CeFPro Connect

CeFPro Risk Outlook Report Ads

Video

AI Innovation Needs Stronger Governance Not More Regulation
At Risk Americas, Sabeena Ahmed Liconte, Head of Legal & Chief Compliance Officer for the Americas at ICBC Standard Bank Group, discusses how financial institutions can adopt AI responsibly by strengthening existing governance frameworks. She explores balancing innovation with regulatory expectations, third-party oversight, national security considerations, and practical approaches to AI risk management.
Jul 21, 2026
Sabeena Ahmed Liconte
Sabeena Ahmed Liconte, CCO/Head of Legal, Americas, ICBC Standard Bank Group
Tags: AI and Technology (including Fintech) Model risk Regulation and Compliance
The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the thought leader as an individual and are not attributed to CeFPro or any other organization

In this onsite interview from Risk Americas, Sabeena Ahmed Liconte explains why financial institutions should focus on integrating AI into existing governance and control frameworks rather than creating entirely new structures. She discusses how organizations can leverage established model risk, privacy, compliance, and third-party risk processes to safely support emerging technologies while remaining flexible as regulation evolves.

Ahmed Liconte also explores the broader challenge of balancing innovation with national security and regulatory expectations. She highlights the differing approaches taken by the US and EU toward AI regulation, the importance of managing third-party technology providers, and why conferences like Risk Americas provide valuable opportunities for firms and regulators to exchange ideas and shape future best practices.

Sabeena Ahmed Liconte Bio

Biography coming soon

Sabeena Ahmed Liconte
Sign in to view comments
You may also like...
Related insights
CeFPro Risk Outlook Report Ads