Event Details

The Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) (SingCham HK) is organising a luncheon talk on "ASEAN Economic Outlook 2023: Will China's recovery and RCEP help buffer ASEAN from the global slowdown?" as part of our SingCham HK ninth Speaker Series. The event is on 27 April 2023 (Thursday) from 12 noon to 2 pm at Conrad Hotel. The guest speaker is Mr Heng Koon How, CAIA, Head of Markets Strategy, Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research of United Overseas Bank (UOB).



Details of the event are as follows -


Topic : ASEAN Economic Outlook 2023: Will China's recovery and RCEP help buffer ASEAN from the global slowdown?


Synopsis:

2023 has turned out to be a more difficult and unpredictable year for many. On one hand, the threat of a global recession has increased after a surprise global banking crisis triggered widespread volatility in the fixed income space. On the other hand, the threat of inflation remains very real as the US Federal Reserve and global central banks continue to hike interest rates. Adding to this volatile mix is the latest surprise production cut by OPEC that will risk re-fueling inflation risks in the months ahead.


Amidst both threats of global slowdown and persistent inflation, what can we expect for ASEAN's economic performance going forward? Will China be able to successfully reboot its economy post Covid? Will China play an increasingly growth oriented role for ASEAN? Will RCEP be able to help shield ASEAN from the global trade slowdown? What can we expect next for the US Dollar, Renminbi and various ASEAN currencies? How should businesses position themselves in the currency and interest rate space? We discuss these pertinent and important issues.


Date: 27 April 2023, Thursday

Time: 12:00 noon -2:00 pm

Venue : Conrad Hotel, Level 7, Bowen Room, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong


Luncheon Talk Fees:

  1. Member: HKD 580 nett per head
  2. Non-member: HKD 650 nett per head
  3. Table Ticket: HKD 8,000 nett per table for 12 pax


Seats are limited and registration is required.


Closing date : 25 April 2023, Tuesday.


Should you have special dietary or food allergy, please specify on the registration form.



Speakers

  • Mr Heng Koon How, CAIA (Head of Markets Strategy, Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research at United Overseas Bank (UOB))

    Mr Heng Koon How, CAIA

    Head of Markets Strategy, Executive Director, Global Economics and Markets Research at United Overseas Bank (UOB)

    Koon How is the Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research at UOB, where he leads the in-house team to formulate forecasts and house views for Foreign Exchange (FX), commodities and interest rates. Koon How focuses on advising key clients across Wholesale Banking, Global Markets, Corporate and Financial Institution segments throughout the ASEAN region. In addition to his main role, Koon How is concurrently a member of UOB’s Blockchain and Digital Asset (BCDA) taskforce, focusing on research in the fast evolving blockchain and digital assets space, including asset tokenization as well as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).

    He has more than 25 years of financial markets experience across the key asset classes. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Koon How actively participates in various investment seminars across the Asia Pacific region and is a regular commentator in key local and international print and broadcast media. Prior to joining UOB in 2017, Koon How has worked in various global financial institutions and private banks in areas such as FX strategy, FX options sales, derivatives advisory and commodities structuring.

    Koon How graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Chemical Engineering. In 2009, he was awarded the Financial Sector Development Fund postgraduate scholarship from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to attend the Yale-Singapore Management University Masters of Science in Wealth Management programme. Koon How is also a certified Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. In 2020, Koon How attended the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and in 2021, Koon How completed the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.

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Tickets

Member Ticket

Luncheon Talk on 27 April 2023

Member Price HKD 580
Non-Member Ticket

Luncheon Talk on 27 April 2023

Standard Price HKD 650
Table of 12 Pax - Luncheon talk on 27 April 2023

For table booking, please provide the guests' name, company name, job title, email, contact number and are they vegetarian or food allergy. (Please submit them via email to SingCham)

Standard Price HKD 8,000

Venue

Conrad Hotel Hong Kong

Level 7, Bowen Room, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR (China)

If you have any questions please contact SingCham HK

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