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Melvin Ooi is a fintech and digital banking operator with experience in building licensed digital banks1 Articles

Cynthia Ignatius is a Writer for Fintech News Malaysia1 Articles

Rohit Narang is the Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC) at Currencycloud, a leading provider of B2B embedded cross-border solutions. Since 2012, Currencycloud has processed more than US$100 billion to over 180 countries, working with banks, financial institutions and Fintechs around the world, including Starling Bank, Revolut, Penta and Lunar.1 Articles

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Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed is a banker with over two decades of leadership experience in banking and financial services. He has served as CEO of HSBC Amanah Malaysia, CEO of Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia, and CEO of Berjaya Capital, and is the founder of mmob FinTech. He currently serves as an Advisor to Syngentix Pte Ltd. Oz holds credentials from Harvard Business School, London Business School, University College London, and the University of Bristol. He writes regularly on the intersection of AI innovation and financial services. He attained chartered banker and chartered Islamic Finance professional qualifications.1 Articles

Michael Magrath is responsible for aligning OneSpan’s solution roadmap with standards and regulatory requirements globally. He is Co-Chair of the FIDO Alliance’s Government Deployment Working Group and is on the Board of Directors of the Electronic Signature and Records Association (ESRA). He also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group’s (IDESG) and was Chair of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Identity Management Task Force.1 Articles

Dattu Kompella is Managing Director for Asia at FICO, driving the company’s expansion across Southeast Asia, India and the wider region. He works closely with clients across banking, insurance, and government to help them make smarter decisions, manage risk, and leverage AI-driven analytics. Since joining FICO in 2005, Dattu has built a team of trusted advisors across Asia, Australia & NZ and played a key role in expanding FICO’s presence. With nearly 30 years of experience in financial technology, Dattu has held leadership roles at Polaris, Cognizant, and Synergy Login, specializing in retail banking, cash management, treasury, and trade finance. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from NIT Trichy, India. A passionate tennis fan, Dattu lives in Singapore.