Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave 2025 (Sri Lanka)

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Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave 2025 (Sri Lanka)

11 February 2025
8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Taj Samudra Colombo, Sri Lanka

Registrations are now closed for this conclave.

Fintelekt’s AML Leadership Conclave is a premier platform which will bring together leading experts, regulators, financial institutions, and compliance professionals from Sri Lanka’s AML/CFT ecosystem.

The Conclave aims to provide an engaging environment for knowledge-sharing on current challenges, strategizing to strengthen AML/CFT frameworks, and driving collective action toward combating financial crime and ensuring regulatory alignment, especially considering the upcoming Mutual Evaluation of Sri Lanka by the Asia Pacific Group (APG).

Agenda

8.00 am - 9.00 am

Registration

9.00 am - 11.00 am

Welcome Remarks

Shirish Pathak
Managing Director,
Fintelekt

Keynote Address
Regulatory Expectations from Reporting Entities

Dr. (Mrs.) W. G. S. S. J. Keerthiratne
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit, Sri Lanka

Presentation
The Strategic Evolution of AML Leadership

Vikas Tandon
Trainer,
Fintelekt

Presentation
Key Regional Trends and AML/CFT Priorities for 2025

Arpita Bedekar
Chief Operating Officer,
Fintelekt

11.00 am to 11.30 am

Networking and Refreshments Break

11.30 am to 12.30 pm

Panel Discussion
Emerging AML/CFT Risks Areas and Mitigation Strategies

This panel will explore the evolving landscape of financial crimes, highlighting the latest trends, strategies, and technologies used to combat these crimes. Experts will share actionable insights on strengthening organizational defences, implementing adaptive compliance frameworks, and fostering a culture of proactive risk management.

Arpita Bedekar
Chief Operating Officer,
Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Neil Rasiah
Assistant General Manager - Compliance, Hatton National Bank

Hasitha Mapalagama
Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, AIA Insurance Lanka

Sudarshana Jayasekera
Chief Compliance Officer, Sampath Bank

12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Networking Lunch

1.30 pm to 2.30 pm

Panel Discussion
Enhancing Customer Due Diligence and Screening

This panel will examine critical challenges in customer due diligence (CDD) and screening amidst evolving financial crime typologies. Industry leaders will share strategies and best practices implemented by leading financial institutions. The discussion will also highlight the transformative role of technology in strengthening KYC/CDD functions in today’s complex financial landscape.

Vikas Tandon
Trainer,
Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Summaiya Macan Markar
Chief Legal, Compliance and Data Protection Officer, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited

Jonathan Sanam
Vice President – Sales, Quantum Data Engines

Poornima Lenora
Compliance Officer
HDFC Bank

Harini Jayaweera
Chief Compliance Officer / Head FCC & CMLCO, Standard Chartered Bank

2.30 pm - 2.45 pm

Networking and Refreshments Break

2.45 pm to 3.45 pm

Panel Discussion
Transaction Monitoring and Reporting

Industry experts will revisit the fundamentals of transaction monitoring, focusing on the application of a risk-based approach and managing false positives in a dynamic and real-time financial services environment. The discussion will also cover emerging technologies and innovations that can enhance transaction monitoring capabilities.

Shirish Pathak
Managing Director,
Fintelekt
(Moderator)

I.K.L. Sasi Mahendran
Compliance Officer, National Savings Bank

Amruta Raje
Director of Solutions, Quantum Data Engines

Kapila Perera
Chief Risk Officer, First Capital Holdings

Mahika Rajakaruna
Head of Compliance, Siyapatha Finance PLC

Chandima Kannangara
Head of Compliance and Anti Financial Crime, Deutsche Bank AG Colombo

3.45 pm - 4.00 pm

Closing Session

Partners

Panel Partners

Over the past 13+ years, Quantum Data Engines (QDE) has built suites of products that leverage powerful algorithms (ML and Al) that parse banking data to detect patterns and aid faster business-critical decision-making. QDE’s impact reverberates across borders, currently serving banks in 14 countries. Processing over 1 billion transactions daily, our products are the cornerstone of operational excellence, providing an unprecedented advantage in the fast-paced world of BFSI. QDE understands the needs of banking and financial institutions, especially the nuances and differences in various global markets, and has crafted robust solutions tailored across three critical areas.

Navigate Consulting enables banks and financial institutions around the world to better understand Financial Crime Management and make the most productive use of their AML and Fraud Management systems through training and knowledge sharing. We are the authorized training partner for Compass AML, the anti-money laundering solution of Quantum Data Engines. Our services also include improving data accuracy for financial crime compliance through data mapping, quality checks, addressing data gaps, and ensuring sufficiency to meet regulatory standards.

We invite technology providers, consulting firms and other service providers to explore partnership opportunities. Why should you consider partnering with this conclave?

Build thought leadership with the target audience by speaking on your area of expertise
Build new relationships and deepen the existing ones with clients, decision makers and influencers
Enhance your sales pipeline in banking, financial services, insurance, regulatory and other reporting sectors
Showcase your brand, product and solutions in front of a highly relevant and targeted audience

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Registration

Registrations are now closed for this conclave.

For any query, please contact:

Oliver Dickson
Vice President
+91 93700 78917 / +91 98231 88864
[email protected]