Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Singapore - September 25, 2025
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Overview Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Singapore
As the financial services landscape experiences significant digital transformation, Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia invite you to the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Singapore scheduled on 25 September 2025.
Under the theme "Beyond Digital: Redefining Financial Services in a Connected World," this summit will provide a vital platform to engage in insightful discussions on key topics which focus on the digitalisation of financial services in Singapore.
Hear from industry leaders and innovators as they converge to redefine financial services in Singapore. Join and secure your spot in this transformative event.
Why the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2025 in Singapore is a Must-Attend:
CONNECT
Network with Singapore’s financial services leaders and innovators. Build influential relationships with key players driving digital transformation in the country’s banking and insurance sectors.


INSIGHT
Gain exclusive insights into Singapore’s role as a global financial hub. Explore how digitalisation is enhancing financial services and shaping the future of the local market.
INNOVATE
Discover advanced technologies and strategies in fintech, regtech, and insurtech. Learn how Singaporean firms are setting benchmarks in cybersecurity, compliance, and customer experience.


GROW
Leverage insights from industry leaders to thrive in Singapore’s highly competitive financial landscape. Equip your business with strategies to navigate regulatory shifts and seize growth opportunities in a connected world.
SPEAKERS


Nick Smith
SVP Sales APAC & EMEA
SmartComms Pty Ltd

SVP Sales APAC & EMEA
SmartComms Pty Ltd
Nick is the leader of the Smart Communications business in Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Smart Communications Nick has led several software organisations across the Asia Pacific region, notably Informatica, Pitney Bowes Software and Thunderhead.
With over 25 years of leadership in software companies, Nick has lived and worked on four continents and in all roles, he has led teams that enable valuable business outcomes for Tier One B2C enterprises across the Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management and Federal/State Government sectors.
At Smart Communications Nick’s teams have helped the largest and most complex commercial organisations and government agencies modernise their customer journeys through leveraging Smart Communications innovative and market leading SaaS platform.
Nick received his M.B.A from Melbourne Business School and his M.S.C from Brunel
University.


Laurent Doucet
Partner - Insurance Asia
Roland Berger

Partner - Insurance Asia
Roland Berger
Laurent Doucet is a Partner at Roland Berger Greater China. He leads Roland Berger's Asia Insurance practice and Value Creation work in Southeast Asia.
Laurent has over 20 years of professional consulting experience with an extensive international background, having worked in Europe, North America, and, for the past six years, Asia, where he has been based in Hong Kong.
During this time, Laurent has helped clients address challenges related to strategy, transformation, operations, digitalization, mergers & acquisitions, and private equity investments. His track record includes successful assignments for both multinational and local clients.
He is also an expert in digital and operations topics, leading large transformation programs for global players that involve significant digital components to drive top-line growth, customer excellence, and efficiency objectives.
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
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside Chat
10:05 - 10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Digital Banks in Singapore: Evaluating Profitability, Innovation, and Their Role in the Ecosystem
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
11:55 - 12:05 Speaking Session 6
- Nick Smith, SVP Sales APAC & EMEA, SmartComms Pty Ltd
12:05 - 12:35 Panel Session 2: The Next Wave of Trade Finance: Leveraging Automation and Technology for Enhanced Risk Management and Efficiency
12:35 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaking Session 7
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaking Session 8
2:40 - 3:10 PM Panel Session 3: The Future of Customer-Centric Financial Services: Data-Driven Personalisation in Banking and Insurance
Moderator:
- Laurent Doucet, Partner - Insurance Asia, Roland Berger
3:10 - 3:40 PM NETWORKING- AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
3:40 - 4:00 PM Speaking Session 9
4:00 - 4:20 PM Speaking Session 10
4:20 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 4: Enhancing Resilience in Financial Institutions: Navigating Emerging Risks in a Digital-First World
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit - Singapore
For more details, contact:
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Events Team
+65 31581386
SPEAKERS


Nick Smith
SVP Sales APAC & EMEA
SmartComms Pty Ltd

SVP Sales APAC & EMEA
SmartComms Pty Ltd
Nick is the leader of the Smart Communications business in Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Smart Communications Nick has led several software organisations across the Asia Pacific region, notably Informatica, Pitney Bowes Software and Thunderhead.
With over 25 years of leadership in software companies, Nick has lived and worked on four continents and in all roles, he has led teams that enable valuable business outcomes for Tier One B2C enterprises across the Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management and Federal/State Government sectors.
At Smart Communications Nick’s teams have helped the largest and most complex commercial organisations and government agencies modernise their customer journeys through leveraging Smart Communications innovative and market leading SaaS platform.
Nick received his M.B.A from Melbourne Business School and his M.S.C from Brunel
University.


Laurent Doucet
Partner - Insurance Asia
Roland Berger

Partner - Insurance Asia
Roland Berger
Laurent Doucet is a Partner at Roland Berger Greater China. He leads Roland Berger's Asia Insurance practice and Value Creation work in Southeast Asia.
Laurent has over 20 years of professional consulting experience with an extensive international background, having worked in Europe, North America, and, for the past six years, Asia, where he has been based in Hong Kong.
During this time, Laurent has helped clients address challenges related to strategy, transformation, operations, digitalization, mergers & acquisitions, and private equity investments. His track record includes successful assignments for both multinational and local clients.
He is also an expert in digital and operations topics, leading large transformation programs for global players that involve significant digital components to drive top-line growth, customer excellence, and efficiency objectives.