Michael Rellosa Keywords finance 5th Asia Finance Forum ADB Read more about Michael Rellosa Michael Rellosa is the Executive Director of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA, Inc.), a leading industry body representing the insurance and reinsurance sectors in the Philippines. In this role, he oversees strategic direction, industry engagement, and advocacy for member firms, helping shape best practices in risk management, regulatory collaboration, and sector development. He has served in the association’s leadership for many years, including as chairman before he was appointed executive director in 2018.
5th Asia Finance Forum: Day 1, Plenary Read more about 5th Asia Finance Forum: Day 1, Plenary Day 1 Plenary, 5th Asia Finance Forum
Interview: Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai Read more about Interview: Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai Interview with Sili Margaret Chan Cheuk Tafunai, Deputy Governor (Policy Group), Central Bank of Samoa
Interview: Michaele Rellosa Read more about Interview: Michaele Rellosa Interview with Michael Rellosa, Executive Director, Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association
Interview: Benedicte Nolens Read more about Interview: Benedicte Nolens Interview video with Bénédicte Nolens, Head of the BIS Innovation Hub, Hong Kong Centre
Interview: H.E. Pen Thirong Read more about Interview: H.E. Pen Thirong Interview with H.E. Pen Thirong, Under Secretary of State, MEF
Interview: Eugene Wong Read more about Interview: Eugene Wong Interview Video with Eugen Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia Limited (SFIA)
Ting-Ying Lin Keywords sustainable investment finance Read more about Ting-Ying Lin Ms. Ting Ying Lin is an investment professional specializing in sustainable finance and private sector investment and capital mobilization. Ting Ying works on investment oriented private sector development initiatives, contributing analytical and operational expertise across investment evaluation, financing solutions, and commercial viability in emerging markets. Her work focuses on advancing market based, sustainable investment solutions and strengthening the investment readiness and performance of entities across the region.
Linda Sew Keywords risk management finance Read more about Linda Sew Linda Sew is an independent consultant who has more than 20 years of experience from the insurance industry where she worked with several multi-national insurers and reinsurers. Her corporate experience includes risk management, pricing, underwriting, reserving and technical accounting.
What is needed to address the financing gap for nature? Read more about What is needed to address the financing gap for nature? The presentation highlighted the large global financing gap for nature and showed how WWF and ADB had worked to mobilize funding for conservation. It outlined WWF’s strategy to finance green projects and align financial systems with global climate and nature goals, using examples from Borneo to demonstrate practical applications. It concluded that scaling nature investments required coordinated policies, stronger financial mechanisms, and mainstreaming natural capital in existing financial instruments.