Chapter Meeting

AI Landscape and Use Cases in Finance

October 22, 2026 6:30 PM | Singapore Chapter | In-Person

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October 22, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

In-Person

The Westin Singapore, Room 5, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore, 018961

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Join the GARP Singapore Chapter for an informative evening with subject matter experts as we explore how AI is transforming financial services and what its rapid adoption means for risk and investment professionals.

Specific topics covered in this session will include:

  • AI tools available to financial firms and how it is being adopted across the industry 
  • Real-world AI applications across portfolio management, risk analytics, operations, and compliance. 
  • Strategic opportunities, implementation challenges, and the future of AI in finance. 
  • Practical takeaways for risk and investment professionals navigating AI adoption. 

 

Registration is required as seats are limited. Priority will be given to GARP Individual Members.

Agenda

6:30 – 7:00 pm: Registration  

7:00 – 7:15 pm: Welcome remarks,  

7:15 – 8:45 pm: Presentation with Audience Q&A 

8:45 – 9:30 pm: Networking reception 

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Speakers

Matt Zhang Changhao, PhD

Matt Zhang Changhao, PhD

Chief Risk Officer & Partner, Keystone Investors
Matt Zhang Changhao, PhD

Matt Zhang Changhao, PhD

Chief Risk Officer & Partner, Keystone Investors

Matt oversees risk management for a hedge fund across investment, FX, liquidity, counterparty, operational, and ESG risks. He also leads technology and enterprise AI initiatives, bringing a practical buy-side perspective on AI adoption across portfolio management, risk analytics, and fund operations.

Moderators

Bhavesh Kamdar, FRM, CQF

Bhavesh Kamdar, FRM, CQF

Risk Manager, AIA Investment Management
Bhavesh Kamdar, FRM, CQF

Bhavesh Kamdar, FRM, CQF

Risk Manager, AIA Investment Management

Bhavesh Kamdar is a highly experienced financial risk management professional with over two decades in the industry, focusing on fixed income markets. Based in Singapore, he holds both the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) designations. He combines strong statistical foundations with practical applications of machine learning in finance, making him a respected voice in quantitative risk analytics. Bhavesh has held key roles in major financial institutions and regularly shares insights on finance and risk management, contributing to thought leadership in the field.

Chapter Directors

Dr. Johnny Tan
Managing Director, Impact Consultancy & Training Pte Ltd.

Anthony Lim, CFA, FRM, CISM
Director, Risk Management, Seviora Holdings Pte Ltd

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