10th IPAF Summit & Conference

The 10th IPAF Summit & Conference on Non‑Performing Loan (NPL) Management and Financial Stability in Emerging Markets will take place on 12–14 August 2026 at the Astana Congress Center, Kazakhstan. Organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan (MoF, KAZ), and the Fund of Problem Loans (FPL) JSC, the event will explore the evolving landscape of NPL management and financial stability in emerging markets. Through a series of high‑level panel sessions, the conference aims to foster collaboration and share policy lessons that strengthen institutional resilience and market transparency.

The first session, Drivers of NPL Formation and Early Warning Systems, will examine how macroeconomic shocks, regulatory distortions, and supervisory innovations shape NPL cycles. The second, Institutional Readiness for NPL Resolution, will focus on reinventing the role of asset management companies (AMCs) and integrating private capital into recovery ecosystems. The third, From Transparency to Liquidity, will highlight the development of secondary NPL markets and the transformative role of digital platforms and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.

Together, these sessions will provide a comprehensive view of how emerging economies can transition from crisis response to sustainable market development. The conference will bring together central bankers, regulators, AMC executives, investors, and technology experts to exchange insights and build a shared vision for the next decade of asset management innovation in Asia.