Must-Attend Event

Fintelekt AML Leadership Conclave (Zambia) 2025

2 December 2025
9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Lusaka, Zambia

Fintelekt’s AML Leadership Conclave in Zambia marks Fintelekt’s foray into Africa and underlines our commitment to strengthening the region’s fight against financial crime.

The conclave will bring together regulators, financial institutions, and compliance leaders from Zambia’s AML/CFT ecosystem to address pressing challenges, share practical insights, and strategize on building stronger frameworks.

With Zambia’s growing financial sector and exposure to cross-border risks, the discussions will focus on aligning with international standards and driving collective action for a resilient, compliant financial system.

Agenda

8.00 am - 9.00 am

Registration

9.00 am - 10.00 am

Inaugural Session
Speakers:

Welcome Remarks:
Shirish Pathak
Managing Director, Fintelekt

Keynote Address:
Chandiona Lungu
Manager for Compliance and Prevention, Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Zambia
Representing:
Diphat Tembo
Director – Compliance and Prevention

10.00 am - 11.00 am

Understanding ML/TF Risks in Cryptocurrencies

This session will provide insights into the evolving landscape of virtual assets and the associated money laundering and terrorist financing risks. It will explore how cryptocurrencies are being used within and outside the regulated financial system, emerging typologies observed globally, and the challenges faced by regulators and financial institutions in monitoring and mitigating these risks.

Speaker:

Arpita Bedekar 
Chief Operating Officer, Fintelekt

11.00 am - 11.30 am

Networking and Refreshments Break

11.30 am - 12.40 pm

Panel Discussion: The CEO’s Role in Strengthening AML Culture

This high-level panel will discuss how tone from the top influences the effectiveness of AML frameworks. The discussion will explore strategic priorities, governance structures, and leadership challenges in building a strong compliance culture, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system.

Panelists: 

Shirish Pathak
Managing Director, Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Dr Kuldip Paliwal
Managing Director & CEO, First Alliance Bank Zambia

Sarosh Nicholas
Senior Director of Sales, Quantum Data Engines

Joseph Muvombo
Head of Training and Professional Development, Compliance Institute of Zambia

12.40 pm - 1.00 pm

Presentation: The Future of RegTech
Speaker:

Sarosh Nicholas
Senior Director of Sales, Quantum Data Engines

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Lunch

2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Improving the Quality of Suspicious Transaction Reports

High-quality STRs are critical to effective financial intelligence. This session will explore common pitfalls, best practices, and practical steps for enhancing the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of STRs filed by reporting entities in Zambia.

Speaker:

Vikas Tandon
Trainer, Fintelekt

3.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Panel Discussion - Emerging AML/CFT Risk Areas and Cross-Border Mitigation Strategies

As Zambia’s financial sector expands and integrates more deeply with regional and global markets, new AML/CFT risk areas are emerging—from digital payments and virtual assets to trade-based money laundering and fraud. This panel will examine how cross-border transactions amplify these risks, highlight typologies most relevant to Zambia, and discuss practical mitigation strategies that balance compliance with financial inclusion and growth.

Panelists: 

Vikas Tandon
Trainer, Fintelekt
(Moderator)

Joel Bundo
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, First Alliance Bank

Eddie Lungu
Head, Compliance, United Bank for Africa, Zambia

Rajesh Kini
SVP and Chief Sales Officer, Ixsight Technologies

Sherry Maponga
Legal and Compliance Manager, Lusaka Securities Exchange

Temba Nonde
Executive Head of Compliance, Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco)

4.30 pm

Vote of Thanks and Closing Session

Registration Request

Registrations for this Conclave are now closed.

For any questions, please get in touch with Oliver Dickson, Vice President – Sales at [email protected].

Partners

Platinum Partner

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.

Panel Partner

Ixsight Technologies focuses on Deep-Tech and End-User Centric IP-based products designed to mitigate onboarding risks, prevent money laundering, ensure regulatory compliance, manage fraud, and enhance advanced KYC screening processes. With a steadfast commitment to ongoing innovation and a keen understanding of end-user requirements, Ixsight has positioned itself as a leader in addressing the complex and vast data landscape in India, serving major registries, bureaus, and the financial industry. The company was among the pioneers in adopting artificial intelligence and natural language processing, seamlessly incorporating these technologies into its solutions.

AML Complai offers a robust platform for comprehensive anti-money laundering checks throughout the entire customer journey, screening against over hundreds of local and global lists, while providing real-time KYC and alert monitoring. Additionally, Deduplix, another cutting-edge solution from Ixsight, delivers a range of micro-services for fraud screening, face matching, and group exposure metrics. The Deduplix Engine continuously monitors 2 million records against 1 billion records in real-time across the nation, supporting the CERSAI-CKYC initiative.

We invite technology providers, consulting firms and other service providers to explore partnership opportunities.

Why should you consider partnering with us in 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

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

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

This is a staging enviroment

Key Discussion Points

Panel Discussion: The CEO’s Role in Strengthening AML Culture

  • The role of leadership in setting the tone for AML compliance.

  • Integrating AML priorities into business strategy and risk management.

  • Building and sustaining a strong culture of compliance across the organization.

  • Navigating regulatory expectations and reputational risks.

  • Balancing growth, innovation, and compliance in a dynamic financial landscape.

Key Discussion Points

Panel Discussion on Emerging AML/CFT Risk Areas and Cross-Border Mitigation Strategies

  • The impact of cross-border trade and remittances on Zambia’s AML/CFT risk landscape.
  • Emerging typologies in digital payments, fintech, and virtual assets.
  • Trade-based money laundering (TBML) risks in regional and international commerce.
  • Striking the right balance between mitigation measures and financial inclusion.
  • Complying with regulatory expectations around targeted financial sanctions.
  • Leveraging regional cooperation and technology to strengthen Zambia’s defences