Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines

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March 10, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Isabela Ballroom, Lower Lobby, Makati Shangri-La, Manila

Overview Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines

Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia are honoured to present the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Philippines, taking place on 10 March 2026. With the theme “Intelligent Inclusion & Sustainable Profitability: Reinventing Customer Value in the Philippine Financial Sector,” this year’s summit will bring together industry leaders and experts to examine how innovation, technology, and regulatory frameworks are shaping the next phase of inclusive finance in the Philippines.

The summit will provide a vital platform to discuss the evolving dynamics of financial inclusion, from AI-driven lending and microfinance to cloud migration, automation, and embedded finance. Attendees will also gain insights into the future of digital distribution in micro-insurance, emerging investment opportunities, and strategies for balancing innovation with compliance.

Join this pivotal event to explore how interconnected digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and resilient business models can empower the financial ecosystem across the country. Stay tuned and be part of the conversation driving the future of banking and insurance in the Philippines.

Event Day:

Mar 10, 2026

Why the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2026 in the Philippines is a Must-Attend:

NETWORK

Connect with the Philippines’ top banking and insurance leaders. Strengthen partnerships with executives and policymakers driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and resilient business models across the country.

INNOVATE

Discover how AI, automation, and cloud technology are powering smarter financial operations. Explore digital solutions that enhance customer experience, improve access to financial services, and strengthen the backbone of the Philippine financial ecosystem.

EXPLORE

Dive into the opportunities shaping the country’s financial future—from AI-driven lending and microfinance to embedded finance and micro-insurance. Gain insights into how institutions are adapting to evolving regulations and enabling inclusive growth.

GROW

Equip yourself with actionable strategies to build resilience and intelligence into your operations. Stay ahead of regulatory developments, manage emerging risks, and seize opportunities in the Philippines’ expanding digital and interconnected economy.

SPEAKERS

TG Limcaoco

President and CEO
BPI

Poonam Anandani

Head of Technology, Process and Data
Home Credit Philippines

Shereen Michelle Vallauthan

Chief Innovation, Digital and Operations Officer
CIMB Philippines

Lester Cruz

CEO
Singlife Philippines

Sanjay Chakrabarty

President & CEO
Pru Life UK

Francis Chiu

FVP - Head of Consumer Banking Applications
BDO Unibank

Jennifer Ng

Senior Vice President, Marketing Group Head
PNB

Jose Eduardo O. Ang

Chief Product & Innovation Officer
Insular Life

Representative

Smartstream

Representative

GCash

Marlon Sorongon

Chief Information Security Officer
Maybank Philippines

Gino Riola

Chief Marketing Officer
Allianz PNB Life

Karen Jill Espineli

Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel
AXA Philippines

Representative

Landbank

Jun Palanca

Country Manager
ING Philippines

Emelyn M. Justiniano

Vice President and Head of the Bank's Digital Banking Strategy Group
Landbank

Anthony Louis Gunzon

Chief Marketing Officer
Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.

Representative

Globe Business

Jef Lacson

Chief Financial Officer
UnionDigital Bank

Peter Noordzij

Wholesale Banking Tech and Shared Tech
ING Hubs Philippines

Lance Katigbak

Principal
Boston Consulting Group

Charina De Vera-Yap

Managing Director
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Sponsor

AGENDA

PLENARY

*Subject to change

8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION

9:15 - 9:20 AM Welcome Remarks

Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia

9:20 - 9:35 AM Opening Speaker

Charina De Vera-Yap, Managing Director , Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

9:35 - 9:55 AM Keynote Speaker

Lance Katigbak, Principal, Boston Consulting Group

9:55 - 10:15 AM Speaker 3

TG Limcaoco, President and CEO, BPI

10:15 -10:45 AM Panel Session 1: Expanding Financial Inclusion Through Smarter Credit, Embedded Finance & Intelligent Distribution

Panelists:

Poonam Anandani, Head of Technology, Process and Data, Home Credit Philippines
Shereen Michelle Vallauthan, Chief Innovation, Digital and Operations Officer, CIMB Philippines
Lester Cruz, CEO, Singlife Philippines

10:45 - 11:25 AM NETWORKING BREAK

11:25 - 11:45 AM Speaker 4

Reserved

11:45 - 12:05 PM Speaker 5

Sanjay Chakrabarty, President & CEO, Pru Life UK

12:05 - 12:15 PM Speaker 6

Representative, Globe Business

12:15 - 12:45 PM Panel Session 2: Reinventing Customer Value: Lifetime Revenue, Retention, and Next-Generation Personalisation

Panelists:

Francis Chiu, FVP - Head of Consumer Banking Applications, BDO Unibank
Jennifer Ng, Senior Vice President, Marketing Group Head, PNB
Jose Eduardo O. Ang, Chief Product & Innovation Officer, Insular Life
Karissa Herrera, Lead of Finance, Google Philippines

12:45 - 12:50 PM Speaker 7

Representative, Smartstream

12:50 / 1:00 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK

BANKING

2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 8

2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 9

Emelyn M. Justiniano, Vice President and Head of the Bank's Digital Banking Strategy Group, Landbank

2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 10

3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK

3:30 - 3:50 PM Speakers 11

Peter Noordzij, Wholesale Banking Tech and Shared Tech, ING Hubs Philippines
Jun Palanca, Country Manager, ING Philippines

3:50 - 4:20 PM Panel Session 3: Digital Bank Differentiation & Monetisation: Sustainable Unit Economics in a Fragmented Market

Panelist:

Jef Lacson, Chief Financial Officer, UnionDigital Bank

4:30 PM END OF PROGRAM

INSURANCE

2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 8

2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 9

2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 10

Karen Jill Espineli, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel, AXA Philippines

3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK

3:30 - 3:50 PM Speaker 11

3:50 - 4:20 PM Panel Session 3: Strengthening Protection Access: Affordable Products, Faster Claims & AI-Augmented Distribution

Panelists:

Gino Riola, Chief Marketing Officer, Allianz PNB Life
Anthony Louis Gunzon, Chief Marketing Officer, Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.

4:30 PM END OF PROGRAM

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