Payment Systems in the Age of AI:The Asia-Pacific Experience

Join the Global Payments Group (GPG) and the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington, D.C., for an evening conversation alongside DC Fintech Week on Asia-Pacific payment systems in the age of AI, from fast payments to interoperability to AI-enabled commerce. SPEAKERS H.E. Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Malaysian Ambassador to the U.S. (Opening Remarks) Kaustab Roy, Senior Financial Sector Expert, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Raunak Mittal, Advisor, BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Trisha Tan, VP, Strategy & Operations, Mastercard Strategic Growth Holti Banka, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Payments, World Bank With Harry Wang, Senior Business Analyst at Capital One and Strategic Committee Member of The Global Payments Group as moderator. Asia-Pacific has led the world's shift in payments. Over the past decade, real-time systems, mobile wallets, QR codes and contactless cards have transformed how the region pays and gets paid, powering commerce, remittances and financial inclusion. The policy frontier is now moving from domestic adoption to cross-border interoperability. Malaysia's DuitNow and its role in ASEAN have offered a model for faster, cheaper and more accessible cross-border payments. With AI shaping the next phase, new questions are emerging about compliance, fraud, know-your-customer (KYC) requirements and friction for users. Program 5:30–6:00 p.m. Doors open & networking 6:00–6:10 p.m. Welcome remarks by Malaysian Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob 6:10–7:15 p.m. Moderated panel & audience Q&A 7:15–8:30 p.m. Networking reception (food & drinks provided) Registration requires approval. The discussion is held under the Chatham House Rule. Official IDs will be required at the door.