Main Stage

Exploring the hottest topics in financial crime

In a rapidly evolving landscape, institutions must adapt swiftly. Foster collective action to curb financial crime, including combating money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and emerging threats effectively.

We will explore cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and regulations aimed at safeguarding the global financial ecosystem. Join us in the main plenary to dig into the crucial discussions that will shape the future of financial crime and compliance from leaders across Southeast Asia.

Navigating Cultural Shifts in Risk Management and Compliance

Examining the critical intersection of risk management and corporate culture within organisations. Cultivating a culture of risk awareness and compliance, where employees at all levels understand and embrace their roles in mitigating risks.

The Future of Digital Asset Landscape

Exploring innovative technologies and regulatory strategies to fortify financial institutions and delve into proactive measures taken to safeguard global economies from illicit financial activities and ensure long-term stability.

Intelligent Automation in Financial Crimes

Understanding current trends, emerging tech, automation, and changing business needs to manage financial crime risks. Review recent regulatory enforcement actions and consider possible compliance approaches. What makes for a great AML compliance program.

Potentials and Limits of Partnerships and Collaboration

Probing obstacles, challenges, and conflicting priorities in PPP, alongside centralized transaction analysis to scale up and combat the expanding scope and complexity of money laundering and terrorist financing. Additionally, addressing privacy preservation in FinCrime data sharing.

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Past speakers

Bhuuanes Mathavan

Head of AML/CFT,

MBSB Group
Cyril Arnesto

Vice President, Compliance Operations & Corporate Governance Officer,

UnionBank of the Philippines
Farhan Samsudin

Chief Compliance Officer,

Maybank Investment Banking Group
Glenn Seah

Managing Director & Head of Legal, Compliance & Corporate Secretariat,

SGX
Jack Babani

Chief Compliance Officer,

Hong Leong Bank
Kamal Baharin Bin Omar

Deputy Director-General,

National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC)
Lito Villanueva

Executive Vice-President & Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer,

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
Dr Marcus Pleyer

Former President,

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Steven Beck

Head, Trade and Supply Chain Finance,

Asian Development Bank
Tong Chi Fai

Managing Director, Head of Group Surveillance, Group Financial Crime Compliance,

OCBC