Banking and investment are no longer just about numbers-they are about intelligence. AI is reshaping finance, helping institutions detect fraud, assess risk, and personalize investment strategies. But with these advancements comes a critical question: How do we ensure AI-driven finance remains secure, fair, and accessible?  Girish Wali, a banking technologist with nearly two decades of experience, has been working at the intersection of AI and finance, building solutions that help banks detect fraud, improve compliance, and make smarter investment decisions.

As Senior Vice President at Citibank, Wali works on AI-driven banking infrastructure, where he has helped develop tools that optimize lending, enhance security, and improve regulatory compliance. His work reflects a broader trend-financial institutions are relying more on AI not just for efficiency, but for accuracy and security in an increasingly complex global economy.