Join financial leaders, policymakers, and investors at the 9th IPAF International Conference on 14 August 2025 at Shangri-la Hotel, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia as we explore cutting-edge strategies to enhance financial resilience and accelerate Non-Performing Loan (NPL) resolution. With a focus on policy innovation, market investment, and regulatory coordination, this gathering will provide expert insights into safeguarding financial stability and unlocking new growth opportunities across Asia.
Conference Highlights
Session 1: Safeguarding Financial Stability – Experts will analyze systemic risks, debt vulnerabilities, and crisis preparedness strategies to strengthen banking sector resilience.
Session 2: Unlocking NPL Market Potential – Gain insights on investment-driven NPL resolution, market incentives, and innovations such as securitization and public-private partnerships.
Special Presentation: “NPL Watch Asia” – Explore key data trends and policy advancements shaping the future of distressed asset markets.
Session 3: Legal, Industry, and Technological Solutions – Discover transformative legal frameworks, AI-driven risk assessments.
Be a part of the conversation shaping Asia’s financial future!
✔ Connect with leading policymakers and financial experts.
✔ Gain insights into cross-border investment opportunities.
✔ Explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of NPL resolution.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage in high-level discussions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change in financial resilience and distressed asset recovery. Organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mongolia Asset Management Corporation LLC. (MAMCO), Bank of Mongolia (BOM) and Deposit Insurance Company of Mongolia (DiCOM).
Agenda
| Time | Event | Speaker |
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09:00-09:30 |
Registration |
09:30-09:40 |
Opening Remarks |
Mr. Lkhagvasuren Byadran
Governor
Bank of Mongolia |
09:40-09:45 |
Welcome Remarks |
Mr. Albert F. Park (Pre-recorded)
Chief Economist and Director General, ERDI
Asian Development Bank |
09:45-09:55 |
Welcome Remarks |
Ms. Shannon C. Cowlin
Country Director
ADB Mongolia Resident Mission (MNRM) |
09:55-10:10 |
Keynote Address |
MOF Mongolia (TBC) |
Session 1. Safeguarding Financial Stability: Addressing Systemic Risks and Crisis Preparedness
This session will examine systemic financial risks, macroeconomic challenges, and policy measures to enhance financial stability. Experts will discuss global market volatility, debt risks, and the role of regulatory coordination in preventing financial crises. The session will also highlight strategies for strengthening financial institutions and improving resilience against shocks. |
10:40-11:00 |
Presentation
Regulatory and Policy Coordination for Crisis Management: Enhancing Financial Resilience through Innovation and Supervisory Collaboration |
Ms. Maha EI Dimachki
Head
Innovation Hub Centre – Singapore
Bank of International Settlements |
11:00-12:00 |
Panel Discussion
• Regulatory and Policy Coordination for Crisis Management: Insights from Korea on coordinated policy responses and the role of capital market resilience in crisis management.
• Strengthening Financial Institutions for Crisis Preparedness: Research-based perspectives from Asia on capital buffers, stress testing, and supervisory tools to strengthen institutional resilience.
• Macroeconomic and Financial Stability Risks: Mongolia’s experience in managing frontier market risks, including debt and FX volatility, and the role of public-private collaboration in enhancing resilience. |
Moderator:
Mr. Jong Woo Kang
Director, ERCI, ERDI,
Asian Development Bank
Panelists:
Mr. Hoejeong Kim
Senior Advisor
Korea's Knowledge Sharing Program with Ecuador
Ms. Rachita Gulati
Research Fellow/Economist
Asian Development Bank Institute
Mr. Ganhuyag Chuluun Hutagt (TBC)
CEO of Ard Financial Group and
Former Vice Minister of MOF Mongolia
|
12:00-12:30 |
Q&A |
12:30-13:30 |
Buffet Lunch |
Session 2. Unlocking NPL Market Potential: Investment, Innovation, and Regional Growth
This session focuses on market-driven strategies for improving NPL resolution efficiency and investment attractiveness across Asia. Panelists will discuss policy advancements, market incentives, and financial innovations that can enhance investor participation and secondary market growth. |
13:30-13:45 |
Presentation
Launch and Key Insights from NPL Watch Asia: Data trends, policy insights, and regional perspectives on NPL resolution |
Ms. Inha Shin
Regional Cooperation Specialist, ERCI, ERDI
Asian Development Bank |
13:45-14:45 |
Panel Discussion
• Policy and Regulatory Reform to Enable NPL Markets: Upstream strategies to create a conducive environment for NPL resolution, focusing on regulatory clarity, institutional readiness, and investor-friendly reforms.
• Private Sector Solutions for Asset Revitalization: How legal frameworks and market tools can support restructuring of distressed assets, enabling private investors to unlock value and restore viable businesses.
• Public-Private Partnerships and Securitization Models: Lessons from PPPs and securitization in Korea and other markets, and their implications for scaling NPL investment and secondary market development |
Moderator:
Mr. Alexander Raabe
Economist, ERCI, ERDI
Asina Development Bank
Panelists:
Mr. Kelvin Lester Lee
Senior Financial Sector Specialist
Finance Sector Office, SD3
Asian Development Bank
Mr. Mr. Steve Poon
Senior Advisory Partner
ShoreVest Capital Partners Ltd.
Mr. Dong Hyun Shin
Director
Investment Division
Hana F&I Inc.
|
14:45-15:15 |
Q&A |
15:15-15:30 |
Coffee Break |
Session 3. Legal, Industry, and Technological Solutions for Effective NPL Resolution
This session will focus on enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks for distressed asset resolution, addressing industry-specific NPL challenges, and leveraging technology to optimize financial recovery. Discussions will explore insolvency frameworks, judicial mechanisms, and technological advancements that streamline NPL resolution. |
15:30-15:50 |
Presentation
India’s Public AMC Model in Action: Legal, Institutional, and Market Lessons from the NARCL Experience |
Mr. Shri P Santhosh
Managing Director and CEO
National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd |
15:50-16:50 |
Panel Discussion
• Legal and Institutional Reforms for Market-Driven NPL Resolution: Strengthening insolvency laws, judicial processes, and regulatory enforcement to support investor confidence and efficient resolution of distressed assets.
• Sector-Specific NPL Resolution – Focus on Mining: Lessons from Mongolia’s mining sector on addressing industry-specific NPLs through targeted restructuring strategies and institutional responses.
• Advancing Technology Solutions for NPL Resolution: Leveraging AI, blockchain, and digital platforms to improve asset valuation, streamline resolution processes, and support transparent NPL trading. |
Moderator:
Mr. Amar Lkhagvasuren
CEO
Mongolian Bankers Association
Panelists:
Mr. Shagdarsuren Zuunai
Advisor,
Mongolian Bankers Association
Mr. Bilguun Badamsuren
Legal Counsel
Mongolia Asset Management Company
Zhi Bang Tan
Chief Financial Officer
Longan Group Pte Ltd |
16:50-17:20 |
Q&A |
Closing Session |
17:20-17:30 |
Closing Remarks |
Mr. Baatarsuren Sukhbaatar
CEO
Deposit Insurance Corporation of Mongolia |
17:30-18:00 |
Break |
18:00-20:00 |
Buffet Dinner |
