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The Race to Cashless: FinTech in Asia
Melissa Guzy, Chun Chang, Michael Correa, Henry Ma, Rahul Shinghal
Professionals from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Westpac, WeBank, and Stripe convened to analyze the divergent digital payment ecosystems driving financial inclusion in China and Southeast Asia. The discussion highlighted how China's integrated tech-finance infrastructure and WeBank's low-cost, engineering-heavy model contrast with Westpac's venture-backed ecosystem strategy and Stripe's API-driven global adaptation. Participants concluded that future market evolution hinges on regulatory adjustments for data privacy, the standardization of QR interoperability, and the potential for biometric authentication to supersede traditional card rails.
- Milken Institute58 min
Jobs of the Future
Karen Gilchrist, Kevin Aluwi, Feon Ang, Jeanne Lim, Stephanie Nash, Jon-Paul Pritchard
Panelists from the World Economic Forum, Gojek, and Dyson convened to analyze the displacement of 75 million jobs by 2030 while advocating for a strategic pivot toward continuous learning and behavioral skills like resilience. The discussion highlighted how automation augments human productivity in sectors such as Southeast Asian ride-hailing and banking, yet warns that without legislative reforms and corporate investment in gig workers, low-skilled laborers face significant economic exclusion. Speakers proposed a future workforce defined by social impact and creative fulfillment, urging governments to implement skills credits and updated labor laws to support a transition where technology and human intelligence coexist.
- Milken Institute57 min
Reimagining Financial Services
Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, Abdulla Almoayed, Michael DeAddio, Brady Dougan, Akber Jaffer, Kenny Lam
Industry leaders from WorldQuant, Two Sigma, and Finastra discussed the strategic shift toward treating diverse data as a primary competitive asset, highlighting how cloud migration and open banking mandates in regions like Bahrain are accelerating institutional alpha generation. The dialogue detailed rapid talent acquisition strategies in Asia and the digitization of wholesale markets, noting that emerging technologies such as deep learning and AI are democratizing access to complex analytical tools while reshaping risk management practices. Looking ahead, experts predict significant disruption in Asian insurance and trade finance sectors, where legacy banking models are expected to commoditize into utilities as fintechs leverage real-time data to drive customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
AI and Machine Learning in Cancer Medicine
Marc Hurlbert, Maurice Ferré, Colin Hill, Mike Nohaile, Susan Swetter, Amanda Hall, Mark Shieldsmann, Lisa Desjardins
The Melanoma Research Alliance, which has directed over $250 million toward global melanoma initiatives, convened experts to address rising mortality rates and the critical need for advanced early detection technologies. Panelists from Stanford, GNS Healthcare, and Amgen demonstrated how deep learning algorithms now match human dermatologists in image classification while causal modeling predicts treatment responses to accelerate precision medicine. Despite current limitations regarding data quality, algorithmic bias, and regulatory hurdles, these advancements aim to bridge rural care gaps and eventually substitute traditional clinical trials with robust in-silico simulations.
- Milken Institute59 min
Fighting Fake News: Can You Handle The Truth?
Jonathan McClory, Warren Fernandez, Ellana Lee, Gary Liu, Maria A. Ressa
Industry leaders, including Maria Ressa and Gary Liu, convened to analyze how profit-driven internet economics and state-sponsored cyber warfare have eroded democratic trust by incentivizing the rapid spread of disinformation. The discussion highlighted the disproportionate impact of these campaigns on journalists and younger demographics while rejecting media literacy as a standalone solution in favor of multilateral regulatory frameworks and global governance agreements. To operationalize these defenses, the World Editors Forum announced World News Day to mobilize professional newsrooms in exposing corruption and reclaiming verified information amidst rising deepfake threats.
- Milken Institute58 min
Bank on It: Companies That Are Changing the Rules, and the World
Caroline Fairchild, Bom Kim, Hakan Koç, Ming Maa, Abhinav Sinha
Coupang, Auto1 Group, Grab, and OYO Rooms, all backed by SoftBank's Vision Fund, leverage asset-heavy strategies to dominate e-commerce, automotive, super-app, and hospitality sectors by solving unique regional infrastructure gaps. These companies collectively delayed public listings to prioritize vertical integration and hyper-local adaptation, resulting in massive scale metrics such as Coupang's $11 billion run rate and Grab's status as Southeast Asia's first billion-dollar tech firm. Looking forward, their expanded logistics networks and proprietary technology aim to penetrate new global markets, including the US, while further formalizing informal economies through deep financial and operational ecosystems.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Philanthropy and Democracy in the 21st-Century
LaTese Briggs, Chuck Harris, George Pavlov, Rob Reich, Amy Smith
Moderator Latisse Briggs hosted a panel featuring Chuck Harris, George Pavlov, Rob Reich, and Amy Smith to dissect the tension between rising inequality and philanthropic capital deployment strategies. The speakers critiqued the "dead hand" of perpetual wealth and the plutocratic nature of tax deductions, advocating instead for time-limited funding cycles, radical transparency, and collaborative "collusion for good" to replace isolated market-style philanthropy. Ultimately, the group consensus emphasized that private capital must shift from temporary fixes to scalable, evidence-based interventions that influence government priorities while respecting democratic accountability.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Future of Europe: Security, Economy, and the Transatlantic Relationship
Stephanie Flanders, Peter Beyer, Niall Ferguson, Richard Haass, Lord Mandelson, Yascha Mounk, Laura Rudas
European leaders and analysts convened to address the Eurozone's robust economic recovery amidst vulnerabilities in Germany's export sector and structural innovation deficits, while navigating a fractured political landscape marked by the rise of populism and potential autocratic drift in Central Europe. The discussion highlighted critical geopolitical challenges, including a strained transatlantic alliance driven by US protectionism and a strategic shift toward an Asian-centric global order where Europe faces pressure from China's economic dominance. Key figures such as Neil Ferguson, Peter Beyer, and Richard Haass warned that without unified fiscal reforms and a cohesive defense strategy, the Union risks further fragmentation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Diabetes and Obesity: An Urgent Global Health Crisis
Edward Greissing, Hawaa Almansoori, Kathy Higgins, Deborah B. Horn, Randy Jackson
This discussion addresses the escalating global economic and health crisis driven by obesity and diabetes, highlighting how biological barriers like metabolic adaptation and the Western diet contribute to a treatment gap where only 1% of those struggling receive comprehensive care. Experts analyze regional disparities, noting severe prevalence in the Middle East and U.S. healthcare shortcomings, while identifying critical solutions such as the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and a $1 billion Milliken Institute initiative to ensure every child starts kindergarten at a healthy weight. The conversation concludes with a 2025 vision of reversing disease trajectories through precision medicine, legislative mandates for insurance coverage, and a multi-sector societal commitment to prevention and stigma reduction.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
From Aid to Investment: New Models in Development Finance
Glenn Yago, Richard Blum, Michael Kashani, Jonathan Medved, Stephanie von Friedeburg, Aubrey Ruby, Chukwu The Ugu, Elizabeth Hausler, Henry Lee
The Global Conference convened to address the $5 trillion to $7 trillion annual investment gap required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by shifting from traditional humanitarian aid to sustainable financing models that attract private capital. Key outcomes included the launch of a $10 billion Asset Management Company, the democratization of venture capital through a platform enabling $10,000 minimum investments, and strategic policy shifts in Israel and Africa to establish new development finance institutions and regional digital infrastructure. By integrating advanced technologies like AI-driven healthcare and satellite census data with novel financial instruments such as green and gender bonds, the event established a framework for scaling impact investing while maintaining financial returns.
- Milken Institute59 min
Modernizing Financial Regulation to Facilitate Shared Economic Prosperity
Michael Piwowar, Kathy Kraninger, Eugene Ludwig, Jelena McWilliams, Joseph Otting, Mike Pivovar, Tom Coury
Top federal regulators, including FDIC Chairwoman Yellena McWilliams, CFPB Director Kraninger, and OCC Comptroller Joseph Otting, are driving a unified modernization of financial oversight through strategic reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and the reduction of 60% in excessive compliance directives. These agencies are actively streamlining frameworks for fintech innovation via special charters and sandbox programs while simultaneously pivoting consumer protection efforts from punitive enforcement to preventive harm mitigation and financial literacy. With a target to finalize adjustments to roughly 25 disproportionate Dodd-Frank provisions by the fourth quarter, the leadership aims to lower burdens on small institutions and expand capital access to underserved communities through data-driven technologies.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Housing Finance Reform: Will We Finally Get the Stone Up the Hill?
Eric Kaplan, Robert Broeksmit, Jeb Mason, Lisa Rice, Bob Brooksmit
Federal and industry leaders are currently debating reforms to transition the U.S. mortgage market from an implicit government backstop to a system with explicit guarantees and expanded private capital competition. Key figures like FHFA Director Mark Calabria are proposing administrative steps to reduce the GSE duopoly's market share while addressing historical discrimination and aligning algorithmic underwriting with fair housing goals. Although a comprehensive strategy is being coordinated by the White House, permanent structural changes require Congressional legislation to mitigate the risk of credit contraction during the multi-year transition.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Macroeconomic Outlook: A Balancing Act
Komal Sri-Kumar, James McCormack, Seema Shah, Nathan Sheets, Christopher Smart, Bryan Whalen
A panel of experts forecasts a solid yet modest global economic recovery driven by a dovish Federal Reserve pivot and easing inflation, while noting that robust U.S. corporate growth and China's shift toward consumption support emerging stability. Despite this progress, significant risks persist including elevated global debt levels, deteriorating credit covenants, and the threat of prolonged trade tensions that may force tariffs into a permanent structural reality for businesses. Participants warn that complacency remains dangerous given potential black swan events ranging from European political instability to a U.S. debt ceiling standoff, suggesting a market correction is likely before the current expansion concludes.
- Milken Institute58 min
The Known Unknowns of Election 2020
Sarah Sandler, Willow Bay, Jim Messina, Mark Penn, Karl Rove, Neera Tanden
A panel of political experts analyzes global anti-establishment trends and U.S. demographic shifts to outline the critical strategies required for the 2020 election. The discussion highlights that both Donald Trump and Democratic contenders must balance voter persuasion with base mobilization to overcome Trump's low personal likability and the primary's intense focus on electability. Key insights reveal that winning will depend on addressing economic anxieties and cultural divisions while navigating a fractured electorate where trust in institutions has severely declined.
- Milken Institute58 min
5G: A Tech Revolution With National Security Implications
David Sanger, Vijay Doradla, Jason Hoffman, Zvi Marom
Experts outline a projected $3.8 to $5 trillion global investment to deploy 5G infrastructure by 2022, aiming to support AI-driven edge computing and a tenfold increase in traffic for applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to precision agriculture. This rapid technological shift is complicated by geopolitical tensions regarding Chinese vendors, as concerns over surveillance and supply chain dominance have prompted the US and allies to implement strict security measures and alternative regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, the transition redefines the telecommunications landscape by consolidating market leadership among a few major players while enabling asset-free business models and requiring dynamic, AI-enhanced cybersecurity to manage exponential network complexity.