Risk Ready Manila 2025
Keep up to date with the latest regulatory updates, industry knowledge and thought leadership on implementations and innovations around Financial Crime Compliance and Fraud.
Event Date: 17 June 2025
Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PHT
Event Venue: Makati Diamond Residences
Event Summary
As businesses in the Philippines accelerate the digitalization of payments and commercial channels, the risks of financial crime and fraud are increasingly converging. Regulators across the region, including Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), recognize the importance of integrating fraud prevention and financial crime compliance programs as a critical step in addressing AML and fraud challenges.
With the Philippines’ recent exit from the FATF Grey List, regulatory expectations on sustaining AML compliance remain high, driving financial institutions and DNFBPs to enhance their risk management frameworks. Additionally, the implementation of the Financial Accounts Regulation Act (AFASA Law) underscores the need for stronger fraud prevention measures as the country advances its digital finance ecosystem.
This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, regulators, and subject-matter experts to share insights on regulatory updates, emerging trends, and the latest innovations in financial crime and fraud prevention. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how financial institutions and DNFBPs are leveraging new technologies to strengthen their defences against evolving threats.
Note: Seating is limited and confirmations will be sent out by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. We only accept three registrations per company.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 9:10 am | Welcome Remarks | LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 9:10 am – 9:50 am | Regulatory Keynote: Regulatory expectations on financial crime compliance and fraud in Philippines | Veronica Arce Balisi, Partner, SGV & Co. |
| 9:50 am – 10:30 am | Managing Risk throughout the Customer Lifecycle | Ed Metzger, Vice President, Market Planning Payments Efficiency, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Coffee Break | |
| 10:50 am – 11:50 pm | Panel Discussion: Strategic Frontlines: How Fraud and Compliance Leaders Are Shaping the Future of Financial Integrity | Moderator:
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| 11:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 pm – 1:30 pm | Opening Remarks | LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 1:30 pm – 2:10 pm | Philippines Exist Grey list: Key learnings and take aways, and preparation for 2027 mutual evaluation | Edrian Apaya, Partner, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra |
| 2:10 pm – 2:50 pm | Raising the Bar: Strengthening AML in a Dynamic Landscape | Ryan Marte, Partner, Financial Crime Unit, PwC South East Asia Consulting |
| 2:50 pm – 3:30 pm | 4Es - framework for a comprehensive compliance program | Patrick Gwyther, Market Planning Director APAC, Financial Crime Compliance, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm | Coffee Break | |
| 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm | Panel Discussion: The State of Financial Crime in Philippines – Post-Greylisting Trends & Risk Imperatives | Moderator:
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| 4:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
| Time | Agenda | Speaker |
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| 1:20 pm – 1:30 pm | Opening Remarks | LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 1:30 pm – 2:10 pm | Evolving Fraud Trends in Southeast Asia | Ivan Zasarsky, Senior Managing Director, PwC South East Asia Consulting |
| 2:10 pm – 2:50 pm | Meeting Regulatory Expectations with AI-powered fraud prevention technology | Thanh Tai Vo, Director Market Planning, Fraud and Identity, APAC, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions |
| 2:50 pm – 3:30 pm | Facing the Fakes: How AI Battles Deepfakes in Modern Fraud | Adam Brito, Head of Sales & Partnerships, IDVerse® - A LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Company |
| 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm | Coffee Break | |
| 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm | Panel Discussion - Fraud prevention best practices sharing | Moderator:
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| 4:50 pm | Closing Remarks |
Past Event Review:
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions hosted Risk Ready 2024 on 3 July at Makati Diamond Residences in Manila, Philippines. With over 220 experts present, our esteemed speakers shared about regulatory updates and the latest innovations financial institutions are implementing, regarding new technologies to combat financial crime compliance and fraud. With the invaluable support of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and the Association of Banks' Compliance Officers of the Philippines (ABCOMP), the event was a resounding success, underscoring the significance of collaboration between regulatory bodies and industry practitioners. Watch the event recording here: Highlights: 2024 Risk Ready in Manila.
Speakers
Veronica Arce Balisi
SGV & Co.
Brent C. Estrella
RCBC
Atty. Eunice Monsod
Salmon Group Ltd
Catherine de Joya Urtola
Bank of China (Manila Branch)
Atty. Guadalupe Lyn P. Vergel De Dios
Mizuho Bank Ltd
Atty. Darius Ian Manlagnit
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc.
Julie Reyes
Maya
Anton Gonzales
ING Hubs Philippines
Niña Feren Alquiroz-Aguilar
Metrobank
Jessel T. Tuvida
BDO Unibank, Inc.
Jericho Konrad Uy
RCBC
Ivan Zasarsky
PwC South East Asia Consulting
Ryan Marte
PwC South East Asia Consulting
Ed Metzger
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Patrick Gwyther
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Thanh Tai Vo
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Adam Brito
IDVerse® - A LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Company