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The Asian Banker Events
 
2009
May

The 10th Asian Banker Summit 2009
Preventing Bank Failures in a Time of Change
11–13 May 2009 – China World, Beijing, China


On 11-13 May, Beijing will host Asia’s largest annual gathering of decision-makers in the financial services sector –The 10th Asian Banker Summit.  Once again, the Summit will see C-level decision makers from the financial institutions, as well as senior regulators and analysts, converge to explore, discuss and share critical knowledge to survive and thrive in this extraordinarily challenging environment.


March

The Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention 2009
Defending the Brand and Deposit Franchise in a Severe Recession

19 – 20 March 2009 – Grand Hyatt, Singapore

During these unprecedented times, the retail financial services industry is under momentous pressure to reinvent and restrategise themselves in order to survive and thrive in this highly volatile environment. The Excellence in Retail Financial Services Convention 2009 brings together senior bankers from 23 countries in the Asia Pacific, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Central Asia, and is the single most prestigious platform for retail banking leaders to meet, take stock and benchmark themselves against the best and the brightest of the banking world through open dialogue, active discussions and live interviews.

"Leading Change in Tough Times"
Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter's 2009 Asia Tour

17-27 March 2009 - Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing

The world's foremost authority on leadership and change, Harvard Professor John Kotter will be in Asia to deliver one-day seminar on "Leading Change in Tough Times" in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Shanghai, and Beijing. Being one of the thought leaders in 100 years of Harvard Business School, Professor Kotter's seminar is both intellectual and emotional. He mobilizes an audience to action, spurs them to reexamine their practices and provide more leadership in their spheres of activity. He has published 16 books and 12 of those were bestsellers. Recently, the Financial Times named A Sense of Urgency by John Kotter as one of the Best Business Books of 2008. This is a rare opportunity to experience the best of Harvard Business School in Asia.

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The "Succeeding in China" Strategic Retreat for the Banking Industry
11–12 March 2009 – Westin Hotel, Beijing, China

With its sound understanding of the Chinese market and unique access to key players in the banking community in China, The Asian Banker has designed a strategic review retreat for senior executives of financial institutions in the Greater China region to determine the opportunities available to them.



January

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Building Sustainable Sales Capability: Lessons Learnt From Recent Episodes of
Mis-selling

15 January 2009 - Hong Kong

In light of recent episodes of mis-selling, Asian Banker Research has completed a commissioned study to evaluate the sales capabilities of Asian banks in order to identify best practices for the rehabilitation of the banking industry going forward.  At the breakfast dialogue, The Asian Banker will discuss a best sales model that aims to restore consumers' confidence and help banks build sustainable sales capabilities in these turbulent times.



 
2008

December

The Banking Crisis Strategic Review Retreat
4–5 December 2008 – The Sentosa, Singapore

The Banking Academy, affiliated with The Asian Banker, has designed a highly interactive two-day Strategic Review Retreat for select senior executives of financial institutions to better grasp the implications of the current global crisis on the business of banking and build their own responses over the next 12-18 months.


October

The Asian Banker Luncheon Dialogue
The Banks We Like and the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Pakistan's Banks

21 October 2008 - Karachi, Pakistan


This meeting is part of an ongoing series of Asian Banker Research briefings taking place in major financial centers across Asia in 2008. This event is a new concept in looking at best practice institutions world-wide, with a focus presentation on the customer centric transformation of channels and payment systems.

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Dialogue on Best Practices in Collections and Recovery in the Global Downturn

7 October 2008 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


September

The Asian Banker Briefing
Translating Information into Operational Performance

23 September 2008 - Manila, Philippines

Banks need to keep track of their endless flow of documents, web content, records, and images by storing all data and information in a robust backend system. Enterprise Content Management (ECM) offers a single repository and management system to perform storage and administrative tasks that otherwise requires expensive labor hours. The sessions will discuss the critical elements that contribute towards an efficient ECM system.


August

The Asian Banker Briefing
Riding the winds of change 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
“The Banks We Like”: Re-engineering the 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.


July

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.

China: Latest Trends in International Finance
11 & 12 March 2008 - Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai, China

China Latest Trends in International Finance Conference
11 & 12 Mar 2008 – Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Shanghai, China



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

Payments Asia Summit 2008
29-30 January 2008, Sheraton Towers, Singapore

Risk Management Forum Series
21- 22 January 2008, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Islamic Finance Forum Series
21- 22 January 2008 & 19- 20 May 2008, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai, UAE



 
2007

November

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

29 November 2007 - The Westin Taipei, Taiwan

Outlook for Asian Credit Conference
27 - 28 November 2007, Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong

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.

BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo
13 – 15 November 2007, Las Vagas

InterACT Conferences: Asia Pacific 2007
7 - 9 November 2007, Shanghai, China


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October
6th Asian High Security Printing Conference
30 October - 1 November 2007 - Hong Kong

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

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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
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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
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July

The Asian Banker Breakfast Dialogue
Sharing Information Across the Organisation

23 July 2007 - Shangri-La Bangkok

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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.


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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

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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


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