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Opening Session

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

The Honourable John KC LEE, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM

The Chief Executive

OPENING REMARKS

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Dr Peter K N Lam, GBM, GBS

Chairman

WELCOME REMARKS

From pandemic to supply chain crisis, from geopolitical conflicts to soaring costs of living, from energy crisis to impending climate disaster, the global “polycrisis” is upending the world economy. To many, it is clear that we need to work together and transform our economy to address these challenges, but some see de-coupling and de-globalisation as a better answer. In this tumultuous moment, is global cooperation still desirable – or even possible? During this session, speakers will share their views on the role global cooperation can play in transforming the global economy for the better, and the outlook on globalisation.

Plenary Session

Mr Christopher HUI Ching-yu, GBS, JP

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury

PANEL CHAIR

Ministry of Finance of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Her Excellency Yuriko Backes

Minister of Finance

Philippines

Dr Benjamin Diokno

Secretary, Department of Finance

Islamic Development Bank Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dr Zamir Iqbal

Vice President Finance and CFO

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Mr Jin Liqun

President and Chair

Asian Development Bank

Mr Ahmed Muneeb Saeed

Vice President for East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific

Chairman of the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA Belgium)

Mr Jean-Paul Servais

Chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO);

Thailand

Mr Arkhom Termpittayapaisith

Bank for International Settlements

Dr Tao Zhang

Chief Representative, Representative Office for Asia and the Pacific

SPEAKERS

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Presentation on Joint Research Paper on “Financing the Corporate Transition to a Sustainable Future” by PwC and HKTDC

Mr Raymund Chao

Asia Pacific and China Chairman

SPEAKER

Co-organised by:

Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session

The outlook for 2023 is ridden with uncertainties. The lasting impact of COVID on the economy is still being felt in terms of slower economic activities and higher credit costs.  At the same time, past excessive monetary and fiscal largesse have fuelled inflation, necessitating higher interest rates and quantitative tightening in both advanced and developing economies. The slowdown of global growth will therefore likely last for some time, while a variety of risks – including unsustainable public and private sector debt, volatile capital flows and disrupted supply chains due to geopolitical tensions – also weigh on prospects. This presents potential financial stability issues. Banks, in managing risks arising from such an environment, their capacity to keep credit flow to the least defensive sector, such as SMEs, will likely be most impacted.

In this light, more concerted efforts among global and regional authorities will be imperative in promoting innovative, impactful and inclusive growth. Speakers in this session will share their thoughts and insights on the global outlook, as well as analyse, deliberate and propose the ways and means of building the requisite framework and infrastructure towards these essential goals.

Policy Dialogue

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Mr Arthur Yuen, JP

Deputy Chief Executive

Central Bank of Brazil

Mr Otávio Damaso

Deputy Governor for Regulation

International Monetary Fund

Mr Dong He

Deputy Director, Monetary and Capital Markets Department

European Securities and Markets Authority

Mrs Verena Ross

Chair

Bank of Japan

Mr Hiroto Uehara

Deputy Director-General

Sustainable development has been an ever-present theme worldwide in recent decades. Fostering global collaboration helps to build a sustainable and inclusive economy, but geopolitical tensions and conflicts in recent years have been obstacles to achieving the targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In this session, former Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016) Ban Ki-Moon will share an overview of sustainable development, as well as his perspectives on how to foster multilateralism and mobilise resources to address the latest global challenges.

-	The Keynote Luncheon will kickstart with a Welcome Remarks (12:35 - 12:50, GMT+8), followed by a Remarks by the Mr Huang Zhaohui, CEO and Chairman of Management Committee, China International Capital Corporation Limited (13:10 - 13:15, GMT+8). The Keynote Session with Secretary-General Ban will begin at approximately 13:15, GMT+8.

-	The recording of Secretary-General Ban's exclusive sharing will be made available on the AFF virtual platform till 13 January 2023, 11:59pm, GMT+8.

Keynote Luncheon

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP

Financial Secretary

China International Capital Corporation Limited

Mr Zhaohui Huang

Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Committee, Executive Director of the Board

Hang Lung Properties Limited

Mr Ronnie C. Chan, GBM

MODERATOR

Mr Ban Ki-Moon

8th Secretary-General of the United Nations

Entering 2023, the global economy faces multiple uncertainties and challenges. What are the impacts of aggressive US interest rate hikes and intensifying geopolitical tensions? How will emerging economies finance their post-Covid recovery as the cost of borrowing rises? What are the implications of an ageing population and low fertility rates in many parts of the world? How can innovation support sustainable economic growth in the years to come? To shed light on the journey ahead, this panel will share their views on possible outcomes for the global economy, demographic changes and policy directions in the coming years.

Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook

First Eastern Investment Group

Mr Victor Chu, SBS, CBE

Chairman and CEO

Agricultural Bank of China Limited

Mr Gu Shu

Chairman of the Board. Executive Director

Amundi

Ms Valérie Baudson

Chief Executive Officer

Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Mr Takeshi Kunibe

Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.;

Vista Equity Partners

Mr Robert F. Smith

Founder, Chairman & CEO

HSBC Holdings plc

Mr Mark Tucker

Group Chairman

Standard Chartered PLC

Dr José Viñals

Indonesia Investment Authority

Dr Ridha Wirakusumah

Traditionally, asset and wealth management industry serves mainly the most affluent and sophisticated investors. As the global – particularly Chinese – pool of wealth continues to expand, a growing segment of “mass affluent” is demanding more access to asset and wealth management services. Speakers in this session will share their observations and insights on the opportunities and challenges from serving an expanded client base – in terms of products, mode of services delivery, and cross-boundary opportunities through initiatives including the Wealth Management Connect.

Panel Discussion on Inclusive Asset & Wealth Management Landscape

Mr Darryl Chan, JP

Securities and Futures Commission

Ms Julia Leung, SBS, JP

Head and Chief Executive, UBS Hong Kong; Managing Director, UBS

Mrs Amy Lo

Chairman, Executive Committee, Private Wealth Management Association; Co-Head Wealth Management Asia Pacific, UBS Global Wealth Management;