The BIIA 2017 Biennial Conference, organized by the Business Information Industry Association (BIIA), took place from October 18 to 20, 2017, at The Okura Prestige Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. This event brought together professionals from the business and credit information sectors, including service providers, users, regulators, and policymakers, to discuss and navigate the evolving landscape of the industry.
The conference centered around the theme "Embracing Digitization," addressing the rapid technological advancements impacting the business information industry. Key topics included the integration of artificial intelligence, the changing dynamics of risk management information, financial inclusion strategies, identity management in compliance with AML and KYC requirements, and the future of credit and credit information in the digital era.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking receptions, participate in panel discussions, and hear from notable speakers such as Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand, and Melanie Zimmerman, Senior Vice President at TransUnion. These sessions provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by digitization in the industry.
The conference was designed for professionals in the business and credit information sectors, including service providers, users, regulators, and policymakers. It offered a platform to gain insights into technological advancements, regulatory changes, and strategies for embracing digitization, making it a valuable event for those seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry.
Speakers(38)
Ben Elliott
Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific at Experian
Cato Syversen
CEO at Creditsafe
Danny Mu
Principal Analyst Serving CIO Professionals at Forrester Research
Douglas Wolfson
Director of Market Planning at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Dr. Andrew Jennings
Senior Vice President, Scores and Analytics at FICO
Dr. Anthony Scriffignano
SVP Chief Data Scientist at Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
Dr. Karndee Leopairote
Managing Director at C Asian
Dr. Karndee Leopairote is the Managing Director of C Asian, a platform for ASEAN networking, exchanging best practices, and facilitating peer-to-peer discussions at the regional level. She is also a director of BOL Thailand.
Dr. Meng Li
Director, Industrial & Finance Research Center at JD Finance Institute
Dr. Li has over 12 years of research experience in macro economy, financial market, and emerging industries. She has contributed to numerous research projects launched by the Central Financial Leading Group, NDRC, SFC, and MIIT, and is the main author of 'Digital Finance' and 'Modern Financial Market'. Before joining JD Finance Institute, she served as a research fellow in China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Samsung Economics Research Institute, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Edoardo Borsari
International Market Director at CRIF SPA Information Solutions
His Excellency Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj
Minister of Digital Economy and Society at Kingdom of Thailand
Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj has served as Minister of Digital Economy and Society since December 2016. Prior to that, he held the Minister of Science and Technology portfolio for over two years, implementing numerous progressive changes. He has contributed to the design, formulation, and implementation of major national policies in science & technology, innovation, ICT, e-commerce, and education, and has been involved in international collaborations with organizations such as ASEAN, APEC, UNCTAD, OECD, WHO, and ITU.
Ho Eng Ban
Director – Asia Pacific at CUSIP Global Services
Jane Foo
Chairman at BIIA
Joachim C. Bartels
Managing Director and Cofounder at BIIA
Jérôme Pezé
CEO and Founder at Tinubu Square
Korn Chatikavanij
Marc Barrachin
Managing Director, Product Research and Innovation at S&P Global Market Intelligence
Matt Gamser
CEO at SME Financial Forum
Melanie Zimmerman
Senior Vice President at TransUnion
Mohan Jayaraman
Regional Managing Director Asia Pacific for Decisions Analytics (DA), Business Information Services (BI) and Data at Experian
Neil Munroe
Deputy Managing Director at BIIA
Nick Wilde
Head of Fraud and ID, Asia Pacific at Experian
Nicke Wilde
Head of Fraud and ID, Asia Pacific at Experian
Peter Villa
COO at SCHUFA Holding AG
Peter Villa is a member of the management board of SCHUFA Holding AG, the leading Credit Bureau in Germany. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Business Information Industry Association (BIIA) and the European Credit Research Institute (ECRI), and is Vice-President of the Management Board of ACCIS – Association of Consumer Credit Information Suppliers. Prior to his current position, he was General Manager of Bonnier Germany GmbH & Co.KG, Hoppenstedt Bonnier Information GmbH, Kompass Germany, and Bisnode/Dun & Bradstreet Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Phil Cotter
Managing Director Risk at Refinitiv
Professor Dr. Gjergji Kasneci
CTO & Head of Innovation and Strategic Analysis at SCHUFA Holding AG
Quan Yu
Head of Risk for Consumer and SME Finance Group at Ant Financial
Ritwik Ghosh
Head of Lending Business and Operations at Grab Financial
Samuel White
Regional Manager for Asia at Creditinfo
Sarah Davies
Head of Risk and Analytics at Nova Credit
Stephan Wolf
CEO at Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)
Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and ensures the operational integrity of the Global LEI System, providing access to the full global LEI repository free of charge to users.
Stephen Ufford
CEO and Co-founder at Trulioo
Tan Wee Soon
Executive Director, Group Financial Crime & Security Services (FCSS) at DBS Bank Singapore
Thakorn Piyapan
Thirumalai Nambi
Timothy Choon
Managing Director at FICO Compliance Solutions Asia – Pacific
Tom Mouhsian
Principal Analyst, Customer Experience (APAC) at Forrester Research
Tony Hadley
Senior Vice President Government Affairs and Public Policy at Experian
Wayne Johnson
CEO and Co-founder at encompass
Event Details
- Date
- March 1-2, 2017
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇹🇭 Hong Kong, Thailand
- The Okura Prestige Hotel
- Audience
- Professionals in the business and credit information sectors, including service providers, users, regulators, and policymakers.
- Attendees
- Over 140 delegates from 26 countries