Standard Chartered at Money20/20

• Sunday Domingo, Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered
• Elie Bertha, Chief Product Officer, Thunes
• Kiran Mistry, Regional Head of Financial Services, APAC, SAP Asia

Client experience is fast becoming the key differentiator in corporate banking – and the bar is being set by consumer apps, not traditional treasury tools. As businesses demand real-time visibility, seamless APIs and integrated workflows, banks and fintechs are rethinking how treasury services are delivered.

From payments and FX to emerging digital assets, the challenge is clear: how do we simplify growing complexity without hiding risks or reducing control. This session explores how bank-grade infrastructure and fintech agility are converging to make the complex feel simple for businesses of all sizes.

• Mark Willis, Global Head of API & Digital Assets Platforms, Standard Chartered
• Jessie Toh, Vice President and Global Treasuru, Coda Payments

What happens when treasurers stop clicking screens and start delegating outcomes? In this live on stand demo, see an agent execute real treasury workflows within policy, detecting liquidity imbalances, proposing FX and sweeps, and acting via bank APIs. A sneak peek into how agentic finance could reshape daily treasury operations.

• Justin Ho, Executive Director, Structured Solutions Development, Cash, Standard Chartered
• Himanshu Arora, Director, Banking Partnership & New Market Development, Airwallex

What Paytechs actually need from their banking partners – being an invisible, scalable and reliable layer – and why most banks still don’t get it.

• Craig Corte, Global Head, Digital, Data & Coverage Platforms, Standard Chartered
• Melchor Plabasan, Department Head of Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
• Victor Yim, Head of AI and Data, Cyberport Hong Kong
• Nic Ngoo, Chief Technology Officer, Ryt Bank
• Imelda ‘Ida’ Tiongson, President & Trustee, OPAL Portfolio Investments SPV & FinTech Alliance.Ph.
• Mr. Stéphane Latouche, Chief Representative for Asia-Pacific at Banque de France
• Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands
• Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data & AI Officer, CIMB (Malaysia)

With 71 per cent of organisations having already adopted AI/ML technologies and 84 per cent poised to explore cognitive AI, this roundtable convenes regulators and industry leaders to develop harmonised operational approaches to AI governance in financial services across Asia.

The session will address critical challenges in establishing practical ethical AI principles, defining appropriate algorithmic fairness requirements, and creating explainability standards that maintain consumer trust while enabling innovation. Participants will move beyond theoretical discussions to identify tangible solutions for technical implementation, specifically focusing on creating frameworks that are internationally interoperable for diverse markets.

Through structured public-private dialogue, participants will work toward actionable frameworks that respect human dignity and autonomy while acknowledging the competitive realities facing financial institutions in Asia’s diverse markets.

• Sunday Domingo, Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered
• Jenn Giacobbe, Global Head of Investment Banking & Sell Side Research, LSEG
• Kelly Rodriques, CEO, Forge Global
• Kerry Wong, Head of IR, Pantera Capital
• John P Kelly, Managing Director, Client Innovation, CB Insights (Moderator)

Private markets are fundamentally reshaping APAC’s financial landscape as traditional boundaries between public and private capital dissolve. This panel explores how banks and financial institutions are adapting to this hybrid market structure and where institutional capital is flowing.

We’ll examine the latest funding trends, strategic partnerships, and exit strategies across Asia-Pacific’s evolving private markets. Financial leaders will gain actionable insights into the infrastructure and opportunities defining the future of capital deployment in the region.

• Craig Corte, Global Head, Digital, Data & Coverage Platforms, CIB, Standard Chartered
• Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data & AI Officer, CIMB
• Sirisha Voruganti, CEO & Managing Director, Lloyds Technology Centre
• Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Executive Director, Bangkok Bank
• Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Money20/20 (Moderator)

AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming core banking infrastructure. Leaders from global banks and technology organisations discuss how financial institutions are embedding AI into operations, risk management, customer experience, and decision-making at scale. From data readiness to responsible AI governance, this session explores what it truly takes to run a bank in the age of AI while maintaining trust, resilience, and regulatory confidence.

• Danielle Szetho, Head DA Portfolio Management & Governance
• Dominic Maffei, CEO, Anchorpoint
• Edward Carroll, Head of MHC Markets and Corporate Finance, MHC Digital Group

Join us as we explore the rise of local currency Stablecoins in the Asia-Pacific region in a fun and interactive Q&A. We’ll hear insights from Dominic Maffei (Anchorpoint) and Edward Caroll (MHC Digital Group) and discuss their aspirations and plans in this space. But watch out for any mentions of our Stablecoin taboo words – the consequences could be terrible (but potentially still tasty!)

Back by overwhelming demand, the Closed-Door Banking Leadership Session returns in 2026 as the premier private forum for Asia’s top banking executives. Last year’s debut set a new benchmark for high-trust, high-impact dialogue among the region’s financial elite.

Held away from cameras and press, this is where decision-makers exchange ideas, challenge norms, and shape the future of finance-together.

• Sunday Domingo, Global Head, Digital Channel Solutions, Standard Chartered
• Raymond Ng, CEO Singapore  & SEA, Revolut
• Pedro Uria-Recio, Chief Data & AI Officer, CIMB
• Shinichi Takatori, Founder & CEO, Kyasg Inc.
• Sheyantha Abeykoon, Group CEO, Boost
• Trevor Clarke, Chief Analyst, Enterprise & IT Channels, Omida (Moderator)

• Dhiraj Bajaj, Global Head of FI, Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered
• Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich, Executive Vice President, KASIKORNBANK & Chairperson of the Board, Orbix Group      
• Julia Zhou, Chief Operating Officer, Caladan
• Giorgia Pellizzari, Chief Product Officer & Head of Custody, Hex Trust
• Kah Kit Yip, Group Head, Blockchain & Digital Assets, UOB

Money is evolving fast. Digital asset ecosystems are breaking down barriers, rewriting the rules, and reshaping the way we think about value, payments, and financial systems. From blockchain to DeFi to tokenized assets, this session dives into the cutting-edge innovations driving the future of money.

Discover how these technologies are creating new opportunities, challenging the status quo, and unlocking financial freedom for billions. Get ready to explore the bold ideas, big bets, and game-changing strategies that are redefining money in ways we never thought possible. This is where the future of finance takes shape.