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Meet Our Former Visiting Fellows:Banking
A cornerstone of the global economy, the banking sector is highly developed in Japan. Fellows from around the world gather to learn about the challenges that Japan’s banking regulators have overcome, and what challenges face the country today.


Mr. Nguyen Vu PhuongThe State Bank of Vietnam | Vietnam
Monetary-Financial Stability Department, Macroprudential Policy DivisionDirector
July, 2017
“It was the most amazing experience that I have been through in my life.”
What was your experience like at GLOPAC?
I obtained knowledge about how macroprudential policy framework is run in Japan and the responsibilities of Ministries involved.
What is the most important thing you learned?
I learned that cooperation and sharing both information and responsibilities between ministries is the best way to get the job done well.
How are you applying what you learned?
I included the lessons learned at JFSA in my consulting report to the management of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) with regards to establishing macroprudential framework in Vietnam.
What would you like to tell people who are considering applying?
The GLOPAC fellowship is not only a chance to study in economically advanced countries, and with people that have rich professional knowledge and experience, but also to share your experience with others from different countries all over the world. You have the opportunity to share and learn about each other’s jobs and lives, and to experience life in Japan together. It was the most amazing experience that I have been through in my life.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
If I have a chance to come back to Japan, I will take the opportunity to get more experiences and memories about the country and friendly people in Japan.

Ms. Evelin SantoniCentral Bank of Argentina | Argentina
Superintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions / Financial Institutions Supervision ManagementChief Inspector
July, 2017
“It was a once in a lifetime experience.”
What was your experience like at GLOPAC?
It was a once in a lifetime experience. I was amazed by the country and its people, where traditional values and culture coexist with modern life and advanced technology. It was also a personal challenge to meet and share the program and our lives with a multicultural group of people.
What is the most important thing you learned?
In addition to the technical knowledge that I acquired and was able to share, I found the lessons about Japanese culture and values highly valuable.
How are you applying what you learned?
As soon as I came back, I shared what I had learned within my organization and with my family and friends.
On a daily basis, I am using the experience and knowledge acquired in both my professional and personal life. I am especially reminded of the importance of Japanese values such as politeness, punctuality, and hard work.
What would you like to tell people who are considering applying?
In my opinion professionally, the program allows you to learn about the problems and challenges that other countries are facing in financial matters, which enriches the knowledge of all the participants. Additionally, the follow-up reunions and the networks created between the attendees, former visiting fellows, and GLOPAC coordinators are powerful tools to share lessons learned and make future connections. Furthermore, it is an unforgettable personal experience to meet people from different countries and cultures, and if they are as lucky as me, the program is a place to make valuable friendships.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank once again the GLOPAC representatives for giving me the opportunity to be part of this program.
Find More Former Visiting Fellows from Your Region
Southeast Asia
Africa
Cambodia
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 Mr. Heng BomakaraNational Bank of CambodiaDirectorate General of Banking Supervision 
 Deputy Director General of Banking Supervision
 March 2015
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 Mr. Men PheakdeyNational Bank of CambodiaGeneral Supervision Department 
 Director
 July 2016
Indonesia
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Laos
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Malaysia
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Myanmar
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 Ms. May Thoung Htike OoCentral Bank of MyanmarForeign Exchange Management Department 
 Director
 July 2016
Philippines
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 Ms. Marie Kristine V. PajarilloBangko Sentral Ng PilipinasPayment System Oversight Department 
 Bank Officer V
 July 2018
Thailand
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 Ms. Oranart WannapinyoBank of ThailandPayment systems policy department/ Payment systems supervision & oversight division 
 Senior analyst
 September 2014
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 Ms. Yotthida SatchachaiBank of ThailandSpecialized Financial Institution Supervision and Examination Department 
 Senior Examiner
 October 2015
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 Ms. Rangsima TorpithakcholBank of ThailandBanking Supervision and Risk Assessment Department 
 Assistant Director
 July 2016
Vietnam
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 Mr. Nguyen Huy ToanState Bank of VietnamMonetary and Financial Stability Department – Financial System Division 
 Analyst
 October 2015
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 Ms. Le Thi Bui PhuongState Bank of VietnamBanking supervision Agency 
 Banking supervisor
 July 2016
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 Mr. Nguyen Vu PhuongState Bank of VietnamMonetary-Financial Stability Department, Macroprudential Policy Division 
 Director
 July 2017
Georgia
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 Mr. David UtiashviliNational Bank of GeorgiaFinancial Stability Department 
 Head of Department
 July 2018
Kazakhstan
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Mongolia
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 Ms. Ulziikhutag SunduiBank of MongoliaBanking Policy and Restructuring Department 
 Supervisor
 October 2015
Uzbekistan
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
India
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Maldives
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Nepal
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Sri Lanka
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Dubai
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Egypt
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Iran
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Saudi Arabia
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Turkey
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
UAE
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Angola
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 Mr. Akinde Texe Miguel Kanda Banco Nacional de AngolaBanking Supervision 
 Bank Supervisor
 July 2018
Botswana
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Kenya
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Malawi
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
South Africa
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Tanzania
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Uganda
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Zimbabwe
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Argentina
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 Ms. Evelin SantoniCentral Bank of Argentina | ArgentinaSuperintendence of Financial and Foreign Exchange Institutions / Financial Institutions Supervision Management 
 Chief Inspector
 July 2017
Brazil
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 Mr. Guilherme Matsumura YanakaCentral Bank Of BrazilBanking Supervision Department 
 Analyst
 July 2018
Chile
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 Mr. Patricio Pino UrrutiaFinancial Market Commission (ex- SBIF)Supervision Intendance of Banks and Financial Institutions 
 Senior Analyst of Supervision
 July 2017
Columbia
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Mexico
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
Peru
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 Lorem IpsumCambodia Financial Services AuthorityBanking Program 
 from March 1 to May 31, 2020
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