The Digital Innovation Committee (DIC) advocates and promotes the adoption of digital technology and innovation within the asset management industry. One of the key programmes that DIC undertakes is the Digital Accelerator Programme (DAP), a platform which provides technology firms an opportunity to be mentored and rapidly commercialise their business ventures by working closely with leading fund houses and gain great exposure across the asset management industry.
To pave the way forward for industry-wide digitalisation, the Committee seeks to forge partnerships with global key fintech centres to foster cross border collaborations; create a one-stop platform and digital ecosystem for fintechs and corporates to interact; showcase and identify technology solutions; and introduce curated digital skills training programmes to upskill the workforce.
Vincent joined Fullerton Fund Management in 2020 as Chief Technology Officer, where he leads the firm’s technology, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation strategy.
With nearly two decades of experience in banking and asset management technology, he has overseen large-scale initiatives including the modernization of core investment platforms, the build-out of enterprise data and cloud infrastructure, and the introduction of AI solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Prior to joining Fullerton, Vincent held leadership roles at Société Générale Investment Banking where he spearheaded digital transformation programs, agile engineering practices, and innovations in structured finance platforms.
Passionate about innovation, Vincent is focused on enabling secure, scalable systems that empower investment teams and improve client outcomes.
Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications & Computer Science from INSA Lyon.
Marko is a managing director leading BlackRock Aladdin product group in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for developing talent, technology, platform and services in the region.
He believes end-to-end investment management and operations platforms are key to institutional investors since analytics and data-driven decision making will continue to improve investment outcomes.
Marko has significant experience in academia, technology and financial services – in areas including software development, data and analytics, research, product and project management, business development and general management. He held various technical, business and management roles in the United States, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong and Singapore over the past 20 years.
He earned multiple degrees in physics and computer science from California Institute of Technology in the United States, McGill University in Canada and University of Zagreb in Croatia.
Christina joined DWS (Deutsche Bank’s asset management business) in 2013 as part of the asset and wealth management COO office. As COO for Singapore and Regional Control Officer for APAC, she is responsible for the Singapore asset management operations and leads efficiency, cost and governance of the region’s operational platform while enabling business to convert opportunities for growth and expansion. She has over 15 years of experience across financial services and previously led the set up of ICICI’s advisory and fund management desk in New York.
Christina sits on the Digital Innovation Committee. She in an Economics graduate and holds an MBA from XLRI.
Benoit Doumas is the Regional Head of Technology at Eastspring Investments. In this role, he leads the development and execution of the company’s technology and AI strategy, overseeing engineering, data, infrastructure, delivery, information security, and data privacy for both business units and centralized services.
With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Benoit has a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions that align with business objectives. Before joining Eastspring in September 2024, he was the Global Head of Commercial Technology at Thomson Reuters and served as a Managing Director at BlackRock.
Benoit holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole des Mines, France, and a Master’s degree in Computing Science from the University of Nantes, France.
Vincent joined Fullerton Fund Management in 2020 as Chief Technology Officer, where he leads the firm’s technology, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation strategy.
With nearly two decades of experience in banking and asset management technology, he has overseen large-scale initiatives including the modernization of core investment platforms, the build-out of enterprise data and cloud infrastructure, and the introduction of AI solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Prior to joining Fullerton, Vincent held leadership roles at Société Générale Investment Banking where he spearheaded digital transformation programs, agile engineering practices, and innovations in structured finance platforms.
Passionate about innovation, Vincent is focused on enabling secure, scalable systems that empower investment teams and improve client outcomes.
Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications & Computer Science from INSA Lyon.
Marko is a managing director leading BlackRock Aladdin product group in Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for developing talent, technology, platform and services in the region.
He believes end-to-end investment management and operations platforms are key to institutional investors since analytics and data-driven decision making will continue to improve investment outcomes.
Marko has significant experience in academia, technology and financial services – in areas including software development, data and analytics, research, product and project management, business development and general management. He held various technical, business and management roles in the United States, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong and Singapore over the past 20 years.
He earned multiple degrees in physics and computer science from California Institute of Technology in the United States, McGill University in Canada and University of Zagreb in Croatia.
Christina joined DWS (Deutsche Bank’s asset management business) in 2013 as part of the asset and wealth management COO office. As COO for Singapore and Regional Control Officer for APAC, she is responsible for the Singapore asset management operations and leads efficiency, cost and governance of the region’s operational platform while enabling business to convert opportunities for growth and expansion. She has over 15 years of experience across financial services and previously led the set up of ICICI’s advisory and fund management desk in New York.
Christina sits on the Digital Innovation Committee. She in an Economics graduate and holds an MBA from XLRI.
Benoit Doumas is the Regional Head of Technology at Eastspring Investments. In this role, he leads the development and execution of the company’s technology and AI strategy, overseeing engineering, data, infrastructure, delivery, information security, and data privacy for both business units and centralized services.
With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Benoit has a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions that align with business objectives. Before joining Eastspring in September 2024, he was the Global Head of Commercial Technology at Thomson Reuters and served as a Managing Director at BlackRock.
Benoit holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Ecole des Mines, France, and a Master’s degree in Computing Science from the University of Nantes, France.
Chetan Karkhanis is a Senior Vice President in the Digital Strategy & Wealth Management group, covering the Asia Pacific Region. Based in Singapore, he is focused on leading digital and tech-enabled solutions for FT’s clients in the region, as well as strategic investments and incubation programs in innovative FinTechs.
Prior to this role, he led product management for various global equity platforms within Franklin Templeton, including the Templeton Global Equity Group, Franklin Global Growth, and Balanced Equity Management (Australia).
Previously, Mr. Karkhanis led the Corporate Strategy function at Franklin Templeton as part of the Financial Strategies group. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2014, he was a Vice President at JPMorgan Asset Management in Strategy and Development, based in New York City. He entered the financial services industry in 1998.
Mr. Karkhanis holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics, and a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Management Sciences and Engineering, both from Stanford University, California.
Marita McGinley is the Global Head of Digital Assets Strategy for Schroders, where she leads the firm’s efforts in harnessing distributed ledger technology to drive better outcomes for clients.
She also heads Schroders’ Global Digital Assets Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore – a strategic hub dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and the scalable adoption of digital asset solutions across the business.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Marita has held diverse roles spanning alternative assets, technology, and operational risk in London, New York, Switzerland, and Singapore. This breadth of exposure gives her a unique and informed perspective on the evolving digital assets landscape, making her a sought-after speaker on blockchain and distributed ledger use cases within the asset management industry.
At Schroders, she has previously held several senior positions, including Head of Digital Automation and Enablement Practice, Head of the Digital Enablement Practice, and Distribution Technology Manager.
Marita is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and holds an MBA from Warwick Business School. She also earned degrees in International Business from Northeastern University and European Business with Transatlantic Studies from Dublin City University.
Ong Ai Ling is Head of AIOI (Artificial Intelligence of Investments) and Portfolio Manager for the LionGlobal Disruptive Innovation Fund at Lion Global Investors. She started her investment career in London and has 21 years of financial industry experience.
Prior to joining Lion Global Investors, Ai Ling was responsible for pan-Asian investment management at Point 72 (Singapore) and was an Investment Director at Dymon Asia (Singapore). Earlier in her career, she held investment and research roles at Davidson Kempner (Hong Kong), Coller Capital (London) and Deutsche Bank AG (London).
Ai Ling holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts for Law at the University of Cambridge where she graduated with double first-class honours. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice by BPP Professional Education and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Ai Ling is certified in Data Science and Machine Learning for Asset Management from the EDHEC Business School and in Data Science in Asset Management from IMAS (Investment Management Association of Singapore).
Chetan Karkhanis is a Senior Vice President in the Digital Strategy & Wealth Management group, covering the Asia Pacific Region. Based in Singapore, he is focused on leading digital and tech-enabled solutions for FT’s clients in the region, as well as strategic investments and incubation programs in innovative FinTechs.
Prior to this role, he led product management for various global equity platforms within Franklin Templeton, including the Templeton Global Equity Group, Franklin Global Growth, and Balanced Equity Management (Australia).
Previously, Mr. Karkhanis led the Corporate Strategy function at Franklin Templeton as part of the Financial Strategies group. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2014, he was a Vice President at JPMorgan Asset Management in Strategy and Development, based in New York City. He entered the financial services industry in 1998.
Mr. Karkhanis holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics, and a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Management Sciences and Engineering, both from Stanford University, California.
Marita McGinley is the Global Head of Digital Assets Strategy for Schroders, where she leads the firm’s efforts in harnessing distributed ledger technology to drive better outcomes for clients.
She also heads Schroders’ Global Digital Assets Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore – a strategic hub dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and the scalable adoption of digital asset solutions across the business.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Marita has held diverse roles spanning alternative assets, technology, and operational risk in London, New York, Switzerland, and Singapore. This breadth of exposure gives her a unique and informed perspective on the evolving digital assets landscape, making her a sought-after speaker on blockchain and distributed ledger use cases within the asset management industry.
At Schroders, she has previously held several senior positions, including Head of Digital Automation and Enablement Practice, Head of the Digital Enablement Practice, and Distribution Technology Manager.
Marita is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and holds an MBA from Warwick Business School. She also earned degrees in International Business from Northeastern University and European Business with Transatlantic Studies from Dublin City University.
Ong Ai Ling is Head of AIOI (Artificial Intelligence of Investments) and Portfolio Manager for the LionGlobal Disruptive Innovation Fund at Lion Global Investors. She started her investment career in London and has 21 years of financial industry experience.
Prior to joining Lion Global Investors, Ai Ling was responsible for pan-Asian investment management at Point 72 (Singapore) and was an Investment Director at Dymon Asia (Singapore). Earlier in her career, she held investment and research roles at Davidson Kempner (Hong Kong), Coller Capital (London) and Deutsche Bank AG (London).
Ai Ling holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts for Law at the University of Cambridge where she graduated with double first-class honours. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice by BPP Professional Education and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Ai Ling is certified in Data Science and Machine Learning for Asset Management from the EDHEC Business School and in Data Science in Asset Management from IMAS (Investment Management Association of Singapore).
