Risk Ready Hong Kong 2025

Speakers

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  Burnston Fan

  Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory, BitMEX

  Burnston Fan is the Head of AML and Sanctions Advisory at BitMEX, and has been in the compliance space for over 10 years with experience in both traditional finance and the crypto space. He brings practical experience of bridging digital asset innovation with evolving regulatory demands.
  
  Currently at BitMEX, Burnston has been key in reinvigorating the Global AML and Sanctions Advisory program. This involves enhancing controls and governance across critical functions including AML and KYC advisory, Sanctions Advisory, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Travel Rule, external audit management, and compliance vendor management, while also contributing to the company's global licensing strategy. Previously, he played a key role in building the end-to-end Financial Crime Compliance program from the start for another virtual asset trading platform, which enabled a successful licensing application.
  
  With direct experience crafting and refining compliance frameworks at crypto exchanges, Burnston offers valuable insights on embedding compliance to foster sustainable crypto success.
  
  Burnston holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws, and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist through ACAMS.

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  Chris Cheung

  Partner, Deloitte Forensic

  Chris Cheung is a Partner at Deloitte Forensic in China/Hong Kong specializing in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, and Risk Analytics. Over the last 25 years, he has leveraged the latest methodologies and technologies to help his clients identify suspicious and abnormal transactions and to deal with complex regulatory, fraud, employee integrity, and other critical matter. Chris has involved in a wide range of projects such as AML risk rating model, risk assessments, and sanctions look back projects in HK, Macau and China and other regulatory projects throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. He is committed to deliver top-notch services to Clients through incorporation of digital and technology-based solutions in traditional AML services for faster, more accurate and more automated experiences.

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  John Deng

  Director, Co-Head of HK Client Management, Dun & Bradstreet

  John Deng is the Director, Co-Head of HK Client Management at Dun & Bradstreet in Hong Kong. As a member of Dun & Bradstreet’s Greater China leadership team, John is responsible for business management, operations, and development within the Hong Kong market. Since joining in 2022, his key focuses have been on improving data quality, product and sales strategy, operational efficiency, and developing tailored solutions to assist both local and global clients.
  
  With nearly a decade and a half of experience in leading international financial institutions including HSBC and National Australia Bank, John has held client-facing and leadership roles, originating, and executing significant client deals across Melbourne, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
  
  His past coverage includes industries such as real estate, trade, consumer and retail, technology, professional services, and most recently private equity or venture capital funds in the non-bank financial institution ecosystem. He also has extensive knowledge in credit risk, financial crime compliance, and operational risks.

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  Kevin Pereira

  Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence

  Kevin Pereira is currently a Managing Director at Blu Artificial Intelligence, a consulting firm that specializes in Artificial Intelligence. After growing up in Hong Kong, he started his career in Private Banking with Citi in New York. He then moved back to Hong Kong and joined Bank of New York Mellon’s Asset Management business, before pursuing his MBA. After INSEAD, and prior to his current role, he worked at a technology startup in Myanmar that was building internet infrastructure which included fiber optic, cell towers and data centers.
  
  Kevin is also an Adjunct Professor at several universities in Hong Kong including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) amongst a few others. He teaches classes related to the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and different areas of business such as Marketing and Finance. In terms of lecturing in the larger Asia Pacific region, Kevin is also an Adjunct Faculty at the Asian Institute of technology in Thailand. In addition to his education work in academia, Kevin has delivered numerous corporate AI workshops to innovation and strategy teams from a myriad of industries in multiple locations around the world.
  
  Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics with concentrations in Finance, Management, and Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He also has an MBA from INSEAD.

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  Mandy Kong

  Group AML Director, HashKey

  Mandy Kong is the head of AML, AML Director at HashKey Group, and has been in AML compliance sector for over 9 years with experience in both traditional finance institution like Bank of China International, China Industrial Securities International Financial Group and the crypto compliance like previous MLRO in HTX.
  
  Currently in HashKey Group, Mandy has been the key to drive and set up the Group AML, KYC, FCC framework and control, setting up the transaction monitoring system, market surveillance system, KYC onboarding system, KYT and KYA screening logic, Travel Rule, which enhances the AML and FCC control in HashKey Group, and also develop and maintain an effective AML/CFT program in ensuring compliance with the regulations and the company’s policies for crypto licensing in Bermuda and Dubai.
  
  Previously acted as MLRO in HTX, Mandy played a key role in setting up the Global AML framework for HTX, restructuring the whole KYC onboarding system, and streamlining KYC flow according to different jurisdictions AML and KYC requirements, act as the key project manager in ad-hoc compliance review, on-site AML inspection, License Application or other regulatory-driven projects. While also contributing to the company's global licensing strategy, preparing the AML framework and policies and enabled a successful licensing application in Lithuania, Australia, Dubai.
  
  Mandy holds a Bachelor of BBA (Finance), and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist through ACAMS and Member of International Compliance Association (AML).

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  Martin Hau

  Senior Compliance Manager, HKBGE

  Martin Hau is a distinguished professional based in Hong Kong SAR, currently contributing to the financial and compliance landscape through his role at HONG KONG BGE LIMITED. With over a decade of experience, Martin combines compliance expertise in digital assets and traditional finance to drive innovation and efficiency, while uphold industry and regulatory standards.
  
  Martin’s prior experience underscores his ability to navigate complex, high-stakes environments, he pioneered the development of comprehensive compliance framework for newly established cryptocurrency exchanges, addressing regulatory demands across key jurisdictions across America, Europe and Asia.
  
  Martin Hau stands as an advocate in shaping the future of financial industry, bridging traditional financial market with the dynamic world of digital assets. A sought-after voice in the industry, Martin has presented his insights as a thought leader, address compliance challenges with a global perspective.
  
  Martin is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA) and holds cryptocurrency-related certifications from Chainalysis and Elliptic. He actively collaborates on tackling risks in the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) industries, aligning with global regulatory frameworks.

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  Steve Tang

  Fintech Trailblazer

  Steve Tang is a FinTech leader passionate about driving innovation in the financial services industry while prioritizing security and risk mitigation. He has a broad understanding of the financial ecosystem, gained through experience in diverse institutions, including established brokerages in HSBC, asset management firms, and cutting-edge FinTech startups.
  
  With 15+ years' experience blending product management, technology, and regulatory understanding, Steve has a proven ability to create customer-centric solutions that are both cutting-edge and compliant. At TNG FinTech, he spearheaded the development of a secure and user-friendly cross-border remittance platform that expanded access to financial services for underserved populations. This involved leading a cross-functional team to navigate complex regulatory requirements, implement robust security protocols, and integrate innovative technologies to streamline the user experience and minimize transaction costs. The platform ultimately processed in remittances for more than millions of users in its first year.
  
  He is a firm believer that innovation and security can — and must — go hand-in-hand.

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  Vincy Leung

  Head of Fraud Analytics and MI, HSBC

  Vincy Leung is the Head of Fraud Analytics and MI at HSBC, overseeing Asis-Pacific region. Based in Hong Kong, she brings over a decade of experience in the financial crime sector, specializing in data analytics for the fraud prevent and AML. Vincy is passionate about leveraging data-drive approach and advanced technologies to identify and mitigate financial crime risks through innovative strategies.
  
  In her current role, Vincy plays a pivotal position in building scalable, regional-wide fraud detection strategies to safeguard customer from fraud. By adopting advanced methodologies, she continuously drives the creation of more efficient and effective detection frameworks, ensuring both robust protection and a seamless customer experience. Vincy has been instrumental in modernizing analytics capability by integrating cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, into fraud detection strategy, enhancing the ability to proactively and accurately identify fraud.
  
  Previously, Vincy gained extensive experience in compliance, leading key initiatives such as implementation of transaction monitoring strategies, risk rating model, sanction screening systems, and the end-to-end transaction monitoring framework. Her all-rounded experience in fraud and compliance has position her as proficient leader in risk management.

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  Ed Metzger

  Vice President Market Planning, Payments & Platforms, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

  Ed Metzger is an experienced financial services executive and leader. Today Ed is the Vice President for both the Payments Efficiency and Platforms businesses within LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. The Payments Efficiency business includes the Bankers Almanac brand: recently he additionally took on leadership responsibility for the Platforms business, which includes RiskNarrative and other platforms.
  
  Prior to that, Ed progressed through a variety of roles over the last twenty years during his time with Banco Santander, Barclays and Accenture. This included the creation and scale up of two payment focused Fintech companies funded by Santander, leading as Commercial/Sales Director, Head of Product, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Operations. Previously during his time in core banking, he worked in senior leadership positions ranging from leading Transformation to Head of Innovation to Strategy.
  
  His career has been mainly spent in Europe (London, Madrid, Paris), with extensive time recently spent working in Latin America. A British and French national born in Switzerland, he currently lives in Madrid, Spain where he enjoys spending time with his Spanish wife and two children.

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  Paul Warren-Tape

  Chief of Risk and Compliance, IDVerse® - A LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Company

  Paul Warren-Tape is IDVerse’s Chief of Risk and Compliance. With over 25 years of global experience across cyber, financial crime, operational risk, privacy, and compliance, Paul spent a decade in key roles within Australia’s financial services sector before transitioning to the tech startup space in 2019. He’s passionate about helping organisations tackle complex challenges and drive innovation—encouraging fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions, all while meeting their regulatory obligations.

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  Thanh Tai Vo

  Director Market Planning, Fraud & Identity - APAC, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

  Prior to joining LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, Thanh worked at leading consulting and technology companies focused on risk, compliance and digital fraud in Asia. With over 19 years of experience in technology transformation and risk consulting, he has worked in multiple areas, including business development, customer success, strategy formulation, product management and project management and execution.