AML Digital Frontier

Breaking down the analytics adoption barrier will require providing data and analytics where people spend their time, without disruption — just like we are used to receiving insights while scrolling through Netflix for instance. With this in mind, the most innovative organizations are already embedding analytics directly into users’ workflows to allow for actionable decisions based on the context in front of them. In every industry, businesses leverage data to drive insights and make informed decisions using data analytics. As the field continues to grow, so does the demand for skilled professionals to extract insights from complex data sets. Therefore, it's crucial that both men and women are involved in interpreting and applying this information. Women who pursue careers in data science not only contribute to shaping the data-driven world but also reap personal benefits, such as gaining access to a rapidly expanding field with attractive salary options and career prospects. By encouraging more women to join the field, we can create more opportunities for them to advance in their careers and attain financial stability. In view of these, we've invited Michelle Alarcon, the President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines as well as the President of Z-Lift Solutions Inc. based from Manila as she shares with us her valuable insights on Women working in Analytics, AI and technology and its significant importance to our digital economy. LinkedIn: Michelle Alarcon AAP: https://aap.ph Z-Lift Solutions Inc: https://zliftsolutions.com FTW for the Women: https://www.ftwfoundation.org

Organizational behavior is an essential part of people management in today’s work culture. The synergy and behavior between your people will determine their efficiency. In-depth learning provides an understanding of how employees communicate with one another. Their compatibility is vital so that work goes on without problems. Without people’s unity, it is difficult to achieve long-term success. Moreover, the aspect of employee behavior is somewhat related to people science. By definition, People Science is all about bringing innovative thinking to attract highly sought-after talent, connecting individuals to their sense of purpose, and transforming organizational culture for exceptional results. It's a very powerful technique that focuses on understanding employee behavior, motivation, and creating a fulfilling work environment.  By aligning with business needs and fostering agile learning, it equips leaders and the workforce to meet customer demands effectively. For this particular podcast episode, will be discussing a very interesting data-driven platform that somehow generates extensive insights into work talents as well as financial behaviors. Those insights are bundled in a way that provides a weighted blend of the most relevant insights for the way you do business. Whether your focus is on employees or clients, this provides knowledge that build a stronger business on the inherent strengths of people. In view of these, we’ve invited Hugh Massie, the Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International based from Atlanta, Georgia, USA as he shares with us his valuable insights on behavioral solution and its significant importance to our digital economy. Corporate Website: https://dnabehavior.com/ LinkedIn: Hugh Massie Corporate Email: [email protected]

As our world becomes more interconnected, so too does the need for banking systems to follow suit. In the past, businesses and individuals were often restricted to banking in a single country, but the rise of borderless banking is enabling both to benefit from greater financial freedoms.By definition, borderless banking refers to any bank account, which allows users to spend, send and receive money across different countries and currencies, without incurring heavy fees. The concept has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more people now working in cross-border job roles and with many businesses requiring capital in a different currency than that of their country of origin. Let’s take a closer look on why this trend is so important and how FinTech companies are helping to make it possible. In view of these, we've invited Mr. Neil Ambikar, the Co-Founder and Chief Finance Officer of Narvi Payments as well as the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer from B2BPay based from Berlin, Germany as he explains to us the critical importance of cross border financial transaction platforms to our digital economy. Narvi Payments Corporate Web Site: https://narvi.com/B2B Pay Corporate Web Site: https://www.b2bpay.co/LinkedIn: Neil AmbikarB2BPay corporate email address of Neil: [email protected] Narvi Payments corporate email address of Neil: [email protected]

Resilient businesses are those that are strategically prepared to cope with disruption – whether it comes from pandemics, economic downturns, the ongoing skills shortage for instance, or any other threats that may be on the horizon. With this in mind, the forward-looking businesses are focusing their digital transformation initiatives on overcoming the most pressing challenges of today. The threat of cyber-attacks, supply chain disruption, environmental and social upheaval, and workforce disruption will impact every business in a different way. In order to survive, it’s essential that businesses develop new ways of working that enable them to respond in a flexible and agile way. Moreover, in order to build resilience against these threats, businesses must ensure that they thoroughly understand the landscape of new and emerging technologies as they are relevant to their market. In view of these, we've invited a seasoned Business Continuity Management professional, Mr. Willem Hoekstra, presently the Head of Resilience Services from THALES group based in Hongkong as he walks us through the value proposition of business resiliency in our respective organization and its significant relevance to our digital economy. LinkedIn: Willem Anne Hoekstra Corporate Web Site: www.thalesgroup.com

Credit cards have become integral tools in our daily lives, facilitating transactions and adapting to evolving financial environments. With the emergence of innovations such as virtual cards for instance, and buy-now-pay-later options, for online payments among others, consumer finance is undergoing significant transformation. With the rise of new technologies, the credit card industry has had to evolve. From chip technology to digital cards, the credit landscape is ever-changing. In view of these, we've invited Ms. Aishwarya Jaishankar, the Co-Founder and COO of Hyperface Technologies based in Bangalore, India as she shares with us her valuable insights on the technological innovation on modern stacks of credit cards and its significant relevance to our digital economy. Hyperface is Asia's first Credit Cards as a Service (CCaaS) platform that empowers banks and co-brands to launch digital-first credit cards 10x faster and better with a configurable program, customer lifecycle management, value-added services, and a rich end-user experience. LinkedIn: Aishwarya Jaishankar Corporate Website: https://www.hyperface.co

Through the years Earned Wage Access (EWA),  which allows Early access to earned wages before payday, has emerged as a transformative financial service for both employers and employees. This innovative solution addresses a crucial need for financial flexibility and well-being among the global workforce, reshaping the way employees interact with their earnings. With adoption rates increasing across various countries, this is a clear sign that offering daily payroll is about to become the new norm globally.  In view of these, we’ve invited Mr. Shanu Bhattee, the Country Director and Ms. Kristina San Mateo, the Business Development Head from "GET PAID", a very promising B2B and B2C earned wage access platform in the Asia Pacific region as they share with us their valuable insights on EWA as well as its critical importance to our digital economy. Corporate website: www.getpaid.asia Email: [email protected], [email protected]

A recent McKinsey report states that the worldwide expenditure on digital transformation will reach an astonishing $3.4 trillion by the year 2026. However, this is not just about financial investment. It indicates businesses placing notable bets on the transformative power of technology. It is therefore evident that the world of digital innovation is evolving constantly and businesses are now in the position to keep up with its emerging trends to stay competitive in the market. Embracing these trends is not only significant for survival but also to thrive in this digital age.  In view of these, we've invited Ms. Tanvi Saxena, the Chief Executive Officer of a very dynamic fintech company in the Asia Pacific Region, "Grover Consult" based in Singapore as she explains to us the value proposition of digital innovation to the financial industry and its significant relevance to our digital economy. Corporate Website: https://www.groverconsult.com/ LinkedIn: Tanvi Saxena Email: [email protected]

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms such as ChatGPT that can be used to create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. Recent breakthroughs in the field have the potential to drastically change the way we approach content creation. In the years since its wide deployment, machine learning has demonstrated impact in a number of industries, accomplishing things like medical imaging analysis  and high-resolution weather forecasts. A 2022 McKinsey survey shows that AI adoption has more than doubled over the past five years, and investment in AI is exponentially increasing. In view of these, we've invited a pioneering technology leader, Dan Chuparkoff, formerly from the tech giant - Google, the prestigious global enterprise - McKinsey and the 6 Billion USD IPO – Atlassian and presently the CEO of Reinvention Labs based in Chicago, USA as he explains to us the value proposition of Generative AI and its significant relevance to our digital economy. Corporate website: www.danchuparkoff.com LinkedIn: Dan Chuparkoff  

Wearable devices hold great promise, particularly for data generation for cutting-edge health research, and their demand has risen considerably in the last few years. At this stage, 640 million wearable technology devices are expected to be shipped worldwide by 2027. On average, 1 in 5 Americans use a smartwatch or fitness tracker or any other type of wearable technology. In 2025, the wireless health monitoring segment of the wearable tech industry is projected to reach $312.4 billion according to the recent study by PwC. In view of these, we've invited Dr. Eliott Justin MD, FACEP, the CEO and Founder of FirmTech Inc. from Montana, United States of America as he shares with us his valuable insights on wearable technology and its significant relevance to Health and Wellness as well as to our digital society. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Eliott Justin MD, FACEP Corporate website: https://myfirmtech.com/

Asia-Pacific anti-money laundering market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2024 to 2028. Deloitte market research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 14.0% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2028 and expected to reach USD 1,683,320 million by 2028. Growing demand for transaction monitoring system that assess financial crime patterns can act as a major factor for the growth of the market. In view of these, we've invited Mr. Eric Favila, the Founder and CEO of AMLakas Corporation based from Singapore as he explains to us the value proposition of an Anti Money Laundering digital platform and its significant relevance to our digital economy. Linkedin: Eric Favila Email: [email protected] Corporate Website: https://www.amlakas.com