04:15 PM HKT Access to webinar opens 04:30 PM HKT Opening remarks Daniel Yu editor-in-chief The Asset 04:40 PM HKT Keynote address (followed by Q&A) Benjamin Diokno governor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 05:00 PM HKT Exclusive Discussion Covid-19 pandemic has been a catalyst in the country’s digital transformation. Restricted movements paved a way for more people to access digital payment channels and for retail investors to explore digital investment opportunities. The BSP established a Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap (2020-2023) to achieve an efficient, safe and inclusive payment ecosystem. Digital governance standards were also put in place to maintain public trust in the payment system. Meanwhile, the entry of digital players in the banking sector is expected to further expand digital financial services. The government also launched a national ID programme, which aims to accelerate social protection, financial inclusion and national vaccination. What is the role of digitalization and business innovation in promoting financial inclusion and accelerating the country’s recovery from the pandemic? What are the opportunities presented by the pandemic to accelerate the digital transformation of the financial sector? How secure is the country’s digital infrastructure from cyber security risks? Chuchi Fonacier deputy governor, financial supervision sector Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Alessio Quaglini chief executive officer Hex Trust Paolo Azzola chief strategy officer PayMaya Roel Arco Refran COO Philippine Stock Exchange Henry Aguda CTOO and CTO Union Bank of the Philippines Darryl Yu (moderator) chief digital editor The Asset 05:50 PM HKT Q&A 06:00 PM HKT End of discussion
04:15 AM HKT Access to webinar opens 04:30 PM HKT Opening remarks Daniel Yu editor-in-chief The Asset 04:40 PM HKT Keynote address (followed by Q&A) Carlos Dominguez III secretary of finance Republic of the Philippines 05:00 PM HKT Exclusive Discussion The economic growth returned to positive territory in the second quarter despite the imposition of strict quarantine measures in April and May 2021. Yet again, the risks associated with the Delta variant of the virus placed Metro Manila and other parts of the country back in hard lockdown, forcing many industries to suspend or totally halt operations. But with the country receiving a steady supply of vaccines, hopes are high that herd immunity will eventually be achieved and prospects for a strong economic recovery remains bright. The bond market is robust amid the heightened financing needs of corporates and the government. The equity market is also looking forward to a vibrant year after struggling with just seven initial public offerings over the last three years. Seven companies plan to go public this year or issue real estate investment trusts. Green and social finance is gaining ground in the Philippines, which is joining other countries in the region in integrating sustainability objectives into their post-pandemic recovery strategies. What are the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the economy? Which sectors offer the biggest opportunities as the economy rebounds? How can capital markets accelerate economic recovery? What are the challenges corporates are facing in tapping the debt and equity capital markets? Daniel Yu editor-in-chief The Asset Eduardo Francisco president BDO Capital & Investment Corporation Jean-Louis Nakamura chief executive officer, Hong Kong and chief investment officer, Asia Lombard Odier Group Jesse Teo chief financial officer Monde Nissin Corporation Benedicto Yujuico president Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ephyro Luis Amatong commissioner Securities and Exchange Commission 05:50 PM HKT Q&A 06:00 PM HKT End of discussion