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Varun leads Innovation and Ecosystem at homegrown financial services company, Singlife. He collaborates closely with both internal and external stakeholders to adopt transformative ideas as well as develop partnerships with key industry players. Prior to joining Singlife, Varun was responsible for FinTech business development in 130 emerging markets across the globe. He has been involved in various technology companies throughout his career and he is co-founder...

Rex Lam bridges the gap between startup culture and corporate innovation. He began his career in marketing agencies, then pivoted to broader innovation roles in startups, eventually finding a unique intersection point driving innovation and growth for large corporations. Currently, he leads the product proposition and ecosystem for Asia at Manulife, focusing on creating personalized, data-enabled customer propositions of insurance within an ecosystem of value-added...

Karim is a renowned figure in the blockchain and fintech landscape, currently serving under FinTech and blockchain advisory for KPMG - Singapore. With roots in banking and derivatives, he transitioned into the fintech sector in 2015. Over eight years, Karim demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation and growth, setting up and managing ventures across Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the UK. Recognized as one of the...

Akash is a seasoned technology leader and a technology evangelist for the future of banking. With close to 20 years of experience, he currently serves as the Managing Director at OCBC Group Technology and Operations. His strategic leadership spans managing regional development teams, overseeing digital transformations, and managing multi-million dollar IT projects with emerging technologies. Guiding a high-performing team of over 300+ developers, Akash's proficiency...

Prashant Shrivastava is a seasoned expert in strategic alliances and fintech, currently leading Group Channels and Digitalisation at UOB. With extensive experience in driving digital transformation and fostering innovation, Prashant plays a pivotal role in shaping UOB's fintech strategy and enhancing digital channels. His expertise lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and create impactful partnerships in the financial sector....

Nikolay Novozhilov is the Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics at Bank of Singapore, Asia Global Private Bank, a subsidiary of OCBC. His team is building AI applications and analytics solutions to create business value from data. He was previously Head of Digital Products at NTUC Link and a Chief Data Scientist at Wego. Nikolay holds an MBA degree from INSEAD....

In his role with Maybank, Fong Tuan leads people strategy, practices and policies to accelerate a transformative, purpose-driven workforce. He is a Chartered Fellow of CIPD, UK and a qualified professional engineer, holding a first class honours degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, an MBA in Organizational Behaviour and a CFA. He is currently a Doctoral candidate researching on the reliability of quantitative correlation between psychometric traits...

Rakesh Pandey is the Head of Payments, Wealth, and Personal Banking at HSBC, where he leads the development and implementation of innovative payment solutions and strategies. With extensive experience in banking and financial services, Rakesh drives growth and transformation in HSBC’s payments and personal banking sectors, focusing on enhancing customer experiences and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. His leadership and expertise in the field make him a...