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APAC Credit Refresh 

Morning Session on 27 October 2025

Join the Alternative Credit Council (ACC), AIMA's private credit affiliate, for APAC Credit Refresh on 27 October 2025, a premier conference dedicated to the rapidly expanding private credit market in the Asia-Pacific region. This event offers a comprehensive platform for exploring the latest developments in the global private credit landscape, featuring insights from industry-leading private credit managers and trailblazers.  

Key discussions will include:

  • Navigating the unique challenges posed by a high-interest rate environment
  • Best practices for managing a successful private credit fund
  • Key trends shaping allocator sentiment and investment strategies
  • The evolving landscape of the private credit asset class

ACC APAC Credit Refresh brings together asset owners and investment managers to debate the future of private credit, providing a platform for sharing actionable insights and fostering industry collaboration. As the sole global association for private credit, the ACC is committed to supporting the industry’s growth and development year-round, making this conference an unmissable opportunity for stakeholders in the private credit space.

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TIME (HKT)

SESSION
08.15 AM –        08.30 AM      Light Breakfast & Registration

08.30 AM –
08.35 AM

Opening Remarks 

  • Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA
08.35 AM –
09.10 AM

Fireside Chat: 

 

  • Jiří Krόl, Global Head of the Alternative Credit Council, AIMA
  • TBC State Street Associates Academic Partner

09.10 AM –
09.50 AM

Panel Discussion 1: Private Credit in Asia 2.0 Paper Launch 

Lead Speaker:

  • Ivan Au, Partner, EY

Panellists:​​​​​​​

  • Sharad Bajpai, Partner and Asia Chief Operating Officer, Ares Credit Group
  • Chris Carlin, Senior Director, APAC Asset Management Growth Solutions, Broadridge
  • Ester Chow, Partner, Simmons & Simmons
  • TBC Credit Manager Speaker

09.50 AM –
10.30 AM

Panel Discussion 2: Growth and Strategy in APAC Private Credit  

Lead Speaker:

  • TBC

Speakers:

  • Rohhan Surekh Bandiwadekar, Co-founder, AsterAgate Global Advisory 
  • Roger Zhang, Partner, Credit Solutions, GraniteAsia
  • Wei Hsien Chan, Managing Director, Private Credit, SeaTown Holdings
  • TBC Regional Credig Manager Speakers
Tea Break 

10.45 AM –
11.30 AM

Panel Discussion 3: Viewpoints from the Top

Lead Speaker:

  • Jiří Krόl, Global Head of the Alternative Credit Council, AIMA
     

Speaker:

  • Steve Smith, Co-Founder & Investment Committee Chair, Maybole Capital
  • Henry Chau, Head of Investments, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
  • TBC EU Credit Manager Speaker
  • TBC Global Credit Manager Speaker

11:30 AM

Closing Remarks

  • Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs

​Regulator Workshop:  Afternoon on 27 October 2025

There will be a separate registration for PreForum which is only by invitation. If you are interested to attend, kindly email Kathy at [email protected].

All times in GMT +8.

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TIME (HKT)

2:00 - 5:00 PM 

SESSION: 

 

AIMA Hosts:

  • Jack Inglis, CEO, AIMA     
  • Jiri Krol, Deputy CEO and Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA               
  • Michael Bugel, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC, AIMA
  • Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA
More info to come.