This mid-week panel discussion, accompanied by hors d'oeuvres and drinks, will be followed by a quick brainstorming workshop on designing a financial fitness app (no technical expertise required).
Our esteemed panelists comprise of high-ranking officials from the financial service industry. Together, let's learn from the specialists and deep dive into some of the latest trends and statistics around digital banking.
Here's a scoop of the discussion topics:
Will digital banking bring more financial fitness among consumers?
Is digital banking an option or a necessity?
Will digital banking impact consumer behaviour such as accountability for their savings or increase bank deposits?
Who should attend?
If you are working in the Digital Banking, Consumer Experience, Innovation Lab, Strategy, Retail Banking, Insurance or with non-banking payment service providers, this is the event to be. And if these statistics are of relevance to you, you should attend too!
"Digital users are expected to drive at least 40% of their total spending power globally in the next 5 years." - Deloitte, Digital Transaction Banking Report
"Seamless convergence of digital channels - Hundreds of startups with a lot of brains and money are working on various alternatives to traditional banking.” - Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO JP Morgan Chase
"Fintech will drive the new business model." - PWC, Financial Services Technology 2020
Agenda
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Registration, Coffee & Networking
3:00pm - 3:10pm
Welcome Address by Nordic Innovation House Singapore
3:10pm - 3:50pm
Panel Discussion on 'Are Digital Banking and Financial Fitness related?'
• Ms. Anne Salomaa, SVP, Digital & Customer Experience – DBS Bank
• Mr. David Brown, Head, Design Studio, APAC – Visa Inc.
• Mr. Avishek Nandy, Partner – Bain & Company
• Mr. Stuart Smith, Executive Director, Head of Regional Engagement Platforms & User Experience Design – UOB Digital Bank
• Ms. Kanika Mittal, APAC Head of Sales – Meniga (Moderator)
Q&A Session
3:50pm - 4:20pm
Design Sprint - Top 3 key features for designing a 5-star financial fitness app
4:20pm - 4:30pm
Team Presentations & Closing
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Networking with Beverages
Panelists
Anne Salomaa
SVP, Digital & Customer Experience
DBS Bank
Anne Salomaa has had a decorated career in creating digital transformations and leading delightful customer experiences for banks. In her current role at DBS, she has shaped the roadmap of digital capabilities and technologies, keeping the end customer center-stage. Prior to her role at DBS Bank, she has worked in multiple geographies, and leadership roles, most notable being Head of Customer Experience & Digital for Foxtel and Medibank. She is originally from Finland and moved to Singapore in 2015 with her partner. We love her quote: “Seeing the potential in others is my secret (super) power.” – Anne Salomaa
David Brown
Head, Design Studio, APAC
Visa Inc.
David Brown is a design and creative leader with 20 years of global experience delivering products, services and brand experiences that balance the goals of the business and consumer needs. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, David is currently the regional head of Product UX Design at the Innovation & Design center at Visa Singapore. Where his expertise focuses on human-centered design and creativity, and its application with technology to solve tomorrow’s challenges. Previously, David managed and led multi-disciplinary teams consisting of designers, strategists, and researchers in Sydney and London. Working across a broad range of sectors including financial services, technology, FMCG, automotive, and governmental organisations. Our favorite quote from David: “When sticky problems meet technology and creativity. Great things can happen.”
Avishek Nandy
Partner
Bain & Company
Avishek Nandy is a partner based in Bain’s Singapore office. He is an expert in the firm’s Financial Services, Organisation, and Strategy practices. Avishek holds deep expertise across the financial services sphere, specialising in wealth and asset management, private and retail banking, as well as insurance. He focuses on strategy and full potential transformation, with particular expertise in digital, organisation design and Customer Strategy & Marketing. His client portfolio encompasses many of Southeast Asia’s largest financial services entities. Prior to joining Bain in 2011, Avishek worked for another top consulting firm. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from Nanyang Technological University.
Stuart Smith
Executive Director, Head of Regional Engagement Platforms & User Experience Design – UOB Digital Bank
Stuart Smith, is an experienced technology innovation & design strategy professional with over 20 years of experience, across Asia, Europe, and the US. His forte has been digital transformation and related strategic design issues. In his current role at UOB, he has been instrumental in generating a world-class digital experience for UOB customers most notable being the TMRW initiative.
Prior to UOB, he has been an entrepreneur himself, and an investor in several start-ups. He brings with him extensive experience in setting up and running innovation laboratories, digital accelerators and innovation protocols within a range of organisations.
Kanika Mittal
APAC Head of Sales
Meniga
Kanika Mittal is a business development leader at Meniga, a leading digital banking white label FinTech, that allows banks to develop greater engagement with their clients through personal financial management. Previously, Kanika worked in payments at Visa, PayPal, and Discover, in areas such as emerging products, cross border payments and consulting. She also founded a retail brand and scaled it across multiple channels, winning awards for her brand. Trained in engineering and business. Our favorite quote from Kanika: “Businesses get curiously luckier, with hard-work and foresight! ”
In partnership with…
'Are Digital Banking and Financial Fitness related?' event is brought to you by Meniga, an Icelandic FinTech company and member of Nordic Innovation House Singapore. They have worked with over 70 financial institutions in 23 different countries having 65 million digital users. Check out their financial products and services at www.meniga.com.
