The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is inviting members and friends to participate in the Chief Compliance Officer Conference being organized by Trueventus, an ABA Knowledge Partner, on 20-21 May 2026 at the Aloft Singapore Novena, Singapore.
(1) INTRODUCTION
In today’s fast-changing regulatory and risk landscape, the role of the Chief Compliance Officer has become central to organizational integrity, resilience, and strategic success. Rising regulatory expectations, technological disruption, and growing financial crime risks are placing compliance leaders at the forefront of protecting both reputation and business value.
The Chief Compliance Officer Conference 2026 brings together senior compliance leaders and industry experts to exchange insights, address emerging challenges, and explore forward-looking solutions. Join your peers to discover how AI, advanced analytics, and innovative compliance strategies can strengthen governance, enhance risk management, and position compliance as a true driver of organizational trust and growth.
(2) THEMES FOR DISCUSSION
- Gain fresh insights into the most pressing and emerging compliance challenges across Singapore and the APAC region.
- Discover how AI, automation, and data analytics are transforming compliance into a smarter, more efficient function.
- Learn proven strategies to strengthen defenses against financial crime, cyber risks, and reputational threats.
- Explore how to build agile, future-ready compliance programs that support business growth and regulatory confidence
(3) AGENDA
Day One: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
08:00 Registration & coffee
08:50 Opening keynote address
09:00 Session One: Exploring the strategic evolution of the Chief Compliance Officer's role in navigating the complexities of a rapidly digitizing and intensely regulated global economy
09:45 Session Two: Navigating the intricacies of ASEAN regulations and understanding it’s push towards regulatory convergence to ensure seamless cross-border compliance strategies
10:30 Speed Networking: The Mad Minutes!
11:05 Morning Refreshments
11:30 Session Three: Artificial Intelligence for advanced predictive compliance analytics and proactive risk management to identify and mitigate threats
12:15 Session Four: Addressing the latest updates to data privacy regulations and achieving technical readiness for robust data protection and compliance frameworks
13:00 Networking luncheon
14:00 Session Five: Constructing highly effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs with cutting-edge Reg-Tech solutions for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and real-time transaction monitoring
14:45 Session Six: Bridging the gap between compliance and IT to develop integrated cybersecurity risk management frameworks
15:30 Afternoon Refreshments
16:00 Session Seven: Implementing best practices for secure digital recordkeeping, comprehensive and immutable audit trails, and e_cient e-discovery processes
16:45 Session Eight: Developing robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance frameworks for seamless enterprise-wide integration and implementation
17:30 Session Nine Revolutionizing compliance monitoring through the automation capabilities of smart contracts and blockchain technology
18:15 End of Day One
Day Two: Thursday, 21s t May 2026
08:00 Registration & coffee
08:50 Opening keynote address
09:00 Session One: Managing the complexities of cross-border data transfers using Legal Tech solutions to ensure seamless, secure, and compliant international operations and data governance
09:45 Session Two: Implementing a "Compliance by Design" methodology to embed regulatory controls, ethical considerations, and security measures directly into the lifecycle of product
10:30 Morning refreshment
11:00 Session Three: Exploring the innovative opportunities and inherent limits of regulatory sandboxes within Singapore's vibrant FinTech ecosystem
11:45 Session Four: Architecting a holistic and integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework to streamline operations, enhance enterprise-wide oversight
12:30 Networking luncheon
14:00 Session Five: Implementing a "Compliance by Design" methodology to embed regulatory controls, ethical considerations, and security measures directly into the lifecycle of products
14:45 Session Six: Establishing robust, secure, and transparent whistleblower protection programs and ethical reporting channels for early detection of misconduct
15:30 Afternoon refreshment
16:00 Session Seven: Developing robust incident response plans and navigating complex regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions for effective management of Compliance related crises
16:45 Session Eight: Enhancing sanctions screening capabilities and integrating geopolitical risk intelligence to navigate complex international trade restrictions
17:30 Session Nine: Establishing robust governance frameworks and ethical guidelines for the responsible development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence within compliance operations
18:15 End of Conference
For more details about the Conference, please download the informational brochure HERE write to nicollerey@trueventus.com. Contact ABA at programs@aba.com.tw to take advantage of 10% discount for ABA members.
About Trueventus:
Trueventus is a Kuala Lumpur based organization that aims to transform businesses through an established channel in the professional meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions industry. Its events are normally held in major capitals of South East Asia, depending on the targeted audience. Its professional events emphasize distinctive characteristics featuring luminaries of each targeted industry.
