Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services Conference Asia Pacific

Leveraging AI to meet evolving customer needs

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November

  • Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
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Dr. Mark Powell​

Head of Private Cloud Delivery, Standard Chartered Bank

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Frankie Shuai​

APAC Chief Information Security Officer, DWS Investments Singapore Limited

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Rory Green​

Chief China Economist, TS Lombard

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Sunday Domingo​

Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered Singapore

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    Glean is the Work AI platform that connects and understands all your enterprise data, to generate trusted answers and automate work grounded in company knowledge. Using Glean’s powerful search and RAG technology to retrieve the most relevant, up-to-date information, Glean’s AI assistant generates highly personalized answers based on your company’s unique enterprise knowledge graph. All answers are secure, private, permissions-aware, and fully referenceable back to source documentation in your enterprise. Glean also empowers users to quickly and securely build multi-step prompts and custom generative AI apps, agents, and assistants that automate everyday workflows. With over 100 connectors, LLM options, and no need for costly professional services, data training, or manual fine-tuning, Glean delivers turnkey implementation of a complex AI ecosystem on one centralized platform.

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    KX is on a mission to make AI a commercial reality by addressing data challenges that impede deployment at scale. By simultaneously ingesting and analyzing high volumes of historical and real-time data, KX’s AI-ready analytical database enables organizations to unlock the full value of their data to accelerate innovation and make faster, more confident decisions. KX is the world’s most performant, cost-effective and energy-efficient analytical database, delivering advanced data algorithms, insights and analytics at unmatched scale and speed.
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    Xceptor is the intelligent data automation platform for financial markets providing data ingestion, standardization, normalization, and validation services. Catering to thousands of unique use cases, its highly configurable and enterprise-grade platform offers proprietary solutions for tax, reconciliations, confirmations, client onboarding, and allocations.
    Since 2003, Xceptor has been empowering businesses worldwide to trust their data and digitize their operational workflows. With offices in London, New York, Singapore, and Cape Town, Xceptor serves nearly 125 clients and over 11,500 users across 60 countries, including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, custodians, and asset services.

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    Weights & Biases: the AI developer platform.
    Weights & Biases is trusted by over a 1,000 companies to productionize AI at scale including teams at OpenAI, Meta, NVIDIA, Cohere, Toyota, Square, Salesforce, and Microsoft.

    Build better models faster, fine-tune LLMs, develop GenAI applications with confidence, all in one system of record developers are excited to use. W&B Models is the MLOps solution used by foundation model builders and enterprises who are training, fine-tuning, and deploying models into production. W&B Weave is the LLMOps solution for software developers who want a lightweight but powerful toolset to help them track and evaluate LLM applications.

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      Why attend?

      Asia Pacific’s AI exclusive conference for financial services is here!


      AI is transforming banking, insurance, asset management and fintech across Asia Pacific – and this is your moment to lead the charge.

      Join us for the Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services Conference Asia Pacific, high-impact conference bringing together to C-level leaders, innovators and AI  pioneers from the region’s most forward-thinking financial institutions. From real-world case studies to proven strategies, this is where APAC’s financial services converge to scale AI, automate operations and deliver customer-centric digital transformation.

      Why attend?


      Tailored to financial services only
      This isn’t another generic AI event. We dive deep into use cases that matter specifically to you industry; banking, insurance, payments and investment.

      For leaders, by leaders
      Hear from the C-suite and global heads leading AI strategy in APAC. Learn what’s worked and what hasn’t.

      Practical, real-life AI in action
      Walk away with frameworks and lessons from real implementations, not theory. From automation to fraud prevention to hyper-personalisation.

      Network with decision-makers
      Connect with 150+ senior executives who are transforming their organisations with data, machine learning and GenAI.

      The Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services conference, which attracted the attention of online casino players, was a great opportunity for professionals to learn about the latest developments in this field. The conference covered a wide range of topics, from data mining and predictive analytics to machine learning and reinforcement learning. Although the main focus of the conference was on financial services, the principles discussed can be applied to a variety of industries including online gambling. The event was full of bankers, financiers and managers of various financial institutions and representatives of irish casino who discussed how artificial intelligence will revolutionize their business.

       

      Who will be there?

      C-suite and heads of:

      • AI and data science
      • Digital strategy
      • Risk, compliance & governance
      • Customer experience & digital transformation
      • Cybersecurity & fraud detection
      • IT, software & architecture

       

      From leading institutions across:

      • Retail & digital banks
      • Insurance & pensions
      • Asset management & private banking
      • Payments & FinTech’s 

       

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      Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and the online gambling industry is no exception. In recent years, online casinos have adopted AI technology to improve their services and enhance the overall user experience. One of the areas where AI has made a significant impact is in the withdrawal process. In the past, withdrawing money from an online casino could be a lengthy and cumbersome process. Players had to go through a series of steps that involved verifying their identity, providing personal information, and waiting for the withdrawal to be processed. This process could take several days, depending on the casino’s policies and the payment method used. However, with the help of AI, online casinos can now offer Fast And Easy Withdrawals to their players. AI algorithms can analyze and verify user data in real-time, reducing the time it takes to process withdrawals. This means that players can get their winnings faster and with less hassle.

      Elden Ring game developers keep an eye on the financial services sector. The team is interested in what they can learn from the sector and how they can apply it to their game. Elden Ring includes a lot of simulated caelid colloseum , so the developers are able to explore different ways in which these systems can interact. Also with new upgrades and developments in artificial intelligence, the game developers want to ensure that the NPCs behave realistically and make logical decisions. This will help immersion for players while they explore the world of Elden Ring. The team is looking to make sure that their game offers a compelling experience for players, while also being mindful of how artificial intelligence will affect future installments. This attention to detail is important as the team strives to create an engaging experience for all players

      WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2025

      • GenAi for decision-making and personalisation
      • Hyper-automation and customer journey optimisation
      • AI-driven risk management and Cybersecurity
      • Data to intelligence: Next-Gen analytics
      • Regulatory compliance in an AI first world
      • AI governance and ethical deployment in FS
      • Cross-industry collaboration for maximum impact

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      Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services 2024

      Agenda

      • 20 Nov 2025
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      8:15 AM

      Registration

      THEME 1: Navigating the AI Roadmap in Modern Finance

      9 AM

      Chairman’s Opening Remarks

      Speakers

      Bartosz Golba
      Research Director, Financial Services, GlobalData

      9:10 AM

      Keynote Address: Fortifying Future: AI x Cybersecurity in APAC’s Financial Sector

      • How is AI revolutionizing threat detection, response, and mitigation in financial services?
      • Balancing AI risks and innovation tools usage including ML and LLMs
      • Developing strategies to enhance decision making
      • Building vigilance and security preventatives

      Speakers

      Frankie Shuai
      APAC Chief Information Security Officer, DWS Investments Singapore Limited

      9:30 AM

      Lead Partner Sponsor – Keynote Address: A Practical Implementation Guide for Enterprise AI Compliance and Risk Management

      • Strategies for managing compliance at scale, especially for multinational corporations
      • Case studies successfully navigating AI compliance challenges in FS

      10 AM

      Industry Keynote: The Big 3 – Risk, AI and ROI

      Senior Representative, DBS

      10:20 AM

      Gold Sponsor – Monitoring Risks – How Are We Governing These At The Right Time?

      • Evaluating timeliness in organizations acting on risks at the right moment to prevent disruptions
      • Leveraging AI, analytics, and real-time monitoring tools to enhance risk management strategies and data-driven decision making
      • Reviewing real-world examples of proactive risk governance and the consequences of delayed responses

      10:40 AM

      Panel Partner Sponsor – Panel Discussion: Preparing A Robust AI Governance Framework – The New Roadmap?

      • Accelerating AI literacy and capabilities to enhance AI adoption
      • How are we ensuring employees are compliant and risk-vigilant?
      • What can we learn from the EU AI Act and how do we adopt this in APAC?
      • Mastering risk management and ethical guidelines to become proficient

      Speakers

      Rory Green
      Chief China Economist, TS Lombard
      Frankie Shuai
      APAC Chief Information Security Officer, DWS Investments Singapore Limited
      Matthew Driver
      Executive Vice President, Services, Asia-Pacific
      William Rojas
      Research Director, GD Strategic Intelligence

      11:10 AM

      Dragon’s Den

      A panel of the industry’s most sought-after solution providers. Set the scene with a 60 second introduction and insight into their products and services. Visit the booths in the exhibition hall for more details and services!

      11:20 AM

      Morning Networking Break

      THEME 2: Enhancing Your Data and Automation Stack Strategies

      Speakers

      Dale Jones
      Interim Head of Data Insights, NatWest Commercial & Institutional Depositary Services
      Mark Croman
      COO, NatWest Commercial & Institutional Depositary Services

      11:50 AM

      Keynote: Cognitive Parallels: How Generative AI Mimics Human Cognitive Processes

      Breaking the barriers to AI mimicking creativity, reasoning, pattern recognition, and where it diverges

      Speakers

      Dr. Mark Powell
      Head of Private Cloud Delivery, Standard Chartered Bank

      12:30 PM

      Embracing Behavioural Finance in An Era of Artificial Intelligence

      • Supporting a CX centric strategy for your business
      • How does behavioural science benefit your customer and product delivery?
      • Building a compliant and regulatory safe CX solution

      Senior Representative, Glean

      12:50 PM

      Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) for AI

      Speakers

      Michael Son-Paik
      Consultant, AIFS Advisory Board

      1:10 PM

      The Training Ground for Bigger and Better Data Analytics – Who’s Winning?

      • Evaluating models and data strategies to reduce hallucinations and biases
      • How do you monitor data confidentiality?
      • Where can AI be used for payments and sequencing matching?

       

      Senior Representative, Camunda

      1:25 PM

      Synthetic Data Generation Meets LLM-as-a-Judge: A New Era of GenAI Evaluation

      This session will delve into innovative approaches for evaluating Generative AI models using synthetic data and LLM-based techniques. I will share insights on how synthetic data—generated by LLMs—can simulate real-world interactions, enabling more robust and scalable evaluation frameworks. As the GenAI Evaluation Lead for Manulife Asia, I will also present practical applications and best practices.

      Speakers

      Tony Zhang
      Senior Manager, Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI, ManuLife

      1:45 PM

      From Black-Box to Benchmarked: Building Trustworthy GenAI Applications for Financial Services

      In financial institutions, deploying LLMs isn’t just about model accuracy and speed—it’s about building a compound application that satisfies compliance and measurable performance even in edge cases. This session explores: 

      • Benchmarking & Leaderboards: How financial institutions can objectively evaluate different AI models and applications for targeted tasks. 
      • LLMOps with Weave: A practical framework for orchestrating, monitoring, and continuously improving AI models in production. 
      • Reducing Hallucinations and Bias: Using evaluation pipelines to ensure AI systems meet regulatory expectations and minimize reputational risk. 

      Speakers

      Akira Shibata
      Head of APAC, Weights & Biases

      2 PM

      Lunch

      THEME 3: From Traditional Banking to Intelligent Finance

      3 PM

      Implementing Gen AI into The Value Chain – How Do We Start?

      • Reviewing model code and architecture using XAI (explainable AI) techniques to interpret outputs and algorithms
      • Mitigating and re-testing strategies to find the right solution for your value chain
      • How can we generate simplicity with AI and agility with current infrastructures?

      Speakers

      Colin Blackwell
      Co-founder and Director, Hyperion Fintech

      3:20 PM

      Sponsor – Real-Time Data: The Currency of the Future

      • Harnessing speed and real-time data to gain competitive edge
      • Generative AI Vs. Predictive AI – understanding the right time to use each
      • What is operational intelligence?
      • De-Silo your data by implementing a data fabric

      3:40 PM

      Panel Partner Sponsor – Beyond the Bot: Finding the Human Voice in AI-Driven Financial Services

      • Balancing automation and the human touch in client interactions
      • Personalization for a new generation of clients (Gen Z & Millennials)
      • What does meaningful personalization look like for digital-native customers?
      • Building trust through transparency and ethical AI use
      • Avoiding the “Robotic” experience: Injecting brand voice and empathy into AI
      • How do we make sure our AI doesn’t just sound smart, but also feels human?
      • Real-world examples where companies got this right—or wrong—and what we can

      Speakers

      Yiliang Zhao
      Director, Head of Data Science, Openspace Ventures
      Sunday Domingo
      Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered Singapore
      Tony Zhang
      Senior Manager, Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI, ManuLife
      Bartosz Golba
      Research Director, Financial Services, GlobalData

      4:10 PM

      Networking Break

      THEME 4: Preparing To Become Future-Ready

      4:40 PM

      Industry Address: AI, Trade Wars and The New World Order?

      Speakers

      Rory Green
      Chief China Economist, TS Lombard

      5 PM

      Rewriting The Cultural Adoption of AI and Automation

      • How do we perceive the current state of AI and automation adoption in Asia?
      • Exploring communication techniques to maintain a balanced level of integrated AI strategies and initiatives
      • Productionising GenAI – is it giving the right data and outputs?

      Speakers

      Samer El-Hajjar
      Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

      5:20 PM

      Available for Sponsorship – Accessing the New AI Superforce (Interactive Workshop)

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      5:40 PM

      Fireside Chat Partner – Closing Keynote Fireside Chat: How Is the AIFS Industry in Asia Expected to Advance in the Upcoming Years

      • Driving towards ML and AI that serves strategies not just efficiency
      • How can C-Executives prepare for bigger investments?
      • Rise of real-time AI agents and leveraging analytics to enhance CX and product performance

       

      Speakers

      Yiliang Zhao
      Director, Head of Data Science, Openspace Ventures
      Bartosz Golba
      Research Director, Financial Services, GlobalData

      5:55 PM

      Chairman’s Final Remarks & Close of Conference

      6:10 PM

      Reception Drinks Sponsored by XX

      7 PM

      Private Dinner Hosted by XX

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      Frankie Shuai
      APAC Chief Information Security Officer, DWS Investments Singapore Limited

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      Keynote Address: Fortifying Future: AI x Cybersecurity in APAC’s Financial Sector

      2025-11-20, 9:10 AM

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Panel Discussion: Preparing A Robust AI Governance Framework – The New Roadmap?

      2025-11-20, 10:40 AM

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      Colin Blackwell
      Co-founder and Director, Hyperion Fintech

      Colin is a board member of Hyperion Fintech - a Swiss asset management and fintech company. He is also the founder of Enablecode, a social enterprise based in Vietnam with the mission to create employment for people with disabilities. Enablecode is a global impact portfolio member of the World Bank's Solutions for Youth Employment consortium. He is Chairman of the Human Resources committee of the World Bank's Vietnam Business Forum, representing the private sector to the Vietnam government. He is a global judge of the United Nations Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge and various other competitions. Colin is a regular keynote speaker and media contributor on the topics of artificial intelligence, transformation, and the future of work.

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      Implementing Gen AI into The Value Chain – How Do We Start?

      2025-11-20, 3:00 PM

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      Dr. Mark Powell
      Head of Private Cloud Delivery, Standard Chartered Bank

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      Keynote: Cognitive Parallels: How Generative AI Mimics Human Cognitive Processes

      2025-11-20, 11:50 AM

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      Yiliang Zhao
      Director, Head of Data Science, Openspace Ventures

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Beyond the Bot: Finding the Human Voice in AI-Driven Financial Services

      2025-11-20, 3:40 PM

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      Fireside Chat Partner – Closing Keynote Fireside Chat: How Is the AIFS Industry in Asia Expected to Advance in the Upcoming Years

      2025-11-20, 5:40 PM

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      Sunday Domingo
      Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered Singapore

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Beyond the Bot: Finding the Human Voice in AI-Driven Financial Services

      2025-11-20, 3:40 PM

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      Rory Green
      Chief China Economist, TS Lombard

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Panel Discussion: Preparing A Robust AI Governance Framework – The New Roadmap?

      2025-11-20, 10:40 AM

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      Industry Address: AI, Trade Wars and The New World Order?

      2025-11-20, 4:40 PM

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      Bartosz Golba
      Research Director, Financial Services, GlobalData

      Bartosz Golba is Research Director, Financial Services at GlobalData, providing robust data and actionable insights to a number of world’s leading financial services organisations, not least related to disruption caused by evolution of technology. A former wealth manager, Bartosz has more than 10 years of experience in dealing with changing behaviours and expectations of both FS providers and their customers.

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Beyond the Bot: Finding the Human Voice in AI-Driven Financial Services

      2025-11-20, 3:40 PM

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      Fireside Chat Partner – Closing Keynote Fireside Chat: How Is the AIFS Industry in Asia Expected to Advance in the Upcoming Years

      2025-11-20, 5:40 PM

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      Chairman’s Opening Remarks

      2025-11-20, 9:00 AM

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      Matthew Driver
      Executive Vice President, Services, Asia-Pacific

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Panel Discussion: Preparing A Robust AI Governance Framework – The New Roadmap?

      2025-11-20, 10:40 AM

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      William Rojas
      Research Director, GD Strategic Intelligence

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Panel Discussion: Preparing A Robust AI Governance Framework – The New Roadmap?

      2025-11-20, 10:40 AM

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      Michael Son-Paik
      Consultant, AIFS Advisory Board

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      Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) for AI

      2025-11-20, 12:50 PM

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      Tony Zhang
      Senior Manager, Senior Data Scientist, Generative AI, ManuLife

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      Panel Partner Sponsor – Beyond the Bot: Finding the Human Voice in AI-Driven Financial Services

      2025-11-20, 3:40 PM

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      Synthetic Data Generation Meets LLM-as-a-Judge: A New Era of GenAI Evaluation

      2025-11-20, 1:25 PM

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      Akira Shibata
      Head of APAC, Weights & Biases

      Akira Shibata leads the APAC region at Weights & Biases, the industry-standard platform for MLOps and LLMOps. He specializes in driving AI value creation across diverse industries, from generative AI to financial services. An accomplished entrepreneur and data scientist, Akira holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of London and has served as CEO of DataRobot Japan and COO of Qosmo, Inc. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akirashibata/

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      From Black-Box to Benchmarked: Building Trustworthy GenAI Applications for Financial Services

      2025-11-20, 1:45 PM

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      Samer El-Hajjar
      Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

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      Rewriting The Cultural Adoption of AI and Automation

      2025-11-20, 5:00 PM

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