Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum - Manila - October 1, 2024

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October 1, 2024 | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM | Manila, CBD, TBA

Overview 2024 Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum - Manila

Embark on a journey into the core of innovation and resilience within the insurance industry at the Asian Bankling & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum 2024, where banking and insurance professionals from across the continent come together. This forum is meticulously designed to delve deep into the ever-evolving landscapes of risk management, regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and customer engagement strategies. It serves as the pivotal hub for igniting a transformative wave in the dynamic Asian insurance industry.

The forum embarks on an enlightening tour across Asia's leading cities, initiating a sequence of high-impact gatherings starting with the historic inaugural event in the vibrant metropolis of Ho Chi Minh on March 12. It then moves to the commercial epicenter of Bangkok on April 23, advances to Jakarta's booming insurance market on May 14, transitions to the finance-savvy Kuala Lumpur on June 25, and concludes amidst the burgeoning insurance sector of Manila on October 1.

The 2024 Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum invites you to embrace a world where tradition meets innovation, empowering you to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in the insurance sector.

Venue: Manila, CBD, TBA

Event Day
Oct 01, 2024

Why the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum 2024 is indispensable for professionals:

NETWORK

Engage with peers, thought leaders, and innovators. Expand your professional circle with executives and decision-makers through our tailored networking sessions.

INSIGHT

Gain direct insights from industry forerunners and dissect groundbreaking case studies. Be at the forefront of understanding how regional trends and global shifts are influencing the insurance landscape in Asia.

INNOVATE

Explore the latest in insurtech, cyber insurance, and customer service excellence. Discover tools and tactics to drive product innovation, streamline operations, and enhance customer satisfaction.

GROW

Propel your career and your company forward with the knowledge and connections gained. Whether it’s tapping into emerging markets or leveraging digital transformation, walk away with strategies that foster substantial growth.

SPEAKERS

Melchor T. Plabasan

Melchor T. Plabasan

Director, Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD) 
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

 

Patricia Buenaventura Nichol

Patricia Buenaventura Nichol

Partner and Office Head
Bain & Company

Fridolin Blumer

Fridolin Blumer

CEO & Founder
XiXun Asia Pte. Ltd.

Jun Palanca

Jun Palanca

Country Manager, Philippines
ING

JC Principe

JC Principe

Chief Information and Transformation Officer
FWD Life Insurance

Lito Villanueva

Lito Villanueva

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

Carlo Nazareno

Carlo Nazareno

Head of Cash Management Services
BDO

Prahlad Agarwal

Prahlad Agarwal

CFA, Chief of Staff & Head of Strategy
Manulife Philippines

Gino Carlo Riola

Gino Carlo Riola

Chief Marketing Officer
Allianz PNB Life Philippines

Alvin Dave Pusing

Alvin Dave Pusing

Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting
PwC

AGENDA

*Subject to change

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

  • Melchor T. Plabasan (Mhel), Director, Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker 

  • Patricia Buenaventura Nichol, Partner & Office Head, Bain & Company

9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside chat


10:05 -10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Embracing Digital Disruption: Transforming Philippine Banking in the Digital Age

Moderator:

  • Fridolin Blumer, CEO & Founder, XiXun Asia

Panelists:

  • Jun Palanca, Country Manager, Philippines, ING
  • JC Principe, Chief Information and Transformation Officer, FWD Life Insurance
  • Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Digital Enterprise & Innovations Group Head, RCBC

10:35 -11:15 AM NETWORKING BREAK


11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaking Session 4


11:35 - 11:55 AM Speaking Session 5

  • Carlo Nazareno, Head of Cash Management Services, BDO

11:55 - 12:25 PM Panel Session 2: Digital Banking 2.0: Shaping the Future of Finance


12:25 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK


2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaking Session 6


2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaking Session 7


2:40 - 3:10 PM Panel Session 3: Revolutionizing Insurance: Embracing Inclusivity and Sustainability in the Philippine Market

Panelists:

  • Prahlad Agarwal, CFA, Chief of Staff & Head of Strategy, Manulife Philippines
  • Gino Carlo Riola, Chief Marketing Officer, Allianz PNB Life Philippines

3:10 - 3:40 PM NETWORKING BREAK


3:40 - 4:00 PM Speaking Session 9 


4:00 - 4:30 PM Panel Session 4: Customer-Centric Banking and Insurance: Enhancing Experiences in the Philippine Financial Landscape

Moderator:

  • Alvin Dave Pusing, Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting, PwC

4:30 PM END OF PROGRAM

For inquiries, reach us at

For more details, contact:

Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Events Team

+65 31581386

businessconference@charltonmediamail.com

SPEAKERS

Melchor T. Plabasan

Melchor T. Plabasan

Director, Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD) 
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

 

Patricia Buenaventura Nichol

Patricia Buenaventura Nichol

Partner and Office Head
Bain & Company

Fridolin Blumer

Fridolin Blumer

CEO & Founder
XiXun Asia Pte. Ltd.

Jun Palanca

Jun Palanca

Country Manager, Philippines
ING

JC Principe

JC Principe

Chief Information and Transformation Officer
FWD Life Insurance

Lito Villanueva

Lito Villanueva

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

Carlo Nazareno

Carlo Nazareno

Head of Cash Management Services
BDO

Prahlad Agarwal

Prahlad Agarwal

CFA, Chief of Staff & Head of Strategy
Manulife Philippines

Gino Carlo Riola

Gino Carlo Riola

Chief Marketing Officer
Allianz PNB Life Philippines

Alvin Dave Pusing

Alvin Dave Pusing

Director, Financial Services and Risk Consulting
PwC