BankTech Asia '08 The operating environment within the banking and financial sector has undergone a tremendous amount of change over the past 10 years. Financial transactions have evolved from paper-based transactions to more commercially viable and technologically-based forms of e-Banking. Technological advancements have propelled the banking sector to greater heights. Today's banking lifestyle allows you to transact electronically through telephones, mobile phones, computers, ATMs and other Self-Service Terminals. However, these advancements open up a completely new spectrum of complexities and threats. Now, the industry is more vulnerable to security threats and breaches. Consequently, government agencies and non-governmental and private organizations work hand in hand to develop policies, guidelines and regulations to help the financial and banking sector operate more efficiently and securely. The success of BankTech Asia '07 established the event as the platform where concerns of Asia's banking and financial sector are discussed. BankTech Asia '08 will feature a two-day conference and trade exhibition. The Conference The banking and financial service industries have undergone radical transformations over the past decade largely due to technological advancements. Some of the changes may also be attributed to challenges faced by banks in compliance with WTO, STP, Basel, AML and SOX rules and regulations. Post Event Report ¡ú Click here to download the Post Event Report in Excel format.

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Against this background, banks are looking at new ways to make customers' banking experience more convenient, efficient and effective. New technological tools and techniques are employed to identify and satisfy customer needs, which constantly change due to the rapid turn-over of technological products and devices. With the introduction of tailor-made products and services and alternative banking channels such as Internet banking and mobile banking, banks offer customers an enhanced, convenient, and hassle-free banking experience.

Well-conceived customer-centric technology strategies can boost revenue by using untapped avenues, decreasing costs, and improving operational efficiencies. These initiatives are undertaken to differentiate one's organization from the competition in the perception of existing and potential customers and investors.

Some pundits predicted a slowdown in technological investments for 2008, which a recent Bank of America community bank technology survey disputed. The survey revealed that 54% of the respondents plan to increase their 2008 technology budget compared to the previous year. Recession or not, bank officials cannot afford to compromise on security and long-term infrastructure initiatives if they are to remain competitive.

Hence, BankTech Asia '08 Conference, will showcase the latest technologies available in the market today, and conference sessions presented by industry experts from reputable organizations. The forum will bring together leaders from around the world to create opportunities for successful collaborations between organizations and nations.

The conference will address the following issues:

• AML Technologies
• Basel II Accord
• Bank 2.0
• Banking Channels
• Biometrics
• Building and Evolving SOA
• Coping with Conflicting Compliance
• Core Banking Technologies
• Data Governance
• Document and Database Management
• E-Banking
• Cheque truncation system
• Islamic Banking
• Measuring Technology ROI
• Payment and Transaction Technologies
• Peer to Peer Lending
• Risk Management and Analytics
• Security

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