Embracing new technologies and implementing an effective digital transformation strategy have been key factors for banks to stay competitive in recent years. The emergence of Fintech that leverages AI and Blockchain is changing the traditional banking landscape and could bring more changes in the near future.

The banking industry will further become more innovative, vibrant and competitive with new digital banks entering the market. What impact will this have in Singapore?

In this busy marketplace, what will the future of banking look like? What is the impact on large local banks? How will changes affect different markets? What, as customers, should we expect?

In partnership with Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce (SGDCC), join us as we gather a panel of experts who are at the forefront of the banking digital transformation to share their perspectives.

Panelists:

• Chris McPherson, International CEO, SPECTRUM (Moderator)
• Dr Dennis Khoo, Group Head of TMRW Digital Group, UOB
• Kelvin Tan, Venture Lead, SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank
• Anthony Koh, Co-Founder and Group CEO, MC Payment

Programme:

• 6.30pm: Registration and Networking
• 7.00pm: Panel Discussion I Q&A
• 8.20pm: Wrap up I Networking
• 9.00pm: End of Event

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Panelists' Profile:

As the International CEO of SPECTRUM, Chris McPherson spearheads the technology and business club’s expansion plans in Singapore and internationally. Bringing more than 25 years of regional leadership and management experience, he helps achieve SPECTRUM’s vision of building a globally connected ecosystem.

With a successful track record in leading high-growth technology startups to regional companies, Chris has deep knowledge of the APAC region and strong experience in the business IT and Telecommunications space. Prior to joining SPECTRUM, Chris was Managing Director of APAC and Japan at Condeco. He has also worked with organisations of different sizes and growth stages from startups to MNCs and listed companies including Intel, Raritan Asia Pacific and LenovoEMC (previously Iomega).

A travel enthusiast and an avid runner, Chris has been based in Singapore for the past 20 years.

Dr Dennis Khoo is the chief architect and head of UOB’s digital bank TMRW, which is built for ASEAN’s digital generation. He is responsible for the strategy, growth and delivery of TMRW. Dr. Khoo is an accomplished consumer banker and speaker in innovation and leadership. With three decades of experience in banking as well as in information technology, he has held senior positions within both industries, which enabled him to bring a unique vantage point in crafting and executing a banking strategy for a digital world. Prior to UOB, he was Head of Consumer Banking at an international bank. He holds an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. He also has a Masters in Business Research and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.

Kelvin Tan is the Venture Lead for nexus at Standard Chartered, under SC Ventures - a new business unit established in March 2018 to lead innovation and promote intrapreneurship across the Group, run a professional investment unit to invest in fintech companies, and promote the testing and implementation of new business models with new disruptive ventures.

Standard Chartered Bank is advanced in embarking upon the digital banking journey as seen from their joint venture in Hong Kong for the digital banking license as well as the roll out of the African digital bank in multiple markets.

As part of SC Ventures, Kelvin is leading the build of a disruptive platform to solve for truly exponential growth through a differentiated business model.

Kelvin has held multiple roles in the bank ranging from Transaction Banking to Retail Products and Payments to Strategic Programmes, between 2012 and 2018. In those roles, he has led cross functional, cross border teams to deliver multiple capabilities for the bank including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay in multiple locales and the MyWay program (Singapore’s first silver generation targeted product program).

Kelvin holds an A.M from the Committee in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University.

Anthony Koh is a visionary, thought leader and techno-preneur. He has vast experience in financial technology industry and filed 3 patents. He co-founded MCPAYMENT in 2005, a regional financial technology company specialised in Merchant Payment Services and providing digital enabling services. As a group CEO, he provides strategic direction, growth and expansion plans to the company.

He is also the founding member of Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to the Board.

Prior to his current role, he was involved in the internet startup in the DotCom Era in mid 1990s when the internet was at its infancy. He sold the internet company running the Property Portal to a listco subsequently.

In 2012, he was invited as one of the key speakers in Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Start-up Conference held in Seoul.

Anthony Koh holds an MBA from Andrews University (USA) and a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore.