In recent years, tech giants and digital-native companies have been investing heavily in new technologies and AI to emerge as industry leaders. In the banking sector, utilising data analytics tools is a major factor to add value to their customers by offering digital products and services which require a deep understanding of the end-user demands and also allow fast and direct access to unified data. In this session, we will discuss and evaluate the potential of AI and advanced technologies to enable large-scale digital transformation.
Guests include:
Gautam Gorki, Head, Managing through Journeys, Transformation Group, DBS Bank
Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Uyen, Executive Vice President, Digital Banking and Data Analytics, Asia Commercial Bank (ACB)
Session chaired by Foo Boon Ping, President and Managing Editor, The Asian Banker
Presented by: David Gyori, International Resource Director, The Asian Banker
The adoption of the cloud is a necessity for FIs to modernise their legacy data infrastructure and achieve operational resilience, scalability and security. The technology has significant opportunities in terms of its capability to increase productivity, revenue, and deliver customised products to enhance digital experience. In this session, we will discuss how banks can leverage the cloud to improve business performance at a lower cost and ensure data security to meet the ever-evolving regulatory compliance.
Guests include:
John Howard D. Medina, Chief Operating Officer, Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM)
Rottapron Ekabutr, Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Digital Solution Division, Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri)
Sonny Supriyadi, Senior Vice President, Head, Pricing and Data Analytics, Maybank
Session chaired by Neeti Aggarwal, Senior Research and Consulting Manager, The Asian Banker
Cyberattacks are rising with the continuous developments in advanced technologies. Looking into the future of cybersecurity and its impact on financial services, cyberthreats are always on the frontline in the digital transformation journey which is attracting significant cyber risk. In this session, we will identify the latest cybersecurity trends and how banks are combatting the increased cyber-attacks and financial crimes while securing customer data, mitigating third-party risk, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Guests include:
Anuprita Daga, Chief Information Security Officer and Data Privacy Officer, Yes Bank
David Walker, Chief Data, Security and Innovation Officer, Mox Bank
Frankie Shuai, Director, Cyber and Technology Risk, UBS
Session chaired by David Gyori, International Resource Director, The Asian Banker
FIs must accelerate their digital transformation journey. The demand of the tech-savvy generation, the rise of digital banks and the continuous change of the regulatory frameworks are shaping the future of the financial services industry. Hence, incumbents have to heavily invest in advanced technologies to drive more digital services and personalised products to remain competitive and compliant.
This annual dialogue involves CXOs, and senior executives in technology and business departments from more than 20 countries in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The dialogue will cover a comprehensive range of key issues and best practices in the industry:
Guests include:
Avinash Raghavendra, President and Head of IT, Axis Bank
Dev Dhiman, Managing Director APAC, GBG
Joanne Ting, Strategic Sales Director, Thought Machine
Kevin Ng Chee Hon, Head of SME Banking, Hong Leong Bank
Maryanne Phua, Head, Home Loans, Consumer Secured Lending, Consumer Financial Services, OCBC
Nilo Zantua, Chief Technology Officer, RCBC
Shankar Narayanan, Head Digital Business and Digital Wealth, Consumer Financial Services, OCBC
Vera Handajani, Group Chief Risk Officer, CIMB Bank
Session co-hosted by Foo Boon Ping, President and Managing Editor, The Asian Banker and Mathew Welch, Member of the International Council of Advisors, The Asian Banker