The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is inviting members and friends to participate in the Fraud and Financial Crime Asia 2026 forum, which will be held on 21 May 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Introduction
The Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal moment, shaped by economic uncertainty, rapid digital transformation, and an increasingly sophisticated financial crime landscape. As financial ecosystems evolve, so do the threats—from money laundering and fraud to cybercrime and complex regulatory challenges.
Now in its 6th year, Fraud & Financial Crime Asia has become a key platform for senior leaders from the public and private sectors to address these challenges. The forum fosters collaboration, enabling participants to exchange insights, discuss emerging risks, and explore innovative strategies to safeguard financial systems across the region.
As financial crime continues to grow in complexity, the need for cross-sector cooperation has never been more pressing. The 2026 edition offers a valuable opportunity to engage with industry experts and contribute to building a more resilient and secure financial sector.
Agenda
08:15-09:00 Event Open & Networking.
09:00-09:05 Introduction from Regulation Asia by Nick Wakefield, Co-founder & Commercial Director, Regulation Asia.
09:05-09:15 Opening Remarks by Bradley Maclean, Co-founder & Editorial Director, Regulation Asia.
09:15-09:35 Opening Keynote: Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering by Mitsutoshi Kajikawa, Co-Chair, Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering.
09:35-10:10 Panel: Fraud Today and Money Laundering Tomorrow: The Infrastructure Behind Financial Crime.
10:10-10:45 Panel: Real-Time Rails, Real-Time Risk: Securing Asia's Instant Payment Revolution.
10:45-11:05 Networking Break.
11:05-11:40 Panel: Collective Defence: From Information Sharing to Coordinated Disruption.
11:40-12:15 Panel: Follow the Money: The Evolution of Cross-border Investigations and Disruption.
12:15-12:35 Fireside Chat: Insider Threats: An Unfiltered Account from Wirecard Whistleblower.
12:35-13:35 Lunch & Networking Break / Sponsored Luncheons.
Stream A: Payments, Banking & Complex Risk
13:35-14:10 Panel: Identity Assurance in a Synthetic Age.
14:10-14:45 Panel: Transaction Monitoring in the Age of Adaptive Crime.
14:45-15:15 Panel: Governance Under Pressure: AI and Model Risk Management.
Stream B: Informal Networks & Parallel Financial Systems
13:35-14:10 Panel: Destination Integration: Financial Hubs, Corruption and Capital.
14:10-14:45 Panel: Liquidity Corridors: Crypto, Stablecoins and Cross System Transfers.
14:45-15:15 Panel: From Poaching to Payments: Tackling the Trafficking in Natural Resources and Wildlife.
15:15-15:35 Networking Break.
15:35-16:00 Fireside Chat: Lobsters, the Death of Civilizations, and the Risk-Based Approach.
16:00-16:35 Panel: Sanctions, Conflicts of Law, Legally Grey Zones and Indirect Exposures.
16:35-16:55 Fireside chat with Tom Wright, Co-Founder, Project Brazen (New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer finalist.)
16:55-17:15 Panel: Moderator Reflections – Key Learnings from the Day.
17:15-17:20 Closing Remarks.
For more details about the Summit and registration fee, please visit their website HERE.
We are pleased to inform you that participating ABA members will benefit from a 15% discount from the listed price. Interested ABA members, please write to the ABA Secretariat at aba@aba.org.tw to obtain the discount code.
About Regulation Asia:
Since November 2013, Regulation Asia provides breaking news, insights, analysis and events on the latest regulatory developments impacting APAC banking and financial markets. Every day it serves 30,000+ financial services professionals across over 1,000+ financial institutions in 60+ countries - as well as regulatory bodies, exchanges, technology firms and other service providers.
