Solytics Partners Asia AML Conclave 2025 Keynote Expert Session: A Regulator’s Perspective and Future Insights on AML Compliance in Asia

Solytics Partners' Asia AML Conclave 2025 Keynote Recap: A Regulator’s Perspective and Future Insights on AML Compliance in Asia

As part of the Solytics Partners Asia AML Conclave - Mumbai 2025, Solytics Partners had the privilege of hosting a high-impact keynote session titled “A Regulator’s Perspective and Future Insights on AML Compliance in Asia,” delivered by Sunil Kavishwar - an esteemed expert with over two decades of experience across regulatory, institutional, and advisory domains, including leadership roles at the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and Ernst & Young (EY).

This expert session provided a rare and valuable opportunity to hear from someone who has worked on all sides of the compliance ecosystem - as a regulator, regulated entity, and advisor - making his perspective especially relevant in today’s complex financial environment.

The session addressed the growing pressures on financial institutions in Asia to keep pace with evolving regulatory expectations, technological disruptions, and sophisticated financial crime patterns. As Asia continues its digital transformation, AML programs are being tested for agility, scalability, and real-time responsiveness.

Key Takeaways from the Keynote Included:

• ‍‍The rising importance of data, analytics, and real-time monitoring in modern AML operations
• The need for integrated approaches to transaction monitoring, fraud detection, sanctions screening, and customer risk profiling
• Practical strategies to future-proof AML frameworks in alignment with Asia’s dynamic regulatory environment
• Insights on how institutions can balance regulatory compliance with innovation by adopting AI/ML-driven solutions
• ‍Encouragement for regional collaboration between regulators, banks, and technology providers to address emerging cross-border threats

Sunil also emphasized how financial institutions can build resilient compliance architectures by embedding intelligence into workflows and ensuring regulatory alignment without compromising speed or customer experience.

His session was a highlight of the conclave, sparking meaningful dialogue among attendees and setting the tone for forward-looking conversations on the future of financial crime compliance in Asia.

Watch the Full Keynote Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz__PW7miOQ

For more insights from the AML Conclave - Mumbai 2025, explore our event recap and featured sessions.