The discussion focuses on the significant challenges within the financial services industry, particularly concerning financial crime, fraud, and anti-money laundering. These issues are estimated to cost around $480 billion globally. Tackling these problems at scale requires collaborative innovation, primarily because data is dispersed across multiple silos.

At UBS Sai Zeng leads the implementation of AI-driven strategies to enhance data management, risk reduction, and operational efficiency across the bank's group functions.

Abdelaziz Benyahya has extensive experience in management consulting from his time at Accenture and also teaches Business Strategy and Design Thinking at ESSEC Business School. His role at AXA focuses on leading digital transformation and innovation initiatives within the region​.

Richard Falk-Wallace is the CEO and co-founder of Arcana, a company focused on enabling institutional investors to understand portfolio risks and optimize performance using sophisticated data analytics. He graduated from Columbia University and has extensive experience in the financial sector.

Customer expectations are rapidly evolving due to advancements in digital experiences across various industries. In financial services, customers demand real-time updates and seamless processes. This expectation drives the need for greater transparency and efficiency in financial transactions and services. In addition to that, AI plays a critical role in addressing industry challenges in retail banking, particularly in enhancing customer experience and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Aditi Subbarao's expertise lies in financial services, strategic partnerships, and the application of AI to automate complex business processes. She has a strong background in leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex business problems in the financial sector​.

Adrien Vesteghem is the AI Program Director at BNP Paribas, where he has structured and launched a major transformation program for all business lines across the bank. He oversees the delivery of AI engines, from ideation to change management, with initial implementations in fraud detection and inbound management. He also focuses on AI risk management and promotes employee acculturation, especially with a focus on Generative AI.

Over the past five years, Bpifrance has evolved from a traditional investment bank into a fintech company. This shift is driven by the need to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and support the French enterprise ecosystem through advanced data management and AI technologies.

Qonto uses Dust to automate certain tasks, increasing productivity by 20%. For example, AI checks incorporation documents to identify prohibited activities, reducing processing time from 15 to 12 minutes. The development and implementation of these solutions take approximately two weeks, with an immediate return on investment.