2022 FINEX ANNUAL CONFERENCE
As the world is on the road to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, major challenges that previously took the back seat are waiting for renewed focus: sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion. These areas pose both major risks and impactful opportunities for businesses.
All these and more will be discussed in detail during the 5-day 2022 FINEX Annual Conference, happening from October 3 to 7, 2022, virtually with one day (hybrid) in-person event at Fairmont Hotel, Makati City.
October 5 (Wednesday) l 9:00AM – 5:00PM l (Hybrid) Virtual and In-Person at Fairmont Hotel, Makati City
Session 1: ESG as a Value Creation Tool
In this day and age of climate change, social unrest and corporate disruptions brought about by ethics violations, more and more investors are moving towards incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria into their investment analysis and decision-making processes to enhance returns and better manage risks. It allows for a deeper understanding of companies and their ability to create value over time, reflecting good business sense and making investments more attuned to the underlying nature of the business. Surveys among major organizations indicate that ESG measures remain to be a main focus and that business brand reputation is impacted by ESG factors.
Indeed, we can no longer deny the interconnectedness of the financial systems and sustainability. This session aims to show real-life benefits to companies that score highly on environmental and societal responsibility scales, with ESG at its core – top line growth, cost reduction, talent attraction – to name a few. Businesses that are highly committed to their ESG policies and practices are bound to create long term value for its stakeholders.
Speakers and panelists:
EDGARDO TONGSON – Chief of Party for Sustainable Finance, WWF Philippines
WILSON TEO – Customer Success Manager, Refinitiv
JUAN GABRIEL R. TOMAS IV – SVP/Chief Risk Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
ROLANDO J. PAULINO JR. – President, ACE Exenor Inc.
Session 2: Boosting Financial Inclusion Digitally
As financial inclusion remains a major Philippine imperative in improving the well-being of the poor and the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digital payment channels have proven to be a great boost towards this goal, more so during this pandemic era. The upside of a locked down world is a steep acceleration of digital transactions that forced both providers (of platform, service and goods) and consumers to embrace this ecosystem. Even the government sector rushed to utilize digital payment platforms, with some LGUs using them in their response efforts to distribute funds to vulnerable groups.
While access to online financial system has dramatically improved, this is just the tip of the iceberg. This session aims to discuss all the advancements that have been made in the use of the digital payments and the importance that this brings towards economic empowerment of previously (financially) excluded individuals and businesses. Critical to this economic empowerment are the various financial institutions which remain to be the biggest tool that will help provide access to financing and services and eventually help broaden the path to recovery.
Session 3: Financing the Philippine Innovation Ecosystem
With the blistering pace that consumers have come online since the pandemic, we are now seeing a tremendous growth in our digital economy. Powered by new internet users since the pandemic, Philippines is seeing the fastest growth in the digital economy in Southeast Asia at 93% in 2021, according to report by Google, Temasek, Bain& Co. Critical in this growth are tech startups – over 700 of them currently operating – that have been fulfilling the needs of the consumers. While there was a record $858M investments in tech startups in 2021, this sector remains underinvested. As these start-ups grow, there is an increasing need for funding to scale up operations. The current options available in the Philippines are lacking and this session is meant to explore how financial executive can mobilize the necessary capital to fund what may be the next drivers of Philippine growth. With a potential 20% to 30% growth in the startup ecosystem, this is going to be an exciting phase in investing on innovations.
October 5 (Wednesday) l 6:00PM l In-Person at Fairmont Hotel, Makati City l 2022 FINEX Night
VIRTUAL CONFERENCES
October 3 (Monday) virtual conference l 2:00PM to 4:00PM l The Transformative Power of Finance in Life and Business
October 4 (Tuesday) virtual conference l 9:00AM to 11:00AM l Is Your Company Ready? Understand Global Investment Opportunities and Risks
October 6 (Thursday) virtual conference l 9:00AM to 11:00AM l Financial Inclusion as Enabler for Transformational Change
October 7 (Friday) virtual conference l 9:00AM to 11:00AM l Emerging Giants in Asia Pacific: The Secret to Business Success
In adherence to health and safety protocols, the October 5 forum in hybrid format will be a limited face-to-face event at Fairmont Hotel. For those attending virtually, the meeting (zoom) log-in details will be sent to your registered email address three (3) days before event.
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For queries, contact the FINEX Secretariat:
Aljon Capunay – adcapunay@finex.org.ph / Marga Rex – mmarex@finex.org.ph