THE ASIAN BANKER EVENTS

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please contact:

Ms Adelyn Ngion
Tel: +65 6236 6521
Email: angion@theasianbanker.com

Ms Charmaine Athaide
Tel: +65 6236 6510
Email: cathaide@theasianbanker.com

The Asian Banker events are high-level conferences, forums, roundtables and briefings organised for the banking communities in Asia to interact, share ideas, exchange information and to keep abreast with the latest developments in the financial services sector.

Our events are recognised for their current and top-notch content distilled from strong research and editorial input from Asian Banker Research and Publication. The industry-driven agenda is formulated and determined in consultation with the participants to ensure relevancy and ownership of topics discussed.

The Asian Banker's flagship conferences feature visionary leaders and policy-makers of the financial services sector who have made significant contributions and continue to shape the development of the industry. Our events are noted for high-quality attendance of the industry's senior executives and decision-makers from around the Asia-Pacific region.


  Calendar of Events
Previous Events


 
2008
October to December

The Asian Banker City-level Industry Briefings
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Vietnam

The Asian Banker will be organising industry briefings in the above cities to keep the banking communities updated on the trends and developments taking place in the industry and to share the findings from its research. The country level briefings provide a platform for a robust exchange of ideas and feedback on issues that are of pertinence to the respective banking communities.

These briefings offer sponsoring organisations exclusivity and an excellent opportunity to communicate thought leadership and develop interaction with the local community that goes beyond a product proposition.


September

Retail Branch and Distribution Convention, South Asia
23-24 September 2008 - Mumbai, India

The Asian Banker Briefing
Data management as a base for operational efficiency, analytics, and performance management
23 September 2008 - Manila, Philippines

The proliferation of data and information arising from increased channel and customer communication touchpoints have highlighted the importance of an ECM strategy. We examine the role ECM plays in managing information and streamlining information-intensive processes for greater operational efficiency. We also review how ECM facilitates banks' efforts at analytics and performance management.


August
The Asian Banker Briefing
Enabling Core Banking System Transformation - From internal strategies to successful deployments
27 August 2008 - Jakara, Indonesia

The current competitive environment with increasingly demanding customers is constantly challenging banks to re-examine their technology environment and ensure that their IT strategy is aligned to their business objectives. Core banking transformation can help in this regard. We discusses the successful roadmap for core banking transformation and highlight the critical elements that will ensure a robust and successful implementation.

The Asian Banker Briefing
Key Priorities in Islamic Banking
20 August 2008 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Islamic finance is a rapidly growing sector that has especially caught the attention of banks in Malaysia as a valuable business proposition. This session discusses the current priorities of Islamic banks in Asia including new product development areas that are gaining the most emphasis. We also examine the extent to which Islamic banks have utilised technology to achieve these business objectives.

The Asian Banker Briefing
Building a successful integrated multi-channel distribution network
15 August 2008 - Bangkok, Thailand

Many banks have professed their commitment to an integrated multi-channel distribution network but few have been successful in this regard. This session examines the evolution of channels and their strategic implications to banks today. We also examine best practices in integrating the various channels to deliver a cohesive and sophisticated multi-channel customer experience.

June

The Future of Banking in China Conference 2008
Incorporating Winners of the Retail Banking Awards for China
5-6 June 2008 - Shanghai, China

The Future of Banking in China Conference 2008, incorporating winners of the Retail Banking Awards for China, is the foremost gathering of retail banking heads designed to track the real operational issues driving the business of the mainland’s rapidly expanding banking sector. It brings together the best and brightest of retail banking in China, with senior level executives in retail financial services from the region to share valuable lessons and develop clear concepts on the challenges most commonly faced by the industry today.

 
May
The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention 2008
15-16 May 2008 - Bangkok, Thailand

The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention 2008, incorporating The Heads of Retail Financial Services Annual Meeting, is scheduled to take place in the exciting city of Bangkok, Thailand from 15 to 16 May 2008. It is the premier platform for retail banking leaders from these countries to meet, take stock and benchmark themselves against the best and the brightest of the banking world through open dialogue and live interviews.
March

Paul Sarbanes in Singapore
Up-and-close intensive Public Meeting with Senator Paul Sarbanes
19 March 2008 - Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore

The 9th Asian Banker Summit 2008
Managing Risks in an Unchartered Age
16-19 March 2008 - The Melia Hanoi, Vietnam


The Asian Banker Summit is the most significant annual gathering of decision makers in the Asia Pacific financial services industry. Each year, 600 CEOs, chairmen, executive vice presidents and other senior executives from financial institutions, as well as senior regulators, analysts and investors, gather at the Summit to discuss global issues that are transforming the industry. The seminal discussions over the years have taken an unflinching look at the full spectrum of critical issues faced by the industry, encouraging leaders tp make an objective assessment of developments in corporate governance, operational processes, technological architectures and other pressing concerns.

 
February
"The Banks We Like" Briefing and Forum
A new concept in looking at best practice institutions world-wide

21 February 2008 - The Fullerton, Singapore
 
January

"The Banks We Like" Briefing and Forum
A new concept in looking at best practice institutions world-wide

30 January 2008 - The Westin, Kuala Lumpur



 
2007 Events

November
The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Core Banking System Replacement - Understanding the means
and the end

29 November 2007 - The Westin Taipei, Taiwan

The China International Banking Convention
Frontiers of Competition in a Growing Economy
22 - 23 November 2007 - The Westin Beijing, China


The China International Banking Convention, now in its third year, is the most prestigious meeting between senior Chinese bankers and their international peers from around the world. The China International Banking Convention features some of best global practitioners and authorities on the most important issues facing China and the region. With a strong mix of keynote and plenary sessions, parallel briefings, dialogues, open discussions and exhibition, the China International Banking Convention is the only highly-interactive world-class forum of its kind in the industry today.

October
The Excellence in Retail Financial Services, South Asia
Balancing Cost, Profitability and the Customer Experience
24 – 25 October 2007 – Mumbai, India


The Excellence in Financial Retail Services, South Asia reaches out to retail bankers from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh and provides a platform for industry players to analyse the dynamics and explore the opportunities critical to the success of retail banking strategy in South Asia. Designed to facilitate learning, testing of ideas and networking in an exclusive, intellectually vigorous and interactive two-day programme, the Excellence in Financial Retail Services features some of the world's finest consultants and practitioners, interacting directly with senior banking executives to contextualize global best practices to issues pertinent to the South Asian retail financial services industry today.

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Successful Implementation of Analytics and Performance Management in Financial Institutions

11 October 2007 - The Fullerton, Singapore

September
The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Enabling Core Banking System Transformation
From internal strategies to successful deployments

25 September 2007 - Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Successful Implementation of Analytics and Performance Management in Financial Institutions
6 September 2007 - Hong Kong

August
The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Benchmarking Customer Communications Management
28 August 2007 - The Raffles Hotel, Singapore


The Asian Banker InterBank Forum
Implementation & Operational Issues Relating to Transactional Banking Services
22 August 2007 - The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore


The Asian Banker Breakfast Briefing on Retail Banking Management

Unlocking The Value of Risk Management in Chinese Banks' Retail Transformation
7 August 2007 - Shanghai, China


July
The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Sharing Information Across the Organisation
23 July 2007 - Shangri-La Bangkok


June
The Asian Banker Dialogue on Key Issues & Challenges in Credit Collections for Indian Banks
Increasing Efficiency and Profitability through Automation and Integration
21 June 2007 - The Grand Hyatt Hotel Mumbai, India

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Sharing Information Across the Organisation
14 June 2007 - The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue on Information Streamlining in Today's Information Highway
Unlocking Value & Efficiencies Through Info-Share

12 June 2007 - Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention Incorporating the Future of Banking in China Conference

7-8 June 2007 - Shangri-La Shanghai, China

The Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention is the foremost gathering of retail banking heads designed to track the real operational issues driving the business of the mainland's rapidly expanding banking sector today. For the first time in 2007, this international conference incorporates two very exciting events - The Future of Banking in China Conference and The Asia Pacific Heads of Retail Financial Services Meeting. It will also feature the annual presentation of The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Banking Awards.

May
A Cross-Industry Dialogue on Customer Centricity
Bringing the customer experience to the next level
25 May 2007 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A Cross-Industry Dialogue on Customer Centricity
Bringing the customer experience to the next level
23 May 2007 - Taipei, Taiwan

A Cross-Industry Dialogue on Customer Centricity
Bringing the customer experience to the next level
22 May 2007 - Hong Kong , China

The Asian Banker Breakfast Briefing on Retail Banking Management
Unlocking The Value of Risk Management in Chinese Banks' Retail Transformation
16 May 2007 - Beijing, China

Oracle Financial Services Industry Day
Create The Transparent Enterprise
10 May 2007 - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok

March
The 8th Asian Banker Summit 2007
25-28 March 2007 - Shangri-La Jakarta, Indonesia

To facilitate a rich learning experience, the 8th Summit will feature three concurrent anchor conferences focusing on critical industry issues: The Interbank Conference on Cash, Trade & Treasury, The Risk Management & Governance Conference and The Technology & Operations Annual Meeting. In addition, the 2007 Summit will feature the Leadership Advisory Forum for CEO's of leading banks, The Asian Banker Achievement Awards, a pre-summit Forum on Microfinance for commercial banks and a one-day tour of Indonesian Banks that have demonstrated leadership in various areas.


Oracle Financial Services Industry Day
Create The Transparent Enterprise
21 March 2007 - Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur


 
MONTHLY BRIEFINGS
The Asian Banker City-level Industry Briefings
Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taipei

The Asian Banker organises half-day briefings followed by lunch on a regular basis in the above cities to keep the banking communities updated on the trends and developments taking place in the industry and to share the findings from its research. The country level briefings provide a platform for a robust exchange of ideas and feedback on issues that are of pertinence to the respective banking communities. These briefings offer sponsoring organisations exclusivity and an excellent opportunity to communicate thought leadership and develop interaction with the local community that goes beyond a product proposition.
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