Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Vietnam - May 13, 2025
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Overview Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Vietnam
The Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit is set to take place in Vietnam, showcasing an opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations driving excellence in the financial sector.
Centred on the theme "Driving Digital Banking Transformation and Financial Inclusion," this event brings together industry leaders and experts to address transformative digital banking reshaping customer experiences. Covering a wide range of topics, from digital strategies and cyber resilience to customer experience and fraud detection, this event offers valuable insights for all attendees.
Join us on 13 May 2025, where you can engage with experts, exchange ideas, and position yourself at the forefront of the evolving financial services landscape at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Vietnam.
Why the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2025 in Vietnam is a Must-Attend:
CONNECT
Network with Vietnam’s leading banking and insurance professionals. Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders driving the country’s financial transformation.


INSIGHT
Gain exclusive insights into Vietnam’s digital banking evolution and financial inclusion initiatives. Learn how these trends are reshaping customer experiences and fostering market growth.
INNOVATE
Explore cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, fraud detection, and customer experience tailored to Vietnam’s financial landscape. Discover technologies that enhance operational resilience and trust.


THRIVE
Equip yourself with actionable strategies to navigate Vietnam’s unique regulatory and market environment. Leverage knowledge to capitalise on the country’s growing digital economy and drive business success.
SPEAKERS


Tung Tran
Deputy Head of the Digital Architect Department
Sacombank

Deputy Head of the Digital Architect Department
Sacombank


Khiem Tran
Digital Banking Director
Techcombank

Digital Banking Director
Techcombank


Tran Le Quoc Son
Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam

Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam


Santhosh Mahendiran
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Techcombank

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Techcombank
Mr. Santhosh has more than two decades of global experience in the banking and finance sector with a strong focus on data, analytics and digital. He is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, the mastermind for "all things data," including advanced analytics, engineering, business intelligence, machine learning, governance, monetization, and data partnerships. Being a Key member of the bank's executive team, he plays an instrumental role in driving the bank's success.
Before joining Techcombank, Mr. Santhosh was the Managing Director & Global Head of Digital Foundation Technology at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, spearheading the bank's digital transformation. During his tenure there, he also held the position of Global Technology Head of Data, Analytics & AI and Global Head of Enterprise Data Management, overseeing the strategy, design, development, and delivery of the bank's Enterprise Data Management platform.
Prior to his time at Standard Chartered, Mr. Santhosh held senior leadership roles at Citibank, Singapore, where he led the delivery, implementation, and support of data warehouses across 15 countries in the EMEA region. In his final role at Citibank, he headed up the development team that revolutionized the banking industry by creating the world's first touchscreen paperless onboarding systems at Citibank, Japan.
Mr. Santhosh holds double master’s degrees in Computer Applications and in Software Engineering. He is an alumnus of the National University of Singapore.


Hoa Dang
Head of Payments Vietnam
J.P. Morgan

Head of Payments Vietnam
J.P. Morgan
Hoa Dang brings with her nearly 25 years of banking experience across Customer Services, Sales, and lately Payments, within J.P. Morgan.
She leads the Financial Institutions Group Sales Team covering Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, providing Core Cash management, Liquidity and Trade Products to Financial Institutions in the market.
Since 2016, she has been Chief Representative of the J.P. Morgan Hanoi Representative Office, responsible for compliance of the Hanoi office’s activities with local regulations and policies as well as the firm’s policy.
She has also been leading the Vietnam Payments Team since mid-2023, providing embedded payment solutions including liquidity and FX to corporate clients.
Hoa holds Bachelor of Art in Finance & Banking from National Economics University and an MBA from French Vietnamese Center for Management Education (CFVG).


Il-Dong Kwon
Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group

Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group


Jay, Tu The Hien
CTO
Cake by VPBank

CTO
Cake by VPBank


Silvio Struebi
Partner
Simon-Kucher

Partner
Simon-Kucher


Son Tran
SVP, Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam

SVP, Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam
SPONSORS
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:05 - 9:10 AM WELCOME REMARKS
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Speaker
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
- Il-Dong Kwon, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside Chat
10:05 - 10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Pioneering Change: The Rise of Digital Banking in Vietnam’s Financial Ecosystem
- Tran Dinh Khiem, Digital Banking Director, Techcombank
- Jay, Tu The Hien, CTO, Cake by VPBank
10:35 - 11:15 AM NETWORKING - MORNING TEA BREAK
11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaking Session 4
11:35 - 11:55 AM Speaking Session 5
- Santhosh Mahendiran, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Techcombank
11:55 - 12:25 PM Panel Session 2: The Future of Personalised Finance: Digital Lending and Customer Experience in Banking and Insurance
- Tung Tran, Deputy Head of the Digital Architect Department, Sacombank
12:25 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaking Session 6
- Silvio Struebi, Partner, Simon-Kucher
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaking Session 7
2:40 - 3:10 PM Panel Session 3: Cyber Resilience in Finance: Strengthening Defences in Banking and Insurance
- Hoa Dang, Head of Payments Vietnam, J.P. Morgan
3:10 - 3:40 PM NETWORKING- AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
3:40 - 4:00 PM Speaking Session 8
4:00 - 4:20 PM Speaking Session 9
- Son Tran, SVP, Chief Information Technology Officer, Prudential Vietnam
4:20 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 4: Broadening Access: Leveraging Technology for Financial Inclusion in Banking and Insurance
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Vietnam
For more details, contact:
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Events Team
+65 31581386
SPEAKERS


Tung Tran
Deputy Head of the Digital Architect Department
Sacombank

Deputy Head of the Digital Architect Department
Sacombank


Khiem Tran
Digital Banking Director
Techcombank

Digital Banking Director
Techcombank


Tran Le Quoc Son
Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam

Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam


Santhosh Mahendiran
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Techcombank

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Techcombank
Mr. Santhosh has more than two decades of global experience in the banking and finance sector with a strong focus on data, analytics and digital. He is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, the mastermind for "all things data," including advanced analytics, engineering, business intelligence, machine learning, governance, monetization, and data partnerships. Being a Key member of the bank's executive team, he plays an instrumental role in driving the bank's success.
Before joining Techcombank, Mr. Santhosh was the Managing Director & Global Head of Digital Foundation Technology at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, spearheading the bank's digital transformation. During his tenure there, he also held the position of Global Technology Head of Data, Analytics & AI and Global Head of Enterprise Data Management, overseeing the strategy, design, development, and delivery of the bank's Enterprise Data Management platform.
Prior to his time at Standard Chartered, Mr. Santhosh held senior leadership roles at Citibank, Singapore, where he led the delivery, implementation, and support of data warehouses across 15 countries in the EMEA region. In his final role at Citibank, he headed up the development team that revolutionized the banking industry by creating the world's first touchscreen paperless onboarding systems at Citibank, Japan.
Mr. Santhosh holds double master’s degrees in Computer Applications and in Software Engineering. He is an alumnus of the National University of Singapore.


Hoa Dang
Head of Payments Vietnam
J.P. Morgan

Head of Payments Vietnam
J.P. Morgan
Hoa Dang brings with her nearly 25 years of banking experience across Customer Services, Sales, and lately Payments, within J.P. Morgan.
She leads the Financial Institutions Group Sales Team covering Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, providing Core Cash management, Liquidity and Trade Products to Financial Institutions in the market.
Since 2016, she has been Chief Representative of the J.P. Morgan Hanoi Representative Office, responsible for compliance of the Hanoi office’s activities with local regulations and policies as well as the firm’s policy.
She has also been leading the Vietnam Payments Team since mid-2023, providing embedded payment solutions including liquidity and FX to corporate clients.
Hoa holds Bachelor of Art in Finance & Banking from National Economics University and an MBA from French Vietnamese Center for Management Education (CFVG).


Il-Dong Kwon
Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group

Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group


Jay, Tu The Hien
CTO
Cake by VPBank

CTO
Cake by VPBank


Silvio Struebi
Partner
Simon-Kucher

Partner
Simon-Kucher


Son Tran
SVP, Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam

SVP, Chief Information Technology Officer
Prudential Vietnam