AIBC 2025 Agenda
Asia Investment and Banking Conference 2025 will provide an immersive platform for students and aspiring professionals to engage with senior leaders across the finance industry. Held over two days in August, the conference will explore how institutions are navigating macroeconomic volatility, driving strategic transformation, and adapting to rapid digital disruption. Through keynote panels, case-based workshops, and networking opportunities with global firms, AIBC 2025 offers a unique lens into the evolving landscape of private banking, investment banking, asset management, sales & trading, and financial technology. Attendees will gain practical insights, build industry connections, and explore pathways for meaningful careers in finance across Asia and beyond.
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4 Aug
Monday
Into the Frontlines of Finance
5 Aug
Tuesday
Turning Insight & Talent into Impact
Registration
Mon, 4 Aug 8:30AM–9:15AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
8:30AM
Opening Address by Co-chairpersons
Opening Remarks
Mon, 4 Aug 9:15AM–9:30AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
Jasper LAU, Co-chairperson, Asia Investment and Banking Conference
Dawn TAY, Co-chairperson, Asia Investment and Banking Conference
9:15AM
Opening Address
Opening Remarks
Mon, 4 Aug 9:10AM–9:30AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
Guest of Honor
9:10AM
Navigating Market Volatility: The Future of Private Banking in Asia Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Dialogue
Mon, 4 Aug 9:30AM–10:20AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Gary GOH, Managing Director, HSBC Private Bank
Lye Nyap CHNG, Managing Director, Cluster Head, South East Asia Wealth Management Coverage, Deutsche Bank
Moderator:
Angela TENG, The Simple Sum
This panel will explore how private banks are adapting to a new generation of wealthy, tech-savvy clients seeking personalised and impact-driven solutions amid volatile macroeconomic conditions. Panelists will examine evolving client preferences for alternative investments such as PE and hedge funds, regional strategies to navigate inflation and geopolitical risk, and the skills needed to thrive in private banking through 2030. The discussion will also consider how digitalisation and ESG are reshaping the future of relationship management in Asia.
9:30AM
BNY Mellon Workshop: BNY Analyst Diaries
Workshops
Mon, 4 Aug 10:20AM–11:00AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Sheena NEO, Head of Early Careers APAC, BNY Mellon
Eliza KOH, Growth Ventures Analyst, BNY Mellon
Kenta Philip ENDO, Asset Servicing Analyst, BNY Mellon
10:20AM
Coffee Break
Breaks
Mon, 4 Aug 11:00AM–11:20AM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
11:00AM
Capital Group Case Study Workshop: Spotlight on Investment Operations with Chua York Lin and Yvonne Lim
Workshops
Mon, 4 Aug 11:20AM–12:30PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
11:20AM
Catered Lunch Break
Breaks
Mon, 4 Aug 12:30PM–2:00PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
12:30PM
New Horizons in Investment Banking: Shifting Dynamics, Political Landscapes, and Emerging Opportunities
Dialogue
Mon, 4 Aug 2:00PM–2:50PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Wee Yang TAY, Managing Director, Capital Markets and Advisory, HSBC
Ee-Ching TAY, Barclays, Managing Director, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Asia Pacific, Head of Southeast Asia, Investment Banking
Moderator:
Lim Hui JIE, CNBC
The panel will examine APAC’s fragmented deal recovery, the impact of loosening global monetary policy on M&A and fundraising, and the evolving regulatory and ESG landscape. Speakers will explore India’s growth momentum, elevated global market valuations, and risks tied to U.S.–China relations and ASEAN integration. The role of RCEP, the influence of regional pacts, and the adoption of fintech and AI in deal origination will also be discussed as banks redefine their strategies in a complex regional environment.
2:00PM
Citadel Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
Mon, 4 Aug 2:50PM–3:30PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Sachin KEWALRAMANI, Head of Asia Fundamental Equities
2:50PM
Delegate Networking Session
Networking
Mon, 4 Aug 3:30PM–4:00PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium Foyer, National Gallery Singapore
3:30PM
Fireside Chat with Melvyn Yeo
Panels
Mon, 4 Aug 4:00PM–4:40PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore
Melvyn YEO, Founder and Managing Partner, Trirec
Moderator
Xander LIM, AIBC 2025 Head of Corporate Affairs
4:00PM
Closing for Day 1
Closing
Mon, 4 Aug 4:40PM
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore