The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) cordially invites members and friends to participate in the Credit Risk Conference being organized by Trueventus on 20-21 May 2026 at the Aloft Singapore Novena, Singapore.
INTRODUCTION
The credit environment of Asia-Pacific (APAC) has entered a transitional phase. With the default rate for speculative-grade corporates in APAC projected to rise from 1.5% to 2% by March 2026, financial institutions must enhance their risk frameworks to future-proof portfolios. While non-financial corporate debt issuance surged 27% year on year, reaching USD 38.1 billion in Q3 2024, bank credit remains dominant at 143% of GDP far above the global average of 96%.
Singapore’s banking sector is preparing for tougher headwinds. In Q1 2025, OCBC raised S$212 million in credit allowances (a 25% increase) in anticipation of economic and trade policy uncertainties. At the same time, Asia’s private credit market is expected to balloon to USD 2.6 trillion by 2029, up from USD 1.5 trillion in 2024 signalling a seismic shift in credit provision strategies across the region.
With nearly one-fifth of APAC corporate debt tied to interest coverage ratios below 2, compared to a 15% global benchmark, and corporate bond spreads trending upward in early 2025, Singapore serves as the ideal location for risk professionals to explore evolving credit dynamics blending regulatory strength with regional relevance.
Designed for risk managers, financial institutions, regulators, fintech disruptors, and corporate treasury leaders, this special gathering will uncover
forward-thinking strategies for navigating credit growth, rising defaults, and the expanding role of private credit.
THEMES FOR DISCUSSION
- Stay ahead of credit risk trends amid rising speculative-grade defaults in APAC
- Understand evolving regulatory expectations and compliance pressures
- Learn how private credit expansion is reshaping credit risk paradigms in Asia
- Benchmark risk modelling frameworks across diverse sectors and economies
- Explore early warning systems and credit analytics powered by AI and alternative data
- Gain insights into stress testing practices for volatile market conditions
For more details about the Conference, please download the informational brochure HERE or write to jacey@trueventus.com.
Participating ABA members will benefit from a 10% discount from the listed price shown in the application form included in the brochure.
About Trueventus
Trueventus is a Kuala Lumpur based organization that aims to transform businesses through an established channel in the professional meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions industry. Its events are normally held in major capitals of South East Asia, depending on the targeted audience. Its professional events emphasize distinctive characteristics featuring luminaries of each targeted industry.
