BankTech Asia 2025: Kuala Lumpur Series

The BankTech Asia 2025 conference emerged as a groundbreaking platform that transcended traditional banking paradigms, delving into the expansive landscape of financial technology and its impact beyond conventional business boundaries. With a visionary approach, the conference aimed to redefine the future of banking by exploring innovative technologies, disruptive trends, and strategic collaborations reshaping the financial industry.

The conference sessions navigated beyond traditional banking spheres, embracing diverse themes such as FinTech innovations, cybersecurity imperatives, AI-driven transformations, and the fusion of technology with customer-centric approaches. Moreover, the discourse expanded into the realms of sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the ethical dimensions of FinTech evolution.

9.00 am - 9.50 am

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9.50 am - 10.30 am

Panel Discussion: Transformative Interplay: Exploring FinTech-Banking Synergies and Competitive Landscapes

  • Diving into the evolving relationship between disruptive FinTech entities and traditional banks.
  • Exploring the possibilities of collaborative innovation and direct competition, shaping a dynamic and innovative financial landscape.
10.30 am - 10.40 am

Opening Remarks by Selva Nagappan, BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

Selva Nagappan

Organising Chairperson, BankTech Asia 2025 - Jakarta Series

10.40 am - 11.10 am

Keynote Address: Projek Garuda: Pioneering the Future of Banking with Wholesale Rupiah Cash Ledger

  • Explore how Distributed Ledger Technology underpins the Wholesale Rupiah Cash Ledger, enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in interbank settlements and cross-border transactions.
  • Analyze the project’s potential to promote financial inclusion, strengthen monetary policy, and pave the way for a robust, digital-first banking system.
  • Discuss the potential benefits of the digital Rupiah, including faster transactions and improved liquidity management.
11.10 am - 11.40 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.40 am - 12.20 pm

Panel Discussion: Building Bridges: Positioning the Strategic Value of Blockchain in the BankTech Landscape

  • Discover the boundless potential of blockchain technology within the BankTech landscape.
  • Discuss how blockchain is reshaping traditional banking paradigms, offering transparency, security, and efficiency in financial transactions.
12.20 pm - 1.00 pm

Panel Discussion: Embodying Digital Transformation for a Future-Proof BankTech Ecosystem

  • Explore the strategic initiatives and transformative frameworks that financial institutions must adopt to embrace the full spectrum of digital advancements.
  • Decode the essence of digital transformation as the cornerstone for a resilient and future-proof BankTech future.
1.00 pm - 2.20 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.20 pm - 3.00 pm

Panel Discussion: Asia’s Payment Revolution: Pioneering the Shift to Cashless Economies

  • This panel dissects Asia’s leading role in spearheading the movement towards cashless societies.
  • Explore drivers propelling Asia’s advancements in payment methods and discuss the advantages and hurdles linked to the shift from cash-based transactions.
3.00 pm - 3.40 pm

Panel Discussion: Embedded Finance Excellence: Redefining Banking in the Digital Age

  • Learn the transformative power of embedded finance, where financial services seamlessly integrate into non-financial ecosystems.
  • Discover how BankTech innovation empowers institutions to embed finance, unlock new revenue streams, and forge deeper customer relationships.
3.40 pm - 4.20 pm

Panel Discussion: Asset Tokenization: Transforming Financial Markets for a Digital Future

  • Understand the concept of tokenization and its potential to digitize real-world assets, making them accessible, divisible, and tradable on blockchain platforms.
  • Explore how tokenization can democratize investments by lowering barriers to entry, enabling fractional ownership, and expanding participation in financial markets.
  • Envision how tokenized assets could reshape trading, settlement processes, and liquidity dynamics, potentially setting new standards for global financial markets.
4.20 pm - 5.00 pm

Panel Discussion: Elevating Banking Experiences: Strategic Insights into the Digital Banking Frontier

  • Dissect the dynamic landscape of digital banking, emphasizing strategic insights for financial institutions seeking to harness the full potential of digital advancements.
  • The discussion will unearth the imperative of adopting digital strategies to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and fortify the resilience of banking ecosystems.
5.00 pm - 5.30 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of Day One BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

8.30 am - 9.40 am

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9.40 am - 10.20 am

Panel Discussion: Financial Sustainability: Green Finance in Shaping a Low-Carbon Economy

  • Discuss how green finance initiatives, such as green bonds and sustainable loans, are enabling investments in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and other eco-friendly projects.
  • Highlight the importance of aligning financial sector strategies with global climate goals to promote a low-carbon economy.
  • Explore how innovative instruments like green bonds, carbon credits, and sustainability-linked loans are unlocking funding for businesses and governments committed to reducing their carbon footprint.
10.20 am - 11.00 am

Panel Discussion: Redefining Finance: The Transformative Trio of Blockchain, Generative AI, and Quantum Computing

  • Discuss how blockchain, generative AI, and quantum computing can complement one another to tackle inefficiencies, enhance security, and improve scalability in financial systems.
  • Examine how these technologies are transforming areas like fraud detection, transaction processing, data analysis, and customer personalization.
11.00 am - 11.30 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Panel Discussion: Fortressing the Future: Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats in the BankTech Ecosystem

  • Discuss how integrating cybersecurity measures with advanced fraud detection systems creates a multi-layered defense against evolving threats.
  • Explore the importance of partnerships between banks, technology providers, and regulators to develop industry-wide standards and share threat intelligence.
  • Analyze the role of initiatives like cybersecurity frameworks, simulated cyber drills, and training programs in fostering a resilient and secure financial ecosystem.
12.15 pm - 1.00 pm

Panel Discussion: Redefining Financial Services with Hyper-Personalized Consumer Experiences through Generative AI

  • Discuss how Gen AI can create tailored consumer journeys, from personalized product recommendations to dynamic financial planning based on individual needs.
  • Analyze the scalability and operational challenges of integrating Gen AI technologies into existing financial systems and platforms.
1.00 pm - 2.20 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.20 pm - 2.50 pm

Tailored for Success: How Robo-Advisors Are Shaping the Next Era of Investment Management

  • Discuss how AI-powered robo-advisors analyze vast amounts of data to create highly personalized investment strategies, catering to individual financial goals, preferences, and risk tolerance.
  • Explore how robo-advisors adjust portfolios dynamically based on real-time market trends, ensuring that investment strategies remain aligned with current market conditions.
2.50 pm - 3.30 pm

Fireside Chat: Navigating the ESG Landscape in Sustainable Investments

  • Discuss how incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions promotes long-term value creation and risk management.
  • Explore how growing demand for ESG-compliant investments is influencing financial market trends, from green bonds to socially responsible funds.
  • Analyze the challenges and opportunities for investors in navigating regulatory frameworks and measuring the tangible impact of ESG-aligned investments.
3.30 pm - 4.10 pm

Panel Discussion: The Power of Open Banking: Transforming Customer Experiences and Driving Collaborative Innovation

  • Discuss how open banking leverages customer-permitted data to deliver highly tailored products and services, such as personalized budgeting tools, investment recommendations, and lending solutions.
  • Highlight the benefits of seamless integration across financial platforms, creating a unified and user-centric banking experience.
  • Explore how open banking encourages partnerships between traditional banks, fintech companies, and third-party developers to co-create innovative solutions.
4.10 pm - 4.50 pm

Panel Discussion: RegTech Revolution: Navigating Regulatory Compliance for BankTech Excellence

  • Discuss how advanced technologies like GenAI, quantum computing, and blockchain streamline compliance processes, from real-time monitoring to automated reporting.
  • Highlight the benefits of reducing compliance costs and minimizing errors while staying ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
  • Explore how RegTech solutions not only ensure compliance but also drive strategic growth by enabling banks to focus on customer-centric innovations.
4.50 pm - 5.30 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

Some of Our Past Speakers

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa

Chairman, LankaPay

Chami Senewiratne

Head, Digital Banking, Seylan Bank PLC

Rajkumar Kanagasingam

President, Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL)

Sumudu Gunawardena

Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Randil Boteju

Chief Digital Officer, Nations Trust Bank PLC

Aries Setiadi

Executive Director, Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH), Indonesia

Shadab Taiyabi

President, Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Singapore

Suresh Emmanuel

Chief Information Security Officer, Hatton National Bank PLC

Damitha Silva

Head of Product Life Cycle Management, National Development Bank PLC

Dushyantha Dassanayake

Assistant General Manager Information Technology Systems, Sampath Bank

Manisha Wimalasuriya

Additional Director, Payments and Settlements Department Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Manual Ekanayake

Assistant Vice President, Head of Payments and Cash Management, DFCC Bank

Mathew Joseph

Director, Head of CIMB AI Labs, CIMB, India

Nizath Mustapha

Head of Digital Development and Automation, Amana Bank

Roger Norton

Executive Director - Country Head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Sandun Hapugoda

Country Manager - Sri Lanka and Maldives, Mastercard

Sithambaram Sri Ganendra

Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Colombo

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