Dubai — FinTech Week 2026 is pleased to announce that Sailendra Das ilendra Das, Head of Sanctions Risk Analysis & Controls — Africa & Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), will join as a distinguished speaker at the forum. With his extensive global experience and in-depth knowledge of compliance, sanctions risk, and financial crime controls, Das brings a vital perspective to a rapidly evolving fintech and regulatory environment.

In his current role at Standard Chartered, Das oversees sanctions risk analysis and control functions across Africa and the Middle East — a region of intense geopolitical change and regulatory complexity. His mandate includes ensuring that the bank’s operations comply with global sanctions regimes, conducting risk assessments, advising on transactions and client onboarding, managing name and payment screening, and leading control frameworks to mitigate financial crime/risk. Standard Chartered Jobs+1

Given the increasing regulatory scrutiny on cross-border payments, AML (Anti–Money Laundering), and sanctions compliance — especially in a world of expanding fintech use-cases and international flows — expertise like Das’s is critical. Banks and fintech firms alike must adapt compliance strategies to stay ahead of evolving sanctions rules and mitigate risk effectively. getfocal.ai+1

At FinTech Week 2026, Sailendra will lead a key session focusing on “Sanctions Risk & Compliance Controls in a Cross-Border Fintech Era.” He will share practical insights on balancing innovation with compliance, navigating complex jurisdictional regulations, and building robust screening and control frameworks that enable growth while safeguarding against financial crime and reputational risk. Attendees will benefit from his real-world experience managing sanction compliance across diverse markets, and his leadership approach to risk management and governance.

“As fintech and global payments accelerate, compliance and risk frameworks must evolve rapidly,” says Sailendra, “Effective sanctions compliance isn’t just about rule-following — it's foundational to sustainable growth in global finance.”

FinTech Week 2026 brings together industry leaders, regulators, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world to discuss future-shaping trends in payments, banking, crypto, compliance, and fintech strategy. Sailendra’s participation strengthens the event’s commitment to combining innovation with responsible, compliant growth.

Join us in Dubai on 16–17 February 202 solve6 to hear from Sailendra Das live, and engage with leading voices shaping the future of global fintech and financial compliance.