Post by International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)

On 9 April 2026, the IVSC participated in the Seminar on IP Valuation and IP-Backed Finance in Bali, Indonesia, organised by the EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office under the SCOPE IPR project — the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package on Intellectual Property Rights. The seminar brought together government representatives from across ASEAN, intellectual property offices, valuation professionals, and multilateral institutions to explore the role of IP as a driver of economic financing in the region. Nicolas Konialidis, CFA, CVA, ASA-BV, Asia Director and Technical Director of the Business Valuation Board at the IVSC, presented on how the International Valuation Standards (IVS) provide the framework for IP-backed finance — and more broadly, for the valuation of businesses and intangible assets. The programme featured a rich set of perspectives: Juni Tingting Zhu of the The World Bank Group presented on the foundations of IP-backed finance, drawing on empirical research and recent global policy developments. @Yang Jeongju, Deputy Director at Korea's Ministry of Intellectual Property, shared the ministry's experience in supporting and underwriting IP financing. Jerrold Tan, Senior Assistant Director at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), highlighted Singapore's pioneering efforts since 2014, including the recently launched Intangible Asset Disclosure Framework (IDF). Claire CASTEL, IP Regional Attaché for Southeast Asia at EUIPO, outlined ongoing EU initiatives in this space. The seminar was closed by SCOPE IPR project leader Gonzalo Bilbao. Participants agreed on a shared imperative: that robust, internationally recognised valuation standards are essential to unlocking IP as a bankable asset class — and to building the financial infrastructure that ASEAN economies need to monetise their intangible assets. The IVSC is proud to contribute its technical expertise to these important conversations at the intersection of valuation standards, IP policy, and financial innovation.