Modernising Banking: Unlocking Growth with Interconnected Data Centres in Malaysia and Southeast Asia

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Modernising Banking: Unlocking Growth with Interconnected Data Centres in Malaysia and Southeast Asia

October 14, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12 PM | Zoom

Overview Modernising Banking: Unlocking Growth with Interconnected Data Centres in Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Banking across Malaysia and Southeast Asia is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by evolving customer expectations, regulatory shifts, and the rapid adoption of emerging technologies like AI. However, true modernisation requires more than advanced software – it demands a secure, scalable, and interconnected IT infrastructure capable of meeting regulatory compliance, driving innovation, and supporting sustainability goals.

In this exclusive webinar hosted by Asian Banking & Finance, join Equinix and other industry thought leaders to discover how interconnected data centres are empowering banks in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to accelerate innovation, adapt to market changes, and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Event Day:
Oct 14, 2025

In this webinar we will be talking about:

Regional Context & Challenges

  • Banking modernisation in Malaysia & SEA: regulations, customer needs, sustainability.

  • Shift from legacy to hybrid multicloud to solve bottlenecks.

Role of Interconnected Data Centres

  • Enable compliance, resilience, and low-latency services.

  • Support AI, blockchain, payments, and data sovereignty.

Equinix’s Perspective

  • BFSI case studies: agility, compliance, innovation.

  • Hybrid multicloud optimises performance, privacy, and sovereignty.

Future Outlook

  • Infrastructure as a driver of innovation, resilience, and competitiveness.

  • Secure, sustainable interconnection ensures growth and compliance.

SPEAKERS

Luke Lee

Luke Lee

APAC Solution Lead
Equinix

Gareth Bridges

Gareth Bridges

Director, Financial Services, Asia-Pacific
Equinix

AGENDA

11:00 - 11:05 AM WELCOME REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION 

  • Simon Hyett, Contributing Editor, Asian Banking & Finance

11:05 - 11:20 AM EQUINIX SPEAKING SESSION

  • Luke Lee, Product Marketing Manager, Asia-Pacific, Equinix

11:20 - 11:55 AM FIRESIDE CHAT SESSION

  • Gareth Bridges, Director, Digital Business, Equinix

11:55 - 12:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS 

  • Luke Lee, Product Marketing Manager, Asia-Pacific, Equinix
  • Simon Hyett, Contributing Editor, Asian Banking & Finance

CONTACT US

For more details, contact:

Asian Banking & Finance Team

+65 31581386

[email protected]

SPEAKERS

Luke Lee

Luke Lee

APAC Solution Lead
Equinix

Gareth Bridges

Gareth Bridges

Director, Financial Services, Asia-Pacific
Equinix

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