Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines - March 11, 2025
Overview Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia are honoured to present the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit taking place in the Philippines on 11 March 2025. This event will focus on the theme "Adapting to the Digital Age: New Horizons for Finance and Insurance," bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving landscape of financial services.
The summit will serve as a critical platform to address the key challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation in banking and insurance. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions on financial inclusion, virtual banking, risk management, and innovative solutions tailored for the modern consumer.
Join this significant event as we explore the trends shaping the future of financial services in the Philippines. Stay tuned and secure your spot at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines.
Venue: Isabela Ballroom, Lower Lobby, Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines
Why the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2025 in the Philippines is a Must-Attend:
NETWORK
Connect with the Philippines’ top financial and insurance executives. Build essential relationships with industry leaders and policymakers driving the country’s digital transformation.


EXPLORE
Dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of the Philippine market. Learn how financial institutions are promoting financial inclusion and adapting to the rise of virtual banking.
INNOVATE
Discover the latest digital solutions and technologies shaping the future of banking and insurance in the Philippines. Explore how local firms are leveraging fintech and insurtech to enhance customer experience and streamline operations.


GROW
Gain actionable strategies tailored to the Philippine market. Equip yourself with the tools to navigate regulatory changes, manage risks, and capitalise on the digital economy’s growth.
SPEAKERS


Marlon Sorongon
Chief Information Security Officer
Maybank Philippines


Lito Villanueva
Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Digital Enterprise & Innovations Group Head
RCBC


Noel Tordesillas
Head of E-Channel, Business Channels
Etiqa


Fei Yong
Manager
YCP


Francis Chiu
FVP - Head of Consumer Banking Applications
BDO Unibank


Roland V. Oscuro
Chief Information Security Officer, Data Protection Officer and First Senior Vice President
Philippine National Bank (PNB)


Melchor (Mhel) T. Plabasan
Senior Director
Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD)


Alvin Dave Pusing
Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting
PwC


Jallain Manrique
Partner
KPMG


Jun Palanca
Country Manager, Philippines
ING


Maria Cristina L. Go
EVP and Head of Consumer Banking
BPI


Dennis Omila
Chief Transformation Officer
UnionBank of the Philippines
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:05 - 9:10 AM WELCOME REMARKS
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Speaker: Regulating AI and Emerging Tech in Financial Services and Insurance: Safeguarding Trust and Stability
- Melchor (Mhel) T. Plabasan, Senior Director, Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker: Banking on dreams: What drives the Filipino consumer
- Sitti Reyes, Principal, Boston Consulting Group
9:45 - 10:05 AM C-level Fireside Chat: Leading Digital Transformation: Innovation, Execution, and Growth in Financial Services
- Dennis Omila, Chief Transformation Officer, UnionBank of the Philippines
10:05 - 10:45 AM Panel Session 1: Driving Financial Inclusion: Leveraging Digital Banking and Insurance for Greater Access
Moderator:
- Jallain Manrique, Partner, KPMG
Panelists:
- Sari D Mortel, Head of Payments, Philippines, J.P. Morgan
- Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Digital Enterprise & Innovations Group Head, RCBC
- Dr. Adrienne Heinrich, AI Center of Excellence Head, UnionBank
- Noel Tordesillas, Head of E-Channel, Business Channels, Etiqa
10:45 - 11:25 AM NETWORKING - MORNING TEA BREAK
11:25 - 11:45 AM Speaking Session 4: The Evolving Financial Institution: Navigating changing regulatory priorities in 2025
- Christian Lauron, Financial Services Leader and Partner, SGV & Co. (EY Philippines)
11:45 - 11:55 AM Speaking Session 5: Reimagining customer experience in the age of AI
- Clement Quek, APAC Digital Strategist, Adobe
11:55 - 12:15 PM Speaking Session 6: Empowering Passions: Investing in our People
- Vita Guillen, Chief People & Culture Officer, FWD Life Insurance
12:15 - 12:25 PM Speaking Session 7: Cracks in the Code: Securing the Future of Digital Authentication beyond OTP
- Marlon Cruz, Senior Director, Business Solutions Consulting, Globe Business
12:25 - 1:00 PM Panel Session 2: Virtual Banking in the Philippines: Redefining Competition and Collaboration in the Financial Ecosystem
Moderator:
- Fridolin Blumer, CEO & Founder, XiXun Asia Pte. Ltd
Panelists:
- Kalidas Ghose, Chairman, Uno Digital Bank.
- Mila Bedrenets, Chief Growth Hacker, Tonik
- Albert Tinio, Co-CEO, GoTyme Bank
- Angelo Madrid, President, Maya Bank
1:00 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaking Session 8:
- Patricia Buenaventura Nichol, Partner & Office Head, Bain & Company
2:20 - 2:40 Speaking Session 9: Redefining Customer Experience with Emma by AXA
- Kate Villegas-Driz, Chief Operating Officer, AXA Philippines
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaking Session 10: Enhancing MSME Lending in the Philippine Banking Sector
- Fei Yong, Manager, YCP
3:00 - 3:35 PM Panel Session 3: Securing the Future: Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention in Banking and Insurance
Moderator:
- Glenn Alcala, Partner, Digital Trust Services, Reyes Tacandong & Co
Panelists:
- Marlon Sorongon, Chief Information Security Officer, Maybank
- Roland V. Oscuro, Chief Information Security Officer, Data Protection Officer and First Senior Vice President, Philippine National Bank (PNB)
- Carlos Tengkiat, Chief Information Security Officer, RCBC
- Rosanna Canlas, Head of Information Security, Allianz PNB Life
3:35 - 4:05 PM NETWORKING- AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
4:05 - 4:25 PM Fireside Chat: Reinventing the Customer Experience - BPI’s vision for the future of banking
- Maria Cristina L. Go, EVP and Head of Consumer Banking, BPI
4:25 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 4: Innovating for Resilience: Climate Risk Integration in Banking and Insurance
Moderator:
- Alvin Dave Pusing, Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting, PwC
Panelists:
- Jun Palanca, Country Manager, Philippines, ING
- Francis Chiu, FVP - Head of Consumer Banking Applications, BDO Unibank
- Erwin Wiriadi, Chief Risk Officer, UnionBank
- Ria Mercado, Chief Risk Officer, Sun Life Philippines
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines
For more details, contact:
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Events Team
+65 31581386
businessconference@charltonmediamail.com
SPEAKERS


Marlon Sorongon
Chief Information Security Officer
Maybank Philippines


Lito Villanueva
Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Digital Enterprise & Innovations Group Head
RCBC


Noel Tordesillas
Head of E-Channel, Business Channels
Etiqa


Fei Yong
Manager
YCP


Francis Chiu
FVP - Head of Consumer Banking Applications
BDO Unibank


Roland V. Oscuro
Chief Information Security Officer, Data Protection Officer and First Senior Vice President
Philippine National Bank (PNB)


Melchor (Mhel) T. Plabasan
Senior Director
Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD)


Alvin Dave Pusing
Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting
PwC


Jallain Manrique
Partner
KPMG


Jun Palanca
Country Manager, Philippines
ING


Maria Cristina L. Go
EVP and Head of Consumer Banking
BPI


Dennis Omila
Chief Transformation Officer
UnionBank of the Philippines