Bradley Maclean
Bradley co-founded Regulation Asia and currently serves as CEO and Head of Research. He was previously Vice President of Business Development at SunGard Financial Systems (now FIS) heading up strategic, business planning and product development across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, in total overseeing 36 countries. Prior to that Brad was a management consultant focused on alternative assets. He was involved in several significant research programmes, including one assisting on TARP in 2008 for the US Treasury Department and the World Bank. brad@regulationasia.com
Articles by Bradley Maclean
AML / KYC
Project Aurora’s Vision for the Future of Financial Crime Prevention
08/05/2025
Beju Shah discusses Project Aurora, which explores new ways of combatting money laundering taking a data driven approach.
AML / KYC
Coordinated and Agile Response Needed to Address Financial Crime Threats in APAC
22/04/2025
Regulation Asia Co-founder Bradley Maclean discusses newly published research and what the findings say about the ongoing fight against financial crime.
Fintech / Regtech
Unlocking ASEAN’s Potential: AI’s Role in Shaping the Region’s Banking Future
13/03/2025
ASEAN has an opportunity to transform the region’s banking sector by leveraging AI. But a unified vision is essential to unlock the region’s full potential in AI-driven banking.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia’s Banking Revolution: Leveraging AI in a Sheltered but Evolving Market
06/03/2025
Australia’s near-term trajectory in AI adoption hinges on strategic actions that address existing gaps while positioning the sector for sustainable growth.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong: Harnessing AI Amid Challenges and Opportunities
27/02/2025
Hong Kong has made significant progress in promoting AI adoption and integration across FIs, but more opportunities for innovation and growth exist.
AML / KYC
Singapore: Unlocking the Potential of AI in the Fight Against Financial Crime
19/02/2025
Brad Maclean discusses Singapore’s AI adoption journey, including the opportunities it has seized, the challenges it faces, and what lies ahead.
AML / KYC
Unlocking the Value of GenAI in Financial Crime Compliance
07/01/2025
SymphonyAI’s Craig Robertson, DBS’ Lam Chee Kin and BOS’ Ng Kok Keong discuss the use of AI in financial crime compliance.
AML / KYC
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Financial Crime Compliance
14/11/2024
New research explores the potential of AI in financial crime compliance, highlighting pressing pain points and offering a roadmap for adoption.
Capital / Liquidity
Navigating APRA’s Revised IRRBB Requirements
12/11/2024
Australian bankers are concerned about tight implementation timelines for APS 117, given the significant model development and testing work needed.
AML / KYC
Addressing Non-Latin Script Challenges in Name Screening and AML
31/10/2024
As global financial crime becomes more complex, companies like Aereve are pioneering technologies to reduce false positives, enhance compliance, and mitigate risks.
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