The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is inviting members and colleagues to participate in Know Your Customer Optimization Conference on 15-16 October 2025 at the JW Marriot Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Organized by Trueventus, the two-day event comprises 8 different sessions, navigating the complexities of business operating within compliance, cost control and business expansion. The rise of sophisticated fraud and money laundering techniques demand a more agile and efficient approach to KYC optimization to reduce their impact on banking, fintech, and ecommerce, among others.
Day One will focus on issues such as (1) Practical Implications of Digital KYC Adoption and the Expected Standards for Electronic Identity Verification, (2) Tailoring due diligence levels based on the customer’s risk profile rather than a one-size fits-all process, (3) Risk-based KYC approaches for scalable due diligence, (4) Future-Proofing Financial Services: Proactive AI & Identity Intelligence Against Next-Gen Fraud, (5) Cross-border Regulatory and Compliance Requirements for local business dealing with international customers and Data Transfer in KYC, (6) eKYC in the Virtual Asset (VA) licensing regime, (7) Panel discussion on AML and CT Regulations and Their Specific Impact on KYC Obligations for Various Industries, and (8) Increasing Adoption of Risk-based Approaches in KYC for Tailored Due Diligence Based on Customer Profiles and Transaction Risks.
Day Two presents another set of valuable issues for discussion such as (1) Elevating Risk and Compliance to the C-Suite and the need for more Chief Risk Officer roles in Asia, (2) CStrategies in Navigating Cross-Border Compliance Across Multiple Regions, (3) Panel discussion on Reducing Onboarding Time while Maintaining Compliance, (4) Balancing KYC Automation with Regulatory Expectations, (5) KYC Monitoring and Ongoing Due Diligence Processes for High-Risk Customers, (6) Analyzing Seamless and Frictionless Digital onboarding Experiences and how Optimized KYC can Meet these Demands, (7) Feasibility and Security Implications of Utilizing Blockchain Technology and Decentralized Identity Solutions for Streamlined KYC Management.
A total of 17 distinguished senior practitioners from renowned financial institutions such as Bank of the Philippine Islands, Bank Islan Malaysia Berhad, Standard Chartered Bank, Mastercard, CIMB Thai Bank, Swiss Re International SE, GXBank, and OCBC, among others, will present case studies and share experiences in KYC processes, evolution, technologies and cost measures.
For more details about the Conference, you can visit the Conference website HERE and also download the brochure HERE. You can write to farhana@trueventus.com for more specific details.
Participating ABA delegates will benefit from a 10% discount from the listed price shown in the application form included in the brochure.
About 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.
