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The Evolving Landscape of Investment and Financial Systems in Emerging Economies

Emerging markets are entering a defining decade for finance. Countries like India are building digital-first financial ecosystems that fuse innovation, inclusion, and investment at scale. With over 10 billion monthly UPI transactions, rapid fintech growth toward the $2 trillion mark, and banks leading AI and tokenization pilots, India has become both a blueprint and a testbed for the future of banking.
This dialogue explores how global investors and leading banks are collaborating to reimagine the financial ecosystem, attract capital, and navigate AI-driven disruptions. How do private banks scale digital models profitably while ensuring inclusion? Where will value creation and jobs emerge as technology reshapes emerging market finance?

Speakers

Neil Parekh

Neil Parekh

Deputy Chairman, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) & Vice Chairman Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)

Dr. Debadatta Chand

Dr. Debadatta Chand

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Baroda

Moderator

Sharanjit Leyl

Sharanjit Leyl

MC, Chancellor, Bath Spa University