Agenda & Side Events

SCxSC Fintech Summit, 1-2 October 2024

Agenda (Day 1)
Side Events (Day 1)
Agenda (Day 2)
Side Events (Day 2)

Agenda (Day 1)
Agenda
main stage
8:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks
by Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Jumpstart Dialogue | Regulators on The Future of Finance
Conversations between Bank Negara and Securities Commission on visions on how innovation will shape Malaysia’s financial services, and how regulators and industry can foster innovation responsibly.
Speakers:
Dr Wong Huei Ching, Executive Director, Digital Strategy & Innovation, Securities Commission Malaysia
Suhaimi Ali, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Moderator: Lee Chyi Deputy General Manager Securities Commission Malaysia
11:15 AM
As agriculture data become more digitalized, how does such data enhance lending and loss mitigation?
What data is currently being used to make decisions or risk-based decisions by insurance providers and other sources of funding?
To what extend can the implementation of closed greenhouse systems help reduce risk and offset the high investment costs?
Are we going to see more tailored risk and insurance products for agribusinesses as they adopt different types of inputs or equipment?
Panel | Innovation for Tomorrow: Driving Sustainable Growth and Social Empowerment 
Join the panel to explore how cutting-edge innovations enhances due diligence and boosts transparency; and how they drive sustainable growth and impact-driven investments.
Speakers:
Helene Li, CEO & Co-Founder, GoImpact Capital Partners
Prakash Somosundram, CEO & Co-Founder, Enjinstarter / AYA
Vince Turcotte, Business Development Lead - Asia Pacific, Chainlink Labs
Moderator: Géraldine Andrieux Gustin, Managing Director, The Hive Climate AI
12:00 pM
As agriculture data become more digitalized, how does such data enhance lending and loss mitigation?
What data is currently being used to make decisions or risk-based decisions by insurance providers and other sources of funding?
To what extend can the implementation of closed greenhouse systems help reduce risk and offset the high investment costs?
Are we going to see more tailored risk and insurance products for agribusinesses as they adopt different types of inputs or equipment?
Panel | Fintech Innovations in Asia: Insights and Regional Synergy
Industry leaders from Asia’s top fintech associations explore cutting-edge trends, share key insights, and uncover collaborative opportunities that are driving the future of fintech in the region.
Speakers:
Khai Lin, Sing, Vice President, Singapore Fintech Association
Takeshi Kito, Co-founder & CEO Elevandi Japan
Chonladet Khemarattana, President, Thai Fintech Association
Jaclyn Tsai, Honorary Chairperson / Executive Director, Asia FinTech Alliance
Moderator: Wilson Beh, President & Co-Founder Fintech Association of Malaysia & PolicyStreet
1:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00pM
Showcase & Panel | AI in Action Series: Augmenting Customer Service, Investments, and Trades
From revolutionizing customer engagement to enhancing investment analysis and supercharging trading execution, discover how AI is reshaping the financial landscape.
Speaker:
Dr. Siew Chan Cheong Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Maybank Group
Celine Le Cotonnec, Chief Data Officer, Bank of Singapore
Ian Lloyd, CEO, Kenanga Digital
Moderator: Michael Heaney Partner, Consulting & ASEAN Gen AI Leader, EY
3:15 PM
Panel | AI Meets Regtech: Smarter Compliance for Capital Markets
Explore leveraging AI in RegTech to enhance efficiency, risk management, and compliance, while addressing adoption challenges and evolving regulatory environment, featuring insights from industry leaders and solution providers.
Speakers:
Farhan Nor Diyana Samsudin, Chief Compliance Officer, Maybank Investment Banking Group
Maheswari G Kanniah, Group Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad
David Low, CEO Hata.io (Hata Digital Sdn Bhd)
Natalia Fritzen AI Policy and Compliance Expert, Sumsub
Dr. Moritz Müller General Manager Asia Squirro
Moderator: Nikita Razali, Head of Suptech Intelligence, Securities Commission Malaysia
4:15 PM
Presentation & Fireside Chat | Harnessing GenerativeAI: Shaping Future of Personalized Finance
Join a successful fintech CTO with track record of building and scaling successful fintech with AI, as he delves into how GenAI is transforming tailored financial solutions, enhancing user experiences, and shaping the future of personalized finance.
Speaker: Chee Mun Foong, CEO of YTL AI Labs & Chief Product Officer of YTL-Sea Digital Bank Project
5:15 PM
End of Day 1
Side Events (Day 1)

Side Events
auditorium
2:00 pm
Pitching Session | FIKRA ACE
Agenda (Day 2)
Agenda
main stage
8:30 AM
Registration
9:30 AM
Showcase & Panel | Tokenization Series: From Exploration to Mainstream Adoption in Capital Markets
Explore groundbreaking use cases in APAC’s journey of tokenising bonds, funds, and alternative assets while uncovering strategies for advancing from experimentation to widespread adoption in capital markets.
Speakers:
Flavio Marco Rusconi, Director - Fixed Income, BondbloX
Kelvin Lee, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Alta Alternative Investments
Boon-Hiong Chan, Industry Applied Innovation Lead, Head Securities Market and Technology Advocacy, APAC Deustche Trustee
Flavio Marco Rusconi, BondbloX Pte Ltd
Andrew Crawford, Vice President, Franklin Templeton
Moderator: Chia Su Yen, Co-Founder & CEO, Asia Crypto Alliance Ltd
10:45 AM
Panel | Institutional Digital Assets: The New Frontier in Portfolio Diversification
As digital assets rise in prominence, this panel will reveal why institutional investors are embracing them for portfolio diversification and investment in technological innovation.
Speakers:
Selvarany Rasiah, Founder & CEO Kapital DX
Kok Kee Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Digital Exchange Ptd Ltd
Aleks Andjelopolj General Manager: Experience | Crypto Products | Retail | Institutional Luno Global
Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific
Moderator: Angela Ang Senior Policy Advisor TRM Labs
As agriculture data become more digitalized, how does such data enhance lending and loss mitigation?
What data is currently being used to make decisions or risk-based decisions by insurance providers and other sources of funding?
To what extend can the implementation of closed greenhouse systems help reduce risk and offset the high investment costs?
Are we going to see more tailored risk and insurance products for agribusinesses as they adopt different types of inputs or equipment?
11:45 AM
Head-to-Head | Making the Case for Tokenization
A discussion on the cost-benefit analysis of tokenization to answer the question ‘has tokenization proven itself to be a successful technology?
Speakers:
Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO, DigiFT
Dr Steven Hu, Head of Digital Assets, Standard Chartered SG
Moderator: Farah Jaafar Advisor Fintech Association of Malaysia
12:30 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM
Panel | Malaysia’s Web3 Trailblazers: Pioneering Future Digital Frontier
Join Malaysian pioneers as they dive into the future of DeFi and Web3, exploring Malaysia’s potential to lead in this new paradigm and the capital market's role in fueling the token economy.
Speaker:
Siong Ong, Co-founder, Jupiter
Bobby Ong, Co-founder & COO, CoinGecko
Matthew Tan, CEO, Etherscan
Nicholas Chong, Head of Token Crowdfunding (TCF), pitchIN
Moderator: Dina Govind, Manager, Digital Innovation Securities Commission Malaysia
3:00 PM
Presentation | Best Practices Towards an AI-Ready Organisation
Presenter: Datin Habsah Nordin, Head, Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, PETRONAS
Panel | Tips for Getting Your Data AI-Ready
Provide insights on strategies for data quality, accessibility, and governance, covering topics such as validation, integration, security, and collaboration to optimize scalability and compliance.
Speaker:
Dr. Chew Yew Choong, Chief Data Officer, Ambank Group
Sidharth Sharma, Vice President - Asia, Alation
Edward Goh, Head of Analytics, Securities Commission Malaysia
Hemant Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, Crest Infosolutions Sdn Bhd
Moderator: Ong Khai Chiat (KC), Partner, PWC
4:00 PM
Reforming Fintech Businesses Through Maqasid al-Shariah - Integration of Values and Innovation
Unlock the potential of innovation and technology in enhancing the Islamic fintech industry. This session will also discuss key issues and challenges in driving Islamic fintech businesses and the way forward to create more impact to the society and economy.
Speaker:
Mohd Suhaimi Abdul Hamid, Managing Partner, BerryPay
Arsalaan Ahmed, Founder Executive Director, Berjaya Capital Berhad & Founder, MMOB Ltd
Rafe Haneef, CEO, MBSB
Moderator: Dr. Hilal Houssain Associate Manager, Knowledge Solutions Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI)
5:00 PM
Award Ceremony | FIKRA
5:15 PM
Closing Remarks
End of Day 2
Side Events (Day 2)
Side Events
auditorium
9:00 AM
Presentation | Empowering Innovation: Project Showcase and Insights from DIGID Fund Recipients
Speakers:
Ang Xing Xian, Co-founder and CEO, CapBay
Sher Lu Lee, Head of Operations, StashAway
Jeffrey Chung, Head of Digital Financing, Funding Societies
Hann Liew, Founder and CEO, Halogen Capital
Meor Amri, CEO, Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia
Raeven Ramachandran, CEO, Advisonomics (Cashku)
10:30 AM
Presentation | Innovation Showcase (Session 1) | AI & Blockchain for Capital Market
Speakers:
Kenneth Kuek, Director BFSI, Sea East Asia, InterSystems
Oh Sok Keng, Sales & Marketing Director, Optimai Pte Ltd
Ong Tee Kok, Director of Business Development, Sumsub
Hemant Prasad, Chief Executive Officer, Crest
Murali Krishnamurthy, Senior Manager - Solutions Engineering, APJ Alation
As agriculture data become more digitalized, how does such data enhance lending and loss mitigation?
What data is currently being used to make decisions or risk-based decisions by insurance providers and other sources of funding?
To what extend can the implementation of closed greenhouse systems help reduce risk and offset the high investment costs?
Are we going to see more tailored risk and insurance products for agribusinesses as they adopt different types of inputs or equipment?
2:00 PM
Presentation | Innovation Showcase (Session 2) | AI & Blockchain for Capital Market
Speakers:
Vince Turcotte, Business Development Lead - Asia Pacific, Chainlink Labs
Justin Christopher, Managing Director, Head of Asia, Calastone
Yuen Khai Goh, CEO, Coded Solutions