van Anh is a member of the Credit Rating Council of Vietnam Investors Service. With over 14 years of experience in credit analysis, research and credit risk management, Van Anh leads on the development of VIS Rating’s credit opinions and thought leadership in the financial institution sector in Vietnam.
Prior to joining Vietnam Investors Service, Van Anh was an Assistant Vice President and Deputy Head of Financial Institutions Credit Analysis at Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV). She managed a team of analysts and was responsible for the credit risk assessment and appraisal of the bank’s transactions including complex credit facilities for domestic and international financial institution counterparties, covering banks, finance and leasing companies, securities firms, and insurers.
Van Anh was involved in the development of the bank’s internal credit rating models and system including the implementation of Basel II requirements, and led in-depth industry research and presentations to bank senior management for strategic planning exercises. In addition, Van Anh was a key member of the BIDV team managing the bank’s credit rating process with global credit rating agencies.
In her long career at BIDV, Van Anh also served as the bank’s Assistant Vice President and Head of Financial Institution Customer Relationship Management for Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. She also worked in BIDV’s Strategic Planning and Privatization Management Project departments.
She received her Master of International Economics and Finance (Honors) from University of Queensland (Australia), and a Bachelor of International Economics (Honors) from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (Vietnam).
Jeffrey Lee is Vice President and Regional Manager for Second Party Opinion (SPO) production for Asia Pacific with Moody’s Ratings. Based in Singapore, Jeffrey oversees a team of analysts in HK, Singapore and Tokyo, who are in charge of producing SPOs and publication of thought leadership research related to APAC sustainable finance market. Jeffrey is a regular speaker and panelist at external conferences and other industry events in APAC. He also represents Moody’s on various high-profile industry working groups. Before his current role at Moody’s Ratings, Jeffrey managed the team of SPO production analysts in APAC with Moody’s ESG Solutions.
Before his current capacity, Jeffrey worked in Moody’s Ratings’ Financial Institutions Group. He joined Moody’s in 2013 as an Associate Analyst covering Korean financial institutions and served several roles within the group since then. Most recently, he was a Assistant Vice President – Analyst and part of the team responsible for portfolio of banks and non-bank financial institutions in South and South East Asia. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Vice President – Manager and led a team of associate analysts covering financial institutions in APAC.
Before joining Moody’s Jeffrey worked at Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division in South Korea, covering a portfolio of Korean clients. Jeffrey holds a BSc in Economics from Korea University.
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.
Ms. Vu Thi Thuy Nga serves as the Deputy General Director at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), where she oversees the bond market and surveillance department. With more than two decades of experience, she possesses a profound understanding of both Vietnam’s equity and bond markets. She holds a doctoral degree in Economics from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST).
Mr. Ho Van Long has over 20 years of experience working in multinational corporations and the financial banking industry in Vietnam. He joined VIB in 2008 and has held various key roles at the bank, including Deputy CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Head of Retail Banking, and Director of the Capability Development Center.
Before joining VIB, Mr. Long held management and specialist positions at major domestic and international corporations such as: Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young Vietnam, MIS & ABC Project Director cum Assistant to the CEO at Techcombank, and Head of Financial Accounting at Asia Pacific Breweries (Heineken Group).
Mr. Long graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the Academy of Finance and has been a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK since 2003. Mr. Long also completed the Executive Program at Stanford University 2022. Currently, Mr. Long is the Standing Deputy CEO cum CFO and Head of Retail Banking of VIB.
James is the CFO of Son My LNG Terminal a joint venture company of AES and PVGas. In this capacity he leads the finance related functions of the company. In addition to this role, James also leads treasury and project finance for AES Eurasia where he leads financing and treasury related matters for various AES companies in the region.
James also supports AES business development activities for the Son My 2 power plant and LNG terminal and renewable energy portfolio. Previously, James was project finance lead at AES headquarters in Arlington, VA and prior to that was a director in the Structured Finance Department of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (now DFC). His power finance experience spans over a decade, four continents, and more than three gigawatts of nameplate capacity and $5 billion in financings.
James has a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University in Washington D.C. and attended the Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Hong graduated from Lyon’s Claude Bernard University in 2006 with a master’s degree in actuarial science. She also has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and auditing from the University of Economics HCMC from 2003. She joined Dragon Capital in 2007 as a fixed-income analyst, focusing on investment strategy and corporate risk analysis. In the course of her responsibilities, she has acquired extensive experience in quantitative modelling, macro analysis and credit analysis. Hong was appointed Deputy PM of VDEF in 2012. In 2022, Hong becomes Head of Debt Investments of DCVFM. She is an active member of the Vietnam Bond Market Association (VBMA) and serves on its Executive Committee from 2024. Hong is also a certified FRM and a certified fund manager recognized by Vietnam’s State Securities Committee.
Mr. Hieu is a Director - Senior Analyst at Vietnam Investors Service covering corporations across various industry sectors in Vietnam, and a member of the Credit Rating Council of Vietnam Investors Service. Hieu is a well-regarded corporate researcher in Vietnam, with over 12 years of experience in sector and company research.
Prior to joining Vietnam Investors Service, Mr. Hieu was a Head of Equity Research at KB Securities Vietnam (KBSV). He led a team of analysts to handle in-depth industry research and equity analysis of nearly 100 listed companies across all sectors in Vietnam. Prior to KBSV, Mr. Hieu was senior analyst at MB Securities and Bao Viet Securities, audit associate at PwC Vietnam. He was a three-time panelist at Vietnam Investment Professional Forum.
Mr. Hieu graduated from National Economics University with a major in banking and finance. He is a CFA Charterholder since 2016.
Ms. Van Anh is a senior analyst at Vietnam Investors Service covering financial institution sector in Vietnam. Van Anh is a member of the Credit Rating Council of Vietnam Investors Service. With over 14 years of experience in credit analysis, research and credit risk management, Van Anh leads on the development of VIS Rating’s credit opinions and thought leadership in the financial institution sector in Vietnam.
Prior to joining Vietnam Investors Service, Van Anh was an Assistant Vice President and Deputy Head of Financial Institutions Credit Analysis at Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV). She managed a team of analysts and was responsible for the credit risk assessment and appraisal of the bank’s transactions including complex credit facilities for domestic and international financial institution counterparties, covering banks, finance and leasing companies, securities firms, and insurers.
Van Anh was involved in the development of the bank’s internal credit rating models and system including the implementation of Basel II requirements, and led in-depth industry research and presentations to bank senior management for strategic planning exercises. In addition, Van Anh was a key member of the BIDV team managing the bank’s credit rating process with global credit rating agencies.
In her long career at BIDV, Van Anh also served as the bank’s Assistant Vice President and Head of Financial Institution Customer Relationship Management for Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. She also worked in BIDV’s Strategic Planning and Privatization Management Project departments.
She received her Master of International Economics and Finance (Honors) from University of Queensland (Australia), and a Bachelor of International Economics (Honors) from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (Vietnam).
Gene Fang is an Associate Managing Director in the Sovereign and sub-sovereign Ratings Group in Asia. Based in Singapore, he manages the teams responsible for sovereign credit ratings in the Asia Pacific region and credit research on Chinese regional- and local governments.
Before joining Moody’s, Gene worked as an investment banker, covering financial institutions for J.P. Morgan and Citigroup in Hong Kong and Singapore. In this role, he managed client relationships across Asia and advised on debt, equity, and M&A transactions. 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.
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.
Jeffrey Lee is the Vice President and Regional Manager for APAC Sustainable Finance Assessments with Moody's Ratings. He is based in Singapore. In this role, Jeffrey oversees analytical teams in Hong Kong SAR (HK), Singapore and Tokyo, who are in charge of producing assessments on the credentials of sustainable debt instruments and financing frameworks (Second Party Opinions) and the strength of entities' carbon transition plans (Net Zero Assessments). Jeffrey also supervises publication of thought leadership research related to sustainable finance market, such as sustainable finance outlooks and thematic reports on transition finance.
Jeffrey regularly participates as a speaker at high profile external conferences, roundtables, and media engagements. He represents Moody's on various industry working groups and associations, including the International Capital Market Association's Green and Social Bond Principles advisory council and the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association.
Before his current capacity, Jeffrey was a senior credit rating analyst for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at Moody's Singapore, where he was a lead analyst for assigning credit rating for banks and non-bank financial institutions in the ASEAN and India. Prior to that, he was a regional manager and led a team of associates providing credit rating support for the FIG in APAC. He joined Moody's HK in 2013 as an associate covering Korean financial institutions.
Before joining Moody's Jeffrey worked at Morgan Stanley's Institutional Equity Division in South Korea, covering a portfolio of Korean clients. Jeffrey holds a BSc in Economics from Korea University.
Ray Tay is a Associate Managing Director in Moody’s Project and Infrastructure Finance Group. Based in Singapore, Ray covers project finance, transport, utilities and other infrastructure credits in Southeast Asia and India. Ray also authors research and conducts outreach focused on topics such as project bonds and the role of funding diversity and credit enhancement in bridging the infrastructure gap, particularly in emerging markets. Ray is also a member of Moody’s APAC ESG Working Group.
Before joining Moody’s in 2012, Ray was a Director with the Global Infrastructure & Projects Group in KPMG. Ray has also worked as a Senior Business Analyst with the Singapore Power Group, focusing on regulatory economics in each of its principal local operating subsidiaries.
Ray holds a Bachelor’s in Economics with honors from the National University of Singapore.
Jien is an Assistant Vice President – Analyst 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).
Marcus Yiu is an Analyst with Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group. Based in Singapore, he supports lead analysts in covering a portfolio of sovereign credits in the Asia Pacific and Central Asia regions.
Marcus joined Moody’s in January 2020, after working at J.P. Morgan Asset Management as a Market Analyst based in Hong Kong. There, he performed macroeconomic and market research with a focus on Asia and took part in generating asset allocation ideas for clients.
Marcus graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Warwick.