Transform Finance MENA 2023 | Transform Finance | 25 January 2023 | Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - UAE

This event brings you 3 theatres under one roof focusing on AML, Fraud and Teck Stack, for a content-centred day, invigorating discussion with excellent networking opportunities alongside a select group of leading technology suppliers.

Changing customer expectation, innovative technology and cyber security fears are disrupting commercial banking and the financial services landscape. The banking sector must adapt and evolve faster than ever before. Next generation technologies and systems are fighting criminal activities, but the threats and risks continue to rise. Meanwhile, regulators are implementing stricter controls that institutions must follow whilst navigating market changes.

To stay on top, there is a need for financial institutions to be flexible and innovative, while constantly evaluating consumer risk.

C-suite, VP, Directors, and head of department will be sharing their perspectives on core subject-areas on of our three agendas, to discuss, collaborate, and share best practices among peers.

Connect with over 300+ senior executives in AML, Fraud and Technology, across the entire banking and financial services sectors in the MENA region and stay ahead of the curve with the latest developments in an exclusive and engaging in-person environment.

Covering the hottest topics impacting the industry including:
• Financial Crime Prevention: The Risks and Opportunities
• Fraud & Cyber Security: Prevention & Detection Solutions
• Emerging Technologies: The Adoption of Analytics & Increased Use of AI, ML, Biometrics, Automation, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• Public-Private Partnerships: The importance of international cooperation​ & information sharing beyond the big banks
• KYC Innovation: Digital Onboarding & Developments
• Growing FinTech Ecosystem: The Rising Role of Fintech's​ & Digital Payments
• Risk Management: FinCrime and compliance risks for designated non-financial ​businesses and professions (DNFBPs)
• Transaction monitoring: Developments & Innovations
• Regulations: The evolving Risks in RegTech, AML & FinCrime​​ & The UAE Authorities' efforts to prevent AML​​

Why should you attend:
• Hear from 30+ financial services industry focused speakers
• Physical network with 300+ attendees in Dubai
• Engage in top-quality discussion content
• Select 1-2-1 meetings with the latest financial service innovators
• Book meeting rooms to network and connect with the community
• Get a fresh perspective from MENA industry innovators

2023 Speakers

Anirban De
Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Middle East North Africa, and India - South Asia, SWIFT

Anjali S Menon
Head of Legal Compliance, Regulatory and Financial Crime specialist

Christos Christou
Group Chief Compliance Officer, LuLu Financial Holdings

Deepan Nambiar
Compliance Solutions Architect @ Sentinels, Fenergo

Gabrielle Inzirillo
Head of Ecosystem Development, Financial Technology Department, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Jasim Khawaja
Head of Audit Wholesale Bank and Credit Risk, United Arab Bank

Jonathan Somers
Sales Director – Africa & Middle East, Netguardians

Kevin O’Leary
Director Financial Crime Strategy, Fenergo

Khushboo Pruthi
Head – Risk & Compliance, Middle East, Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, DIFC , DIFC

Linoy Kidd
CIO, Markets & Securities Services- MENAT, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited

Mark Rennie Davis
FinTech and RegTech Specialist / Chief Advisor & Founder, Advistic Consulting & Solutions

Mohamed Sabry Issa
Senior Strategist, Chainalysis Inc

Mustafa Naviwala
Associate Director, Analytics & Performance Management – CCIB, AME, Standard Chartered Bank

Safeya AlSafi
Director of Anti Money Laundry Department, Ministry of Economy (MOE)

Sailendra Das
Sanctions Risk Analysis & Controls, Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank

Sri Lakshmi
Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Wael Saikaly
Head of AML/CFT, Creditbank SAL

2023 Sponsors and Partners

PREMIER PARTNERS:
• Fenergo
• NetGuardians

ASSOCIATE PARTNER:
• Ingenuous

EXHIBITOR PARTNER:
• Member Check