[Notice] 2026 Asia Financial Forum to Be Held on May 21

Future Financial Transformation:
The Era of Productive Capital and the New Financial Order

The global financial environment is undergoing rapid transformation. As we enter a new era centered on productive capital, the existing financial order is facing a major turning point. In the midst of these changes, it is more important than ever to seek sustainable growth directions and future strategies for the Korean financial industry.

In response, The Asia Business Daily will host the "2026 Asia Financial Forum (AFF)" on Thursday, May 21, under the theme "Grand Transition in Future Finance: The Era of Productive Capital and the New Financial Order." This forum will serve as a platform for in-depth analysis and discussion of core global financial issues, bringing together influential domestic and international finance experts, academics, and key industry stakeholders to present effective response strategies.

Keynote Speech: The Changing Global Financial Order

The forum will open with a keynote address by Hiroshi Nakaso, Chairman of Daiwa Institute of Research (former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan). He will diagnose the challenges and opportunities facing the financial system amid the rapidly shifting global economic landscape, under the theme "The Changing Global Financial Order."

Special Lectures: Global Currency Order and Asia's Role

In the special lecture, Adam S. Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, will discuss "Will Dollar Hegemony Endure? Korea’s Strategic Choices Amid Shifting Global Currency Order." This will be followed by Sayuri Shirai, Professor at Keio University (former Policy Board Member, Bank of Japan), who will give an outlook on the future of Asia's financial markets under the theme "Structural Changes in the Global Economy and the Evolving Role of Asian Financial Markets."

Sessions 1~2: The AI Financial Revolution and Drivers of Asian Economic Growth

Session 1 will feature Byungdoo Son, CEO of Toss Insight, exploring "AI Financial Innovation: The Power to Transform Capital Flows" and examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of finance. In Session 2, Sonal Varma, Chief Economist at Nomura, will provide an in-depth analysis of the "Five Key Drivers Reshaping the Asian Economy."

Sessions 3~4: Financial Security and the Future of Economic Journalism

In Session 3, Sangwon Park, President of Financial Security Institute, will present security strategies for the technological era under the theme "Major Transition in Financial Security: AI Hacking Threats and Financial Security Resilience." The final Session 4 will feature Paul Blustein, economic journalist and author of ‘King Dollar,’ who will share insights on key turning points in monetary policy—such as stablecoins—and the future of currency.

We invite your keen interest and participation in this forum, which aims to explore future strategies for Korea’s financial sector amidst a rapidly changing global financial environment.

[Event Information]

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 09:00 ~ 15:30 (VIP Tea Time 08:30 ~ 09:00)

Venue: Grand Ballroom (1F), The Westin Chosun Seoul, Sogong-dong, Seoul

Website: https://e.asiae.co.kr/aff2026

Contact: 2026 Asia Financial Forum Secretariat (02-742-1915 / 2026aff.official@gmail.com)

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026, 16:00

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