2023 Asian Banking & Finance Forum- Kuala Lumpur Leg
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Overview 2023 Asian Banking & Finance Forum - Kuala Lumpur Leg
Asian Banking & Finance brings together leaders and experts in the banking & finance, and insurance industry from across Asia to discuss current trends and developments in the field. This is to exchange ideas and best practices among industry professionals and to promote innovation and collaboration in the Asian banking and finance sector.
This exclusive event series will take place in four major cities across Asia, starting with Bangkok kicking off the tour on April 4th, Jakarta on May 3, Kuala Lumpur on May 24, and Manila on October 3rd.
Join the 2023 Asian Banking & Finance Forum and connect with Asia's top bank and insurance executives and leading industry experts through engaging discourse and panel discussions, and expand your network.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, CBD Hotel, TBA
WHY YOU MUST PARTICIPATE
CONNECT
Get to meet the same industry professionals and network with industry experts during the presentations and panel discussions


EXPERIENCE
Gain firsthand insights from notable speakers about the latest banking and financial services industry news happening across Asia and learn about upcoming developments through case study presentation
SPEAKERS


Emmanuel Coucke
Partner and leader, SEA
Bain & Company
Emmanuel Coucke leads Bain's Results Delivery® practice in Southeast Asia and has over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across multiple industries in both developed and emerging markets, including North America, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, India, China, Latin America and central Asia.
He holds deep expertise in telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), combining previous industry experience at Vodafone with advising clients in TMT on transformations, digital, growth strategies, performance improvement and customer experience. He also advises clients in Energy & Natural Resources and Oil & Gas on topics related to strategy-led transformation, digital and performance improvement.
Emmanuel holds an MBA from London Business School, as well as a two Masters degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.


Ahmad Nasri Abdul Wahab
Fintech Sector Lead, Head of Banking, and Head of Financial Service in Advisory
KPMG

Fintech Sector Lead, Head of Banking, and Head of Financial Service in Advisory
KPMG


Silvio Struebi
Partner | Banking Lead APAC | Revenue & Commercial Strategy Expert
Simon-Kucher & Partners

Partner | Banking Lead APAC | Revenue & Commercial Strategy Expert
Simon-Kucher & Partners
Silvio Struebi heads Simon-Kucher’s banking practice in APAC. He has over 15 years of consulting experience in providing growth, pricing, and sales strategy advice to various national and international Wealth and Asset Managers, Retail and Corporate Banks, and leading FinTechs, Neobanks and Payments companies. Silvio advises clients on a broad range of commercial strategies and product management as well as assisting in market-specific implementation of growth and sales strategies. Recently, he has been focusing on the implementation of pricing software to increase revenues and to respond to regulatory developments in key markets in Asia.


Brandon Bruce
EY Asean Insurance Leader

EY Asean Insurance Leader
Brandon is a Partner and a Insurance and Takaful Leader of Ernst & Young PLT in Malaysia, and the EY Asean Insurance Leader. He has over 24 years of experience in providing assurance and consulting services to public-listed companies, multinationals and local corporations, focusing on life and general insurance, takaful (Islamic Insurance), retakaful, reinsurance, Islamic banking, asset management and unit or property trusts.
Brandon’s professional experience includes leading engagements related to IPOs, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence and implementation of MFRS and IFRS.
He is actively involved in industry matters related to accounting and regulatory requirements, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.
Brandon is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), as well as the MFRS 17 Working Group and Transition Resource Group of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board.
AGENDA
*Subject to change
Banking & Finance (AM)
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
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9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Banking & Finance
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9:05 - 9:25 AM Speaking Session 1
- Ahmad Nasri Abdul Wahab, Fintech Sector Lead, Head of Banking and Head of Financial Service in Advisory, KPMG
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9:25 - 9:45 AM Speaking Session 2
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9:45 - 10:15 AM Panel Session 1
Moderator:
- Emmanuel Coucke, Partner and leader, SEA, Bain & Company
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10:15 - 10:35 AM COFFEE BREAK
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10:35 - 10:55 AM Speaking Session 3: Drive Digital Sales and Marketing Efficiency
- Silvio Struebi, Partner | Banking Lead APAC | Revenue & Commercial Strategy Expert, Simon-Kucher & Partners
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10:55 - 11:15 AM Speaking Session 4
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11:15 - 11:45 AM Panel Session 2
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11:45 - 11:55 AM Closing Remarks
Insurance (PM)
1:00 - 1:30 PM REGISTRATION
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1:30 - 1:35 PM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Banking & Finance
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1:35 - 1:55 PM Speaking Session 1
- Brandon Bruce, EY Asean Insurance Leader
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1:55 - 2:15 PM Speaking Session 2
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2:15 - 2:35 PM Speaking Session 3
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2:35 - 3:05 PM Panel Session 1
Moderator:
- Brandon Bruce, EY Asean Insurance Leader
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3:05 - 3:25 PM COFFEE BREAK
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3:25 - 3:45 PM Speaking Session 4
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3:45 - 4:00 PM Speaking Session 5
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4:00 - 4:20 PM Speaking Session 6
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4:20 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 2
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4:50 - 4:55 PM Closing Remarks
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For more details, contact:
Asian Banking & FInance Events Team
+65 31581386
businessconference@charltonmediamail.com
SPEAKERS


Emmanuel Coucke
Partner and leader, SEA
Bain & Company
Emmanuel Coucke leads Bain's Results Delivery® practice in Southeast Asia and has over 15 years of experience driving transformational change across multiple industries in both developed and emerging markets, including North America, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, India, China, Latin America and central Asia.
He holds deep expertise in telecommunications, media and technology (TMT), combining previous industry experience at Vodafone with advising clients in TMT on transformations, digital, growth strategies, performance improvement and customer experience. He also advises clients in Energy & Natural Resources and Oil & Gas on topics related to strategy-led transformation, digital and performance improvement.
Emmanuel holds an MBA from London Business School, as well as a two Masters degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.


Ahmad Nasri Abdul Wahab
Fintech Sector Lead, Head of Banking, and Head of Financial Service in Advisory
KPMG

Fintech Sector Lead, Head of Banking, and Head of Financial Service in Advisory
KPMG


Silvio Struebi
Partner | Banking Lead APAC | Revenue & Commercial Strategy Expert
Simon-Kucher & Partners

Partner | Banking Lead APAC | Revenue & Commercial Strategy Expert
Simon-Kucher & Partners
Silvio Struebi heads Simon-Kucher’s banking practice in APAC. He has over 15 years of consulting experience in providing growth, pricing, and sales strategy advice to various national and international Wealth and Asset Managers, Retail and Corporate Banks, and leading FinTechs, Neobanks and Payments companies. Silvio advises clients on a broad range of commercial strategies and product management as well as assisting in market-specific implementation of growth and sales strategies. Recently, he has been focusing on the implementation of pricing software to increase revenues and to respond to regulatory developments in key markets in Asia.


Brandon Bruce
EY Asean Insurance Leader

EY Asean Insurance Leader
Brandon is a Partner and a Insurance and Takaful Leader of Ernst & Young PLT in Malaysia, and the EY Asean Insurance Leader. He has over 24 years of experience in providing assurance and consulting services to public-listed companies, multinationals and local corporations, focusing on life and general insurance, takaful (Islamic Insurance), retakaful, reinsurance, Islamic banking, asset management and unit or property trusts.
Brandon’s professional experience includes leading engagements related to IPOs, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence and implementation of MFRS and IFRS.
He is actively involved in industry matters related to accounting and regulatory requirements, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.
Brandon is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), as well as the MFRS 17 Working Group and Transition Resource Group of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board.