What’s ahead for the global economy?
Taimur Baig, Chief Economist, DBS Bank
As we head towards the conclusion of another tumultuous year, it’s time to start thinking about what 2022 holds for our businesses. In our fast-moving part of the world, we can expect recovery sooner rather than later, but it’s also reasonable to say that volatility will be a constant companion, Joining us for a wide ranging discussion on the economy of the region and the world is DBS Chief Economist Taimur Baig. Taimur is one of the Asia Pacific’s most experienced and respected voices on economics, having being a senior economist for the International Monetary Fund, Chief Economist for Asia at Deutsche Bank and Principal Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore prior to joining DBS. Taimur will cover Asia, the broader region and key global trends, and will be available to take questions as you plan for 2022 budgets and set the agenda for growth over the next 12 months,

Win-win Government Relations
Annisa Natalegawa, Partner & Managing Director, Asia Group Advisors
A new US president who’s inherited a mixed legacy of engagement and disengagement with Asia from both the Trump and Obama administrations; a dominant regional power in China that fast becoming a global force to be reckoned with; and all of the normal bickering that goes on between Asia’s diverse neighbours. Add to that the tail-end (we hope) of a pandemic and you have a very turbulent operating environment for multinationals in the region. As Finance leaders, we’re expected to drive results in the face of reality, outperform our peers and generally defy gravity. We can’t do any of that without a great Government Relations function. So what can great Government Relations do for you? To help us think the issues through, we’re honoured to be joined by Asia Group Advisors Partner & Managing Director Annisa Natalegawa. Annisa has substantial experience across multiple industries, having facilitated client engagement with senior political and business leaders around Southeast Asia; and authored updates and analyses on emerging political and regulatory issues across the region. Prior to her current role, she served in the Political Cooperation Division of the ASEAN Secretariat.

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