Abraham Tachjian is a director in digital banking at Standard Chartered in Singapore. He is responsible for the implementation of emerging technologies as well as making banking simpler and more intuitive. He is a frequent speaker at conference throughout Southeast Asia with a focus on open banking and APIs, blockchain applications in financial services and regtech. Prior to his current role, Abraham was a practicing lawyer. He advised on transactions with respect to structured products, investment banking and derivatives. He is common law and civil law qualified and practiced in both English and French. His multidisciplinary background allows him to provide a unique point of view that bridges the gaps between banking, technology and law.