Financial Times–First Metro Philippines Investment Summit

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19/05/2014 Printable agenda

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm	Registration
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm	Welcome Remarks from Financial Times and First Metro David Pilling, Asia Editor, *Financial Times* Arthur Ty, Chairman, Metrobank, and Vice Chairman, First Metro Investment Corporation
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm	Opening Address Hon. Jejomar C. Binay, Vice President, *Republic of the Philippines*
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm	Keynote Address: Global Economic and Financial Outlook A prominent international economist shares insights on the Philippines’ development in the context of global and regional economic, financial and investment trends. Carmen Reinhart, Minos A. Zombanakis Professor of the International Financial System, John F. Kennedy School of Government, *Harvard University*
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm	Ministerial Keynote Cesar Purisima, Finance Secretary, *Republic of the Philippines*
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm	Panel discussion: The Philippines and ASEAN 2015 By 2015, ASEAN member-countries plan to establish an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) that will build a single market and integrate their economies. Advocates say that the untrammelled cross-border movement of goods and services will boost economic growth in individual countries and ASEAN as a whole, creating jobs and improving standards of living. Detractors say ASEAN 2015 will disadvantage weaker economies, and open them up to competition for which they are unprepared. Is the Philippines ready to take full advantage of regional economic integration? What critical areas in economic policy and strategy should the government address before the AEC is established? How should Philippine business prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead? Arsenio Balisacan, Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning, and Director General, *National Economic and Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines* Stephen Groff, Vice President, *Asian Development Bank* Cielito Habito, Professor, Department of Economics, *Ateneo de Manila University, and former Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning,Republic of the Philippines* Rohit Jawa, CEO, *Unilever Philippines* Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director, *International Monetary Fund* Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman and CEO, *Ayala Corporation* Moderator: David Pilling, Asia Editor, *Financial Times*
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm	Networking Break
4:50 pm - 5:05 pm	Central Bank Keynote Amando Tetangco, Jr, Governor, *Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas*
5:05 pm - 6:20 pm	Panel Discussion: Investing in the Philippines Healthy economic growth and a ratings upgrade have boosted the Philippines’ investment climate, with net inflows of FDI in 2013 rising well above their US$2.2bn target. Yet inflows to the Philippines are still low compared with its neighbours. What is the Philippines’ profile as an investment destination? What sectors and asset classes are most appealing? To what extent has the Aquino administration been able to improve business and investment competitiveness? How can the Philippines maintain steady investment inflows and overcome the persistent monetary volatility affecting emerging markets? Christian de Guzman, Vice President and Senior Analyst, Sovereign Risk Group, *Moody's Investors Service* Roberto Juanchito Dispo, President, *First Metro Investment Corporation* Diwa Guinigundo, Deputy Governor, Monetary Stability Sector, *Bangko Sental ng Pilipinas* David Mann, Regional Head of Research, Asia, *Standard Chartered Bank* Enrique Razon, Chairman and President, *International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI)* Hans Sicat, President and CEO, *Philippine Stock Exchange* Moderator: David Pilling, Asia Editor, *Financial Times*
6:20 pm - 6:30 pm	Closing Remarks Roberto Juanchito Dispo, President, *First Metro Investment Corporation*
6:30 pm	Cocktail Reception