The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) and Fintelekt Advisory Services, an ABA Knowledge Partner, are inviting bankers accross Asia to join the 60-minute webinar entitled “Balancing AML & Data Protection Obligations” to be held on 15 July 2026 at 3PM Singapore Time.
Introduction
As financial institutions strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls while responding to increasingly stringent data protection laws, compliance teams face growing challenges in balancing transparency, information sharing, customer monitoring, and privacy obligations.
Different jurisdictions are adopting varying approaches to data localization, cross-border sharing, customer consent, and investigative access, creating operational and legal complexities across markets.
Themes for discussion
This webinar will explore how institutions are navigating the intersection of privacy and financial crime compliance and discuss practical approaches to managing conflicting regulatory expectations. Discussions will focus on:
- Areas of friction between AML/CFT obligations and data privacy requirements across jurisdictions;
- Challenges related to cross-border information sharing, data localization, and customer data access;
- Practical implications for transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC, and investigations;
- How can financial institutions design governance and controls to balance both obligations;
- Regional experiences and emerging approaches to regulatory interpretation and implementation.
Speakers
Register for free HERE.
Fintelekt Advisory Services Pvt Ltd. is a specialist in training and advisory in anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) within banking and financial services sectors. It systematically invests its time and effort in building the skill level of professionals working in the banking and financial sector by assimilating and dispensing industry-reviewed best practices and knowledge.
