Suade and AWS host industry panel on the future of banking

An evening of insight and innovation 

Last Thursday, Suade Labs partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host an exclusive evening panel and networking event focused on the future of banking. 

Held at the AWS offices in London, the event brought together senior leaders, industry experts, and financial professionals for an evening of discussion, ideas, and collaboration. 

The evening started with welcome drinks and networking. 

This gave attendees a chance to connect with peers from some of the world’s leading financial institutions—including Barclays, Bank of England, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, SMBC, and Mizuho. 

There was a real buzz in the room from the start. 

Panel discussion 

The panel discussion was the centrepiece of the evening. 

Speakers included: 

• Dawd Haque, Regulatory Transformation at Deutsche Bank 

• Andrew Head, Head of Product at Standard Chartered 

• Oliver Margetts, CTO at Suade 

• Moderated by Tricia, Head of Fintech at AWS 

Each speaker brought a different perspective on how financial institutions are modernising their infrastructure to meet growing regulatory demands and keep pace with innovation. 

Agenda 

The panel explored a wide range of topics:

• Speakers discussed the shift away from legacy systems, the role of AI and automation, and how cloud computing is driving operational agility. 
• They also talked about current and upcoming regulations, including Basel III and DORA, and how financial institutions are adapting to meet these requirements. 
• One common theme throughout the discussion was the importance of real-time finance. 

Each panellist gave practical examples from their organisation. This gave the audience a clear view of how digital transformation is happening on the ground. 

After the panel, guests continued the conversation over drinks and canapés. 

There were plenty of great discussions happening in every corner of the room. People shared challenges, ideas, and experiences. 

It was a reminder that in-person events like this offer something you can’t always get from webinars or reports—real connection. 

Thank you to AWS for co-hosting this event with us. And thank you to all our guests who joined us and made the evening such a success. 

At Suade, we’re proud to create moments like this—where forward-thinking people from finance and tech can come together, learn from each other, and shape what’s next. 

About Suade 

Suade provides end-to-end automation of regulatory reporting for financial institutions, ensuring compliance with evolving global standards. Our platform streamlines reporting, reduces manual processes, and enhances data accuracy. 

With increasing regulatory demands such as Basel III, PRA, and EBA requirements, banks need a scalable solution that eliminates inefficiencies and strengthens risk control. Suade delivers a seamless, automated approach to compliance, trusted by financial institutions worldwide. 

Book a demo to see how Suade can transform your regulatory reporting and keep your organisation ahead of regulatory change.