Opening Keynotes Session | The Asian Banker Summit 2015

Opening Keynotes Session | Wednesday 15 April 2015

07:30 – 08:30

Registration

08:30 – 10:00

The Asian Banker Summit Opening Keynote Session

Welcome Notes

Professor Alain Chevalier, Chairman, The Asian Banker Summit
Helen Wong, Chairperson, The Hong Kong Association of Banks

Opening Keynote
Norman Chan, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

As the governor of one of the most respected de facto central banks, Mr Chan has been steering the Special Administrative Region through yet another transformational phase in its multi-faceted evolution.

International Keynote
Hans Eichel, co-founder of the G20 and former Finance Minister, Germany

Widely regarded as the Europe’s leading supporter of the G20 movement, Hans Eichel set the foundation for what is now the basis of building a multi-lateral global financial structure. As the former finance minister of the EU’s most important economy, he also has a view on how the region’s powerful economy will regain its footing today

With comments from

Gary Stern, Former Chairman, Financial Services Policy Committee, Federal Reserve System and Former President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Renowed as the longest serving president of the Federal Reserve Bank System in the US (1985-2009), he has overseen the evolution of the country’s banking system from the days when it was just an asset liability business into the global trading houses that they have become today and has an insider’s knowledge of the powerful FOMC.

Session Dialogue traditionally co-chaired by Emmanuel Daniel, Chairman, The Asian Banker and Gordian Gaeta, International Resource Director, The Asian Banker

Exhibitors

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The Risk Games Convention

14-16 April 2015

The Financial Markets Infrastructure Conference

15-16 April 2015

The International Transaction Banking Convention

15-16 April 2015

The Supply Chain and Financial Performance Conference

15-16 April 2015

The Technology Decision Makers Conference

15-16 April 2015

The Technology Decision Makers School

14 April 2015

Testimonial

“I had a fantastic experience at the Summit. There was a good collection of people from many different banks, not just from Asia. I will definitely recommend my colleague to attend this next year.”
- Carl Clasen, Head of Business Credit, Bank of Queensland

“The Summit is the perfect place to be – the ideal platform where you will be able to meet risk, technology and transaction related professionals to exchange ideas, share knowledge and discuss future trends.”
- Utpal Bora, CIO, KBZ Bank

“The environment for learning is great. I had a good time here, gaining much insight that is relevant to my job.”
- Suebsakul Monmaturapoj, VP, Bangkok Bank

“Having participated in the Summit for the past two years, we have gotten a lot of visibility and connections with new and old customers within the region as well as globally. We are looking forward to the Summit next year.”
- Kit Chan, Senior Director, Moody’s Analytics

“From The Risk Games Convention, I found out that the issues facing the industry are quite common among different countries. I met many participants from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other places, and we realised we share many similar points.”
- Jayasuriya Kushan, Senior Manager- Treasury Mid Office, Hatton National Bank

“The topics were interesting because it wasn’t finance bias. There was a bit on procurement, supply chain, customer relationship and a fair bit on business- overall a good mix of topics at the Supply Chain Conference.”
- Ryan Tang, MD, DHL Supply Chain

“As there are so few people in banking today who really understand how a bank fits together, the Risk Games, through simulations, allow delegates to truly comprehend basic mechanics, levers and drivers in a bank and what happens when you pull or push each of them.”x of topics at the Supply Chain Conference.”
- John Shelly, CRO, RBS

“The Financial Markets Infrastructure Conference was good as it not only focused on the technical aspects but also had informative sessions on OTC derivatives, clearing custodians that bring market novelty. This balance was very much appreciated.”
- Simona Catanescu, Director, Securities Market Asia, SWIFT

“This is our 5th year at the Summit. We participate because we want to establish and reinforce our brand and awareness across the region and The Asian Banker folks are the best people in the business that know the banks.”
- Jennifer Lim, Marketing Director Asia, FIS

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Exhibitors

The Risk Games Convention

The Financial Markets Infrastructure Conference

The International Transaction Banking Convention

The Supply Chain and Financial Performance Conference

The Technology Decision Makers Conference

The Technology Decision Makers School

Testimonial

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