2020 Data and Emerging Tech Summit  [POSTPONED] 

Summit registration opens

Welcome to the 2020 Data and Emerging Tech Summit!

MC opening remarks

A walk-through all the relevant information for you to take note of ahead of the summit

Refinitiv welcoming remarks

Thank you for joining us. We look forward to having powerful conversations on the role of data and technology in driving financial inclusion in India. 

Speaker: Arun Prasad, Head of Sales -  South Asia, Refinitiv

Refinitiv market overview

An update by Refinitiv on global market trends and the latest economic developments in India

Opening keynote presentation

Regulation and financial growth in India

Speaker: Subhash Mundra, Former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India

Keynote presentation:  Achieving inclusive growth in India through data and technology

･ Key technologies shaping banking for the masses
･ The role of technology to provide basic banking services of savings, credit and remittance to every citizen
･ Product and service innovations for financial inclusion
･ The role of data in building the next generation of financial products and services for the masses

Speaker: Sanjeev Kaushik, Additional Secretary, Financial Services Department, GOI

Morning Networking Break

Grab a coffee and network with industry peers, or reach out to a Refinitiv staff if you have any questions about our offerings

Keynote panel session: Building a “future ready” regulatory environment for the financial sector

･ What is the regulatory environment for fintech, regtech and suptech like in India, and how does this compare to regulatory frameworks elsewhere in Asia?
･ Are regulators equipped with the right capabilities to make the best use of tech-based opportunities?  
･ How will India’s new data protection bill impact the use of technology and data in the financial sector?
･ What are the main challenges faced by financial institutions in using technology to drive regulatory compliance?
･ What forms of data can streamline compliance with local and global regulations?

Speakers:

･ Venkatesh Srinivasan, Chief Executive, Association of Mutual Funds in India 

･ Dipesh Shah, Head IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) Ltd

･ Abhaya Prasad Hota, Former MD & CEO, National Payments Corporation of India 

･ Shiv Kumar Bhasin, CTO and COO, National Stock Exchange of India 

Moderator: 

･ Sherry Madera, Chief Government & Industry Affairs Officer, Refinitiv  

Expert interview: Why we need new age banks in India

･ How do traditional banking and financial products compare against other investment options for the new age consumer?
･ How critical will be the role played by data and technology in helping banks offer customer centric solutions that can drive larger goals of financial inclusion?
･ What are some of the key processes that banks should follow while designing products and services for the future?
･ What are the key indicators of performance for ‘digital first’ banks and how should they measure success?

Lunch Break

Re-fuel for the day and network with industry peers. Take this opportunity to learn more about Refinitiv's data offerings at our booths

Panel session: Innovations in financial markets to drive inclusion

･ How can the micro-credit market be connected to global capital markets?
･ Can technology and data help avert the next NBFC liquidity crunch?
･ The role of capital markets in social security and funding projects for national infrastructure
･ P2P lending and crowdfunding : Is this the micro-capital market?

Speakers:

• Vinay Matthews, Founder & COO, Faircent.com

• V Lakshmanan, Head Treasury Sales, Federal Bank

Moderator: 

• Sankarshan Basu, Professor, Finance & Accounting, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Panel session: Wealth management in India – Evolving products and services for the masses

･ How is the wealth management industry responding to the rise of the mass affluent segment in India?
･ How can wealth managers tackle the challenge of providing quality advice in a standard format without compromising the ability to grow?
･ How can data and technology help in creating more personalized portfolio strategies at scale?
･ How successful are current automated algorithm-driven advisory services?

Speakers:

• Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth Management 

• Anu Jain, Senior Partner, India Infoline Wealth (IIFLW)

• Dr. Mohit Batra, CEO, MarketsMojo

Moderator: 

• Sandip Sabharwal, Owner, Asksandipsabharwal

Expert interview: Can alternative and ESG data be a champion of inclusive financial growth? 

･ How can we work towards creating universal standards of reporting ESG scores and what is the role played by data providers? 
･ How can we use alternative data to drive more responsible investment decisions?  
･ How can we leverage technology to structure alternative data and embed it into existing investment strategies? 
･ The growing impact of accurate corporate governance data on investments powering the credit ecosystem in India 

Interviewees:

• Navneet Munot, Chief Investment Officer, SBI Mutual Fund

• Marc X. LoPresti, Co-Founder, BattleFin

Interviewer: 

• Deepak Khurana, Head of Market Development, Wealth & Investment & Advisory, South Asia, Refinitiv

Afternoon Break

Grab a coffee and discuss the day's topics with industry peers, or reach out to a Refinitiv staff if you have any questions about our offerings

Panel session: Financial literacy – How do we transform a nation of savers to a nation of investors?

･ What are the effective benchmarks of financial literacy, and what can we learn from other countries?
･ How can academic curriculum and skilling programs be overhauled to drive the goal of financial literacy?
･ How can regulatory reforms create a safer and more conducive environment for first time investors?
･ A vision for India - how to make every Indian financially literate for life

Speakers:

• Sameer Patil, Chief Business Officer, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

• Biswabrata Chakravorty, Chief Technology Officer, IndusInd Bank

• Anil Kumar Bansal, Director, National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)

• Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO, Zerodha 

Fireside chat

A vision for an inclusive and forward-looking financial market

Interviewee:

• Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairman, Max Financial Services

Interviewer: 

• Una Galani, Associate Editor, Reuters BreakingViews

Closing visionary keynote

Join us for a glimpse into the future of finance as we close the day with a visionary keynote

Speaker: Mark Yallop, Chairman, FICC Markets Standards Board

Closing remarks

Thank you for being here with us! We hope you had an insightful experience and a productive day of learning

Networking drinks reception

Time to grab a drink! Feel free to reach out to any of the Refinitiv staff if you have questions about the summit or our offerings in general

Summit closes

Look out for our post-event report that will be sent after the summit that will highlight key trends and discussions of the day