Fireside chat: Trade Finance & Digital Transformation

Global trade may be steady, but the real story lies in how operations are transforming. In this panel, experts unpack the challenges of rising client demands, talent shortages, and technology gaps — and explore how AI, smarter use of data, and cross-bank digitization are driving a long-awaited turning point for the industry. Panelists: Srividya Subramanian — Global Sales & Implementation Head, META & APAC, Traydstream Vincent O’Brien — Director, ICC United Arab Emirates (ICC UAE) & Associate Director, Institute of International Banking Law & Practice (IIBLP) Kevin Holmes — Product Development Portfolio Head, Rand Merchant Bank Shiyam Johar — Executive Director & Head of Operations, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation