Angela leads Asia Pacific public policy and regulatory affairs for TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence company that helps financial institutions, cryptocurrency businesses and public agencies detect and investigate crypto-related fraud and financial crime.
A former regulator, Angela spent over a decade at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where she was most recently Deputy Director in charge of licensing for payment service providers. As part of the pioneering team for Singapore’s payments regulatory regime, she oversaw the development of the licensing framework, and the assessment of several hundred payments and digital asset license applications. Prior to this, Angela held a diverse range of roles at MAS including in regulatory policy, business development and consumer education, giving her deep insight into the full gamut of policymaking considerations for global financial regulators.
Angela was recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Finance in Asia for her thought leadership on digital asset developments in the region. She holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Roundtable Room 3 (Level 3)
Decoding Digital Assets and Payments
This roundtable reflects Elevandi’s commitment to developing the infrastructure to support the adoption of new technologies.
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is revolutionising the financial sector, with the potential to streamline processes, enhance security, and democratise access to financial services. However, as DLT-based solutions transition from traditional models towards algorithmic governance, a critical juncture has emerged.
Operating under the theme of Decoding Digital Assets and Payments, this roundtable brings together policymakers, academics, and financial experts to navigate the legal and regulatory complexities arising from the transition towards AI and algorithmic governance in DLT-based finance.
This discussion will delve into the specific challenges and opportunities that arise with this shift, including issues of sustainability, transparency, accountability, and potential biases within the algorithms themselves. By exploring these key areas and considering the potential integration with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and eventually Internet of Things (IoT), the roundtable seeks to contribute to the creation of a sustainable, robust and secure future for this transformative technology. For example, a DLT-based micro-loan platform could leverage on AI algorithms to automate document verification, creditworthiness assessment and loan approvals, potentially reducing processing times, fraud risks and increasing financial inclusion. However, ensuring that these algorithms are unbiased is crucial to prevent discrimination against certain borrowers.
Attendees who wish to familiarise themselves with the topic may refer to the reference materials here.
Hall A (Level 2)
Decoding Digital Assets and Payments
Explore the transformative potential of tokenisation and blockchain technology in financial services and capital markets. This session delves into real-world use cases, showcasing how these technologies enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in asset management, trading, and settlement processes.