Microfinance Investment Summit Hong Kong - C5

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The expansion of microfinance has come a long way in a relatively short period. In this rapidly evolving industry, trends, regulations, investment strategies and new initiatives are all progressing despite the challenges within the economic marketplace. Microfinance is on the rise but still presents its own unique issues: • What are the best practice approaches to monitor borrowing programmes, help consumers manage their finances and eliminate overindebtedness • How can MFIs scale up to maximise their business performance and increase further investment • What are the strategies IFIs should consider to attract local investors • What are the current challenges for promoting investments in rural areas in order to maximise growth Attend this can't miss event and join the leading authorities – Financial institutions, MFI NGOs, NBFCs and all other industry stakeholders who will reveal their strategies on overcoming the key microfinance challenges and maximising all opportunities for sub-regions across Asia: China’s experiences on integrating microfinance and social responsibility to optimise the double bottom line and demonstrate tangible results. Japan’s project on how to create mutual funds for retail investors to increase sustainable development and growth in the community. Pakistan’s lessons on employing microfinance to empower women and capitalise on the opportunities for the bottom of the pyramid market. Indonesia’s new initiative on how to improve capital raising capacity, obtain funding and enhance partnerships for MFIs. And much, much more! In addition, this is your exclusive chance to: • Maximise your investment opportunities: Meet the big players in the microfinance industry • Be a part of optimal growth: Form international partnerships, promote microfinance in Asia, achieve sustainability and multiply your return • Take advantage of the unique ‘East meets West’ theme, led by the microfinance experts in Asia and the Western world whose sole purpose is to meet you! You cannot afford to miss the only industry gathering that will give you the tools to arm yourself with best practice strategies to tap into all opportunities in microfinance. This is the ONE event where networking counts, relationships are forged and deals are made. Call us on +44 (0) 20 7878 6888 | Fax your registration form to +44 (0) 20 7878 6896 Register online at www.microfinancesummits.com SPEAKERS AT A GLANCE: Md. Abdul Awal, Director, Credit and Development Forum (CDF) (Bangladesh) Paul Luchtenburg, CEO, AMK / Smart Campaign Steering Committee (Cambodia) Bai Chengyu, Secretary General, China Association of Microfinance (China) Liu Dongwen, Deputy Executive Director China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), Director, CFPA Microfinance Management Ltd. (China) Thorsten Giehler, Programme Director, Financial Sector Development, GTZ (China) Jennifer Meehan, CEO, Asia Region, Grameen Foundation (China) Aaron White, Deputy Chairman & CEO Opportunity International (China) Claudia Schmerler, Project Manager, KfW (Germany) Royston Braganza, CEO, Grameen Capital (India) Puneet Gupta, CEO, IFMR Mezzanine Finance Pvt. Ltd. (India) Venky Natarajan, Managing Director, Lok Advisory Services, (India) Raghu Srinivasan, CEO Janalakshmi Financial Services (India) Paula Setiadi, Director, PT Ukabima, President Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima Mitra Dana, Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima BMMS (Indonesia) Shahina Aftab, CEO, Shahina Aftab Foundation (Pakistan) Noor Aftab, Advisor Finance, Shahina Aftab Foundation (Pakistan) Tomas Gomez IV, President, GM Bank (Philippines) Chandula Abeywickrema, Deputy General Manager, Hatton National Bank PLC, Chairman, Banking With the Poor Network, Chairman, Lanka Financial Services for the Underserved Settlements (Sri Lanka) Satoru Yamamoto,Deputy General Manager, Head of Planning Section, Daiwa Securities Co Ltd. Yupaporn Boontid, Board Member, SED (Thailand) Phan Cu Nhan, Director, International Cooperation Department, Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (Vietnam) Eric Duflos, Senior Microfinance Specialist, CGAP (France) Jürgen Hammer, Chief Investment Officer, Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation (France) Dr. Kadri Ozen, Public Affairs Director, Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group (Turkey) Peter Johnson, Partner, Developing World Markets (USA) Alyson H. Ball, President, BoardsThatExcel.com (USA) Ning Tang, Founder and CEO, CreditEase Matthew Gamser, Principal, Advisory Services, IFC Dilli Raj, Chief Financial Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. M.R.Rao, Chief Operating Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. Deji Fisho, Executive Director Strategy and Support, Fortis Microfinance Bank Ltd Geert Roosen, CFO, BlueOrchard Finance S.A. Fax order form to +44 (0) 20 7878 6896 or register online at www.microfinancesummits.com
DAY ONE: THURSDAY 2 ND DECEMBER 2010 8.30 Registration & Coffee 9.05 Chairperson’s Welcome & Opening Remarks Royston Braganza CEO, Grameen Capital 9.15 Microfinance in Asia: Maximising the Opportunities for Growth in a Stabilising Economy Moderator: Royston Braganza CEO, Grameen Capital Eric Duflos Senior Microfinance Specialist, CGAP Phan Cu Nhan Director International Cooperation Department Vietnam Bank for Social Policies Chandula Abeywickrema Deputy General Manager, Hatton National Bank PLC Chairman, Banking With the Poor Network, Chairman, Lanka Financial Services for the Underserved Settlements Claudia Schmerler Project Manager, KfW INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION • Determining the objectives of microfinance in today’s developing countries • What roles are IPOs beginning to play in microfinance − to what extent are IPOs really the ideal solution for meeting the needs of the poor − addressing the benefits and pitfalls • Striking the right balance between social and commercial returns in microfinance − ensuring that both needs are met whilst servicing the consumer • Examining the differing approaches to microfinance across sub-regions with regards to: − regulations − strategies to optimise microfinance − microfinance activities and initiatives − lessons learned from China, South and East Asia and the Pacific • Analysing the regulatory environment across sub-regions and its effect on low cost loan funds and portfolio quality • Evaluating the region’s economic climate’s impact on: − mobile banking − mobilised savings − rural microfinance − sustainability − debt and equity • An overview of the mobile banking landscape and its current role in microfinance − how can mobile banking be more successful in developing countries − what are the current technical capabilities and constraints − identifying realistic courses of action to help outreach whilst complying with the limits • Assessing the development of new technological products − what products are being tried and tested to advance MFIs − how can these be successfully integrated into current operations • Exploring the opportunities for maximising capital on a local, regional and international basis • Getting back to where businesses were before the recession 10.30 Employing Microfinance to Empower Women — Developing Opportunities for the Bottom of the Pyramid Market JOINT CASE STUDY This real world case study is presented by a foundation that brings passion, innovation and a hands-on approach to empowering women. Gain a deeper understanding on how they ensure delivery of services to bottom of the pyramid demands whilst demonstrating tangible results. Shahina Aftab CEO, Shahina Aftab Foundation Noor Aftab Advisor Finance, Shahina Aftab Foundation • What does microfinance mean for women at the bottom of the pyramid − why the women market − learnings from the initial failures in Pakistan • Incorporating the critical ingredients to ensure success: − clusters − training and innovation − improving data collection, documentation and monitoring • Addressing the key challenges − what does it takes to succeed − balancing risk and return • Examples from the Shahina Aftab Foundation and what is in the pipeline 11.20 Morning Refreshments 11.50 Improving Capital Raising Capacity, Obtaining Funding and Maximising Partnerships for MFIs MFI PANEL DISCUSSION In today’s microfinance market, many MFIs are being financially excluded due to lack of history, experience and being considered as too much of a risk factor. Join an invited panel of leaders from both sides debating the key challenges regarding how MFIs can compete in saturated emerging markets and where the solutions may lie. Moderator: Tomas Gomez IV President, GM Bank Puneet Gupta CEO, IFMR Mezzanine Finance Pvt. Ltd. Liu Dongwen Deputy Executive Director, China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, Director, CFPA Microfinance Management Ltd. Paula Setiadi Director, PT Ukabima, President Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima Mitra Dana, Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima BMMS • Supporting MFIs in order to make them investment ready • Looking at the trends and developments of how financial institutions are choosing to invest their funds Fax order form to +44 (0) 20 7878 6896 or register online at www.microfinancesummits.com
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