The 4th MENA RegTech Conference, organized by Cogent Solutions Event Management, took place on November 16, 2022, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai, UAE. This event brought together leaders from various sectors, including healthcare, banking, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, retail, government, and regulatory bodies, to discuss the use of information technology in enhancing regulatory processes.
Key topics covered during the conference included rethinking existing regulatory approaches, identifying potential areas for innovation, evaluating new technologies, and exploring new models of cooperation. The discussions aimed to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, such as increased regulatory and compliance risks, money laundering, and cybercrime.
The conference featured notable speakers, including H.E. Mr. Wissam H. Fattouh, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks, and Mr. Mohamed AlKatheeri, Section Head at the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing. The event also provided networking opportunities for professionals to share insights and strategies for adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape.
The 4th MENA RegTech Conference was particularly relevant for compliance officers, risk managers, legal professionals, and technology leaders seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in regulatory technology and to collaborate on innovative solutions to emerging challenges.
Speakers(21)
H.E. Mr. Wissam H. Fattouh
Secretary General at Union of Arab Banks
H.E. Mr. Wissam H. Fattouh serves as the Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks, leading initiatives to strengthen banking cooperation across the Arab world.
Jigar Shah
CEO at Effiya Technologies
Jigar Shah is the CEO of Effiya Technologies and moderated a round table panel discussion at the 4th MENA RegTech Forum focused on challenges in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Mr. Abdul Waheed Rathore
Group Chief Compliance Officer at Dubai Islamic Bank
Mr. Abdul Waheed Rathore leads compliance initiatives at Dubai Islamic Bank, ensuring adherence to Islamic banking regulations.
Mr. Adeel Mirza
Head of AML & KYC Unit at Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade (Al Masraf)
Mr. Adeel Mirza heads the Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer unit at Al Masraf.
Mr. Arslan Shaikh
Manager Compliance & MLRO at Worldwide Cash Express
Mr. Arslan Shaikh manages compliance and serves as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Worldwide Cash Express.
Mr. Athmananda Rai
Chief Compliance Officer at Al Fardan Exchange
Mr. Athmananda Rai manages compliance operations at Al Fardan Exchange, ensuring regulatory compliance in financial transactions.
Mr. Christos Christou
Chief Compliance Officer at Lulu Financial Group
Mr. Christos Christou leads compliance strategies at Lulu Financial Group, focusing on financial services compliance.
Mr. Gion-Andri Büsser
CEO at IMTF
Mr. Gion-Andri Büsser leads IMTF, a company specializing in regulatory technology solutions.
Mr. Haseeb Ansari
Chief Compliance Officer at Emirates Islamic
Mr. Haseeb Ansari oversees compliance operations at Emirates Islamic, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Mr. Jigar Shah
CEO at Effiya Technologies
Mr. Jigar Shah leads Effiya Technologies, focusing on regulatory technology solutions, and moderated a panel discussion at the conference.
Mr. Mark Büsser
Founder and Chairman at IMTF
Mr. Mark Büsser is the founder and chairman of IMTF, a company providing regulatory technology solutions.
Mr. Mohamed AlKatheeri
Section Head – Department for National Coordination and Follow Up at Executive Office of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
Mr. Mohamed AlKatheeri is responsible for national coordination and follow-up on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing efforts in the UAE.
Mr. Mohamed Daoud
Director Business Development Governance, Risk & Compliance - GRC at Moody’s Analytics
Mr. Mohamed Daoud directs business development for governance, risk, and compliance solutions at Moody’s Analytics.
Mr. Mohamed Issa
Regional Sales Strategist at Chainalysis
Mr. Mohamed Issa develops sales strategies for Chainalysis in the MENA region, focusing on blockchain analysis solutions.
Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan
Head of AML and Sanctions Compliance at Ajman Bank
Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan heads the Anti-Money Laundering and sanctions compliance division at Ajman Bank.
Mr. Scott Ramsay
Group Head of Compliance & Bank, Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Mr. Scott Ramsay serves as the Group Head of Compliance and MLRO, overseeing compliance and anti-money laundering initiatives.
Mr. Stanford Cardoz
AML Director at BitOasis
Mr. Stanford Cardoz directs anti-money laundering efforts at BitOasis, a cryptocurrency exchange in the MENA region.
Ms. Dima Fakhoury
Head of Compliance at Oman Insurance Company
Ms. Dima Fakhoury manages compliance operations at Oman Insurance Company, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Ms. Hanan Ahmed
Regional Compliance Manager MENA at Talabat
Ms. Hanan Ahmed manages compliance across the MENA region for Talabat, a leading online food delivery service.
Ms. Safeya Hashim AlSafi
Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Department at Ministry Of Economy
Ms. Safeya Hashim AlSafi leads the Anti-Money Laundering Department at the UAE Ministry of Economy, overseeing compliance and enforcement measures.
Ms. Sheetal Bhardwaj
Compliance Director at Binance
Ms. Sheetal Bhardwaj oversees compliance strategies at Binance, focusing on regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency sector.
Event Details
- Date
- May 18-19, 2022
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dusit Thani Hotel
- Audience
- Compliance officers, risk managers, legal professionals, technology leaders