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The Recalibration of the Global Economy
Succeeding in a Dynamic World

Tuesday 13 May 2014, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

The rise of Asia during the economic downturn was unprecedented in terms of growth and opportunity. However, as the global economy recalibrates capital and trade is starting to flow back back from east to the developed markets in the west. This presents both opportunities and challenges to new and established players across the region.  

How can Asian companies compete in this new global dynamic? Is it time to rebalance away from exports and more towards domestic demand to sustain growth in the long-term? What is the outlook for the key economies of China, Japan and India, and how will the emerging Asia address the structural issues impacting on investor confidence?

In the final part of our series of global forums, focusing on key growth strategies, the Financial Times and HSBC gather leading commentators to discuss the prospects, threats and opportunities for business in the Asia Pacific in the year ahead enabling attendees to see the long-term picture, making the right strategic decisions for their organisations' growth strategies.

Agenda

08:15    Registration and light refreshments

09:00    Welcome

              David Pilling, Asia Editor, Financial Times

09:05    Keynote speaker

              Gordon French, Head of Global Banking & Markets, Asia-Pacific, HSBC

09:15    Panel session
  • How can the economies of Asia benefit from an upturn in the West?  How can business capitalise on this?
  • What structural changes are required to drive sustainable growth in the developed and developing economies of the region?
  • How is intra-regional trade likely to be impacted by FTAs such as TPP?
  • To what extent is business in Asia Pacific shifting towards domestic-driven demand growth and moving away from predominantly trade driven growth?
  • How can Asian businesses adapt their business model to enhance competitiveness and respond to new opportunities and threats?
  • How are capital outflows from Asia impacting investor confidence?  What are the implications for businesses seeking to finance growth?

    Hugh Young, Managing Director, Aberdeen Asset Management
    Sara Yang Bosco, President, Emerson Asia Pacific
    Stephen King    , Chief Global Economist, HSBC 
    Vincent Duhamel, Head of Asia, Lombard Odier

    Chair: David Pilling, Asia Editor, Financial Times

10:00    Q&A

10:15    Closing networking break