6th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum
9-10 September 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1:1 Meetings
Keynote Presentations
Panel Discussions
Round Table Conversations
Summary
The 6th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum brings together key stakeholders from across the region to explore strategies for fostering financial inclusion, advancing sustainable growth, and addressing the evolving challenges in the microfinance sector. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain insights into innovative financial solutions, regulatory trends, and impactful investment strategies shaping the future of microfinance in APAC.
Topics
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Reimagining Microfinance in APAC: Collaboration, Technology, and Sustainability
- Expanding Financial Access Through Mobile Banking
- Tackling Over-Indebtedness in High-Growth Microfinance Markets
- Cultivating Future Entrepreneurs with Financial Education and Microfinance
- PANEL DISCUSSION: The Role of Microfinance in Advancing Gender Equality Across APAC
- Reserve Bank of India: Navigating RBI’s New Regulations for a Fairer Future
- Engaging Asia’s Private Sector to Scale Microfinance Innovations
- Bringing Healthcare Within Reach Through Microfinance Solutions
- From Credit to Comprehensive Solutions: The Next Phase of Microfinance
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Policy Innovation from APAC’s Leading Microfinance Markets
- PANEL DISCUSSION: The Future of Financial Inclusion in APAC: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming Region
- Scaling Green Finance for Grassroots Impact in the APAC Region
- Cross-Border Microfinance: Serving Migrant Workers in Asia-Pacific
- Empowering Communities with Affordable Housing Solutions
- Unlocking Youth Potential Through Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurial Support
- Expanding Financial Services with Microinsurance and Savings Products
- Supporting Farmers with Green Loans for Sustainable Agriculture
- Tackling Urban Poverty with Innovative Microfinance Models
- “Embedded Finance or Supply Chain Financing – Upwards & Down-wards”
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Aligning Microfinance with Global Sustainability Goals in Asia-Pacific
Speakers
Zubaida Bai
President and CEO
Grameen Foundation
USA
Abhishek Agrawal
Managing Partner
Accion
India
Swapnil Neeraj
Principal
IFC (World Bank Group)
Singapore
Shirish Chandra Panda
Head of Business, Microfinance
Tata Capital
India
Ashutosh Kumar
President and National Head, Inclusive and Social Banking
YES Bank
India
Zikri Shairy
Director of Social Finance
Bank Islam
Malaysia
Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary
President and CEO
Mobilink Microfinance Bank
Pakistan
Griselda Gay G. Santos
Regional Director, Southeast Asia
Water.org
Philippines
Amit Kanti Sarker
Associate Director, Microfinance
BRAC
Bangladesh
Maud Savary-Mornet
Senior Advisor, Asia
The Global Impact Investing Network
Hong Kong
Mifta Naim Huda
Executive Director
Centre for Development Innovation & Practices
Bangladesh
Dr. Ian Chew
Founder
Greenie Web
Singapore
Vaibhav Lodha
Co-Founder
ftcash
India
Vincent Brousseau
Head of Client Development & Innovation
Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation
France
Dr. Rajan Samuel
| Managing Director & CEO
Crowdera Foundation
India
Dr. Rajiv Yadav
Consumer Business Leader
Krungsri
Thailand
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Microfinance Companies
- Banks
- Investors
- NGO’s
- Fintech Companies
- Private Equity Firms
- Credit Guarantee Funds
- Software Companies
- Solution Providers
- Consultancy Companies
- Private Development Banks
- Cooperatives
- Financial Consultancy Firms
Job Titles:
- CEOs, Founders & Managing Directors
- Heads of Microfinance & Financial Inclusion
- Directors of Impact Investing & Social Finance
- Heads of Digital Financial Services & Fintech
- Chief Risk Officers & Compliance Officers
- Microfinance Institution (MFI) Executives
- Policy Makers & Regulators
- Development Finance Multilateral Organization Representatives
- Sustainable Finance & ESG Leaders
- Banking & Financial Services Professionals
- Donors & Philanthropy Executives
- Technology & Innovation Experts in Financial Services
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT OUR EVENTS
“We had a good experience, we were able to meet other people in the microfinancing industry.”
– MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center, Philippines
“The conference was well-organized and provided many insights on the current challenges that microfinance institutions face in the current rapidly changing world. It covered many interesting topics and the speakers were mostly really good.”
– “German-Armenian Fund” Project Management Unit, Armenia
“The overall experience is good, we noticed the auditorium increased along with the topics covered as compared to the previous year.”
– MFC Elet-Capital, Kyrgyz Republic
“Witnessing the enlightened exchange of ideas among financial experts from over 50 countries, all committed to the fight for financial inclusion, was truly inspiring.”
– Erste Group Bank, Austria
“Benefited from all the sessions. Good exposure particularly on the new developments in microfinance”
– Central Bank of Malaysia, Malaysia
“I learned a huge deal from the excellent panel of speakers and participants.”
– VisionFund International, UK