MICROFINANCE EVENT: Citi Foundation, Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) Present Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Summit, October 27-29, 2015, Manila, Philippines

Event Name: Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Summit 2015

Event Date: October 27-29, 2015

Event Location: Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines

Cost: The standard cost for this event is USD 550 per individual if purchased before September 25. After September 25, registration costs rise to USD 750 for individuals. Subscribers to the Financial Times, representatives of nonprofit organizations and groups of three or more are eligible for discounted rates.

Event Summary: The theme of this event is “Accelerating Financial Inclusion to Enable Economic Progress” [1]. Participants of the summit will address issues including: (1) “What are the key measures required to accelerate financial inclusion?”; (2) “How can these efforts achieve maximum impact?”; (3) “What role can financial services providers play in driving economic progress?”; and (4) Effects of the spread of digital technology on the field of financial services. A panel discussion on the final day of the summit will highlight financial inclusion in the Philippines.

Background on Organizer: The Citi Foundation, the charitable arm of US-based financial services provider Citigroup, provides grants and loan guarantees focusing on the areas of microfinance, small and growing businesses, education, asset building and neighborhood revitalization. The foundation’s assets totaled USD 50 million in 2014.

The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) was founded in 1990 and is based in Brisbane, Australia, with additional offices in Singapore and Fiji. FDC conducts policy-oriented research and mobilizes Australian and international support for economic development efforts in Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Financial information for the organization has not been disclosed.

Event Website: https://live.ft.com/Events/2015/Asia-Pacific-Financial-Inclusion-Summit-2015

For additional information, you may contact the organizers by telephone at +852 2905 5515 or email at fininclusionsummit[at]ft.com.

By Meredith Steih, Research Associate

Additional sources and information:

Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Summit 2015 Website: https://live.ft.com/Events/2015/Asia-Pacific-Financial-Inclusion-Summit-2015

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Citi Foundation 

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC)

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