SAS hosted an exclusive forum to explore how AI and data analytics can transform the banking sector.
SAS examines how AI can be leveraged for financial inclusion at Executive Forum Alex Kwiatkowski , SAS .
The forum featured thought-provoking sessions from prominent guest speakers, including Paul Morley from Nedbank and Marli Dietrichsen from Capitec. Kwiatkowski, Director of Global Financial Services Industry Marketing at SAS, highlighted the persistent issue of global financial exclusion: “Financial inclusion remains a pressing concern, with 1.5 billion people globally still unbanked. Despite progress, it’s troubling that so many remain excluded from basic financial services. Banking must be for everyone.
Stephanie Ora, Global Lead for Financial Crimes Analytics at SAS, showcased innovative AI-driven solutions to address the growing threat of financial crimes. She pointed to the power of AI in streamlining investigative processes and improving outcomes: “AI has transformed the fight against financial crime through anomaly detection, behavioural modelling, and real-time decisioning. These tools help institutions proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the customer lifecycle.
Attendees also explored collaborative strategies, such as federated learning models , responsible data sharing, and enhanced governance frameworks, to foster financial inclusion and address risk more effectively.
Alex Kwiatkowski Paul Morley Nedbank Marli Dietrichsen Capitec Naeem Siddiqi Stephanie Ora
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