Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave (GIFT City) 2026

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Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave (GIFT City) 2026

5 August 2026
9.30 am to 4.00 pm
GIFT City

Fintelekt’s AML Leadership Conclave (GIFT City) 2026 will bring together senior leaders, regulators, compliance professionals, and industry experts to examine the evolving financial crime landscape and the implications for IFSCA-regulated entities.

As financial institutions navigate emerging threats, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and growing expectations around AML effectiveness, the Conclave will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue on the risks, trends, and priorities shaping the future of financial crime compliance.

Join the conversations that matter, gain insights from leading practitioners and regulators, and connect with the professionals driving AML effectiveness across GIFT City.

Agenda

9.30 am - 10.00 am

Registration

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Inaugural Session

Welcome Remarks

Shirish Pathak
Managing Director,
Fintelekt

Keynote Address

V. Ilancheliyan
Joint Director, Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND)

Regulatory Address

Pradeep N. Deo
Chief General Manager, Department of Banking Supervision and Division of AML/CFT, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

11.00 am - 11.30 am

Networking and Refreshments Break

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Presentation: Risk-Based AML Framework: Moving beyond tick box compliance

As GIFT City evolves into a global financial hub, institutions must move beyond a checklist-driven approach and embed financial crime prevention into their governance, decision-making, and business practices. This presentation will highlight how AML can be embraced as an organisational value, and why building the right culture is critical to safeguarding trust, reputation, and long-term sustainability in the region.

Charan Rawat
CEO India, Rabobank and Trainer, Fintelekt

12.15 pm - 1.15 pm

Panel Discussion: The Evolving AML Landscape: Emerging Threats and Regulatory Expectations

The financial crime landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by digitalisation, cross-border financial activity, fraud ecosystems, and the increasing use of emerging technologies. This panel will examine key AML risks facing financial institutions today and discuss how regulatory expectations are adapting in response to these developments.

Arpita Bedekar
Chief Operating Officer, Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Sonu
Chief Compliance Officer, CTBC Bank IBU GIFT City

Kartikay Vyas
Principal Officer (PO) & Designated Director (FIU) - GIFT City - Axis Trustee Services

Yogesh Parswani
Compliance & Principal Officer, YES Bank IBU

1.15 pm - 2.15 pm

Networking Lunch

2.15 pm - 3.30 pm

Panel Discussion: Demonstrating AML Effectiveness: Priorities for GIFT City

Regulators are increasingly focused not just on the existence of AML controls, but on whether they deliver meaningful outcomes. This panel will explore what AML effectiveness looks like in practice and how GIFT City entities can strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks to meet evolving expectations.

Charan Rawat
CEO India, Rabobank and Trainer, Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Bhavna Kachhawa
Associate Vice President- Compliance, Ares Management Corporation

Anubrata Mullick
Vice President and Principal Officer, India Exim Finserve

Chiranjeev Jha
Head Risk Compliance, Axis Bank GIFT City IBU

3.30 pm

Vote of Thanks

Registration

Registrations for the Conclave are now closed as we have reached full capacity.

Partners

Display Partners

Over the past 15+ 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.

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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.

Solytics Partners is a global RiskTech100 analytics firm specializing in transforming AML/FCC, Risk, and Data Analytics functions for financial institutions. Our expertise spans transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, alert prioritization, customer segmentation, and model validation for AML/Fraud. With a unique approach to “accelerated services delivery” and “advanced technology solutions,” we empower financial institutions across the US, Europe, MENA, South Africa, and APAC to meet evolving regulatory requirements and strengthen risk management. Leveraging deep domain knowledge and global experience, we help our client’s future-proof their compliance and risk frameworks while enhancing operational efficiency.

TSS Consultancy Private Limited is a trusted RegTech company with over 15 years of experience, serving 350+ financial institutions, including banks, brokers, insurers, and NBFCs. Specializing in intelligent compliance solutions built on automation, regulatory accuracy.

TrackWizz and Screenzaa, help institutions manage critical areas like Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and surveillance. These solutions embed due diligence at every stage, ensuring seamless compliance and risk mitigation.