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Beju Shah
Head of Nordic Centre, BIS Innovation Hub at Bank for International Settlements – BIS (personal views) | Board Member | Senior Advisor | Future of Financial Crime Prevention, Cybersecurity, A.I. & M.L, & Money & Payments
Beju Shah is a prominent figure in the world of financial technology and innovation, currently serving as the Head of the Nordic Centre for the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub.14 In this role, he leads a team of experts focusing on cutting-edge areas such as cybersecurity, payments, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).45
Professional Background
Shah's leadership at the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre in Stockholm involves overseeing projects that aim to push the boundaries of financial technology and address key challenges in the global financial system.1 The centre, established in 2021, is a collaborative effort between the BIS and the central banks of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.1
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Shah has garnered recognition for his contributions to financial technology:
- Finalist for the Banking Technology Awards 2018 in the "Best Use of RegTech" category3
- Finalist for the "Best Data Management Initiative" at the Central Banking FinTech RegTech Global Awards3
Current Projects and Focus Areas
Under Shah's leadership, the BIS Innovation Hub Nordic Centre is working on several important initiatives:
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Project Aurora: A groundbreaking project aimed at combating cross-border money laundering using advanced technologies and international collaboration.2
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CBDC Research: Exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies and their implications for the future of finance.1
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Financial Market Infrastructures: Investigating ways to improve and innovate in the realm of financial market infrastructures.1
Shah emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors, as well as the need for a supportive legal and regulatory framework to effectively combat financial crime.2
Professional Network
Beju Shah maintains an active presence on professional networking platforms, including LinkedIn, where his username is beju-shah-37768016.3 This online presence allows him to share insights and connect with other professionals in the fintech and financial innovation space.
