Rhim Shah
CEO and Co-Founder Arva AI
Rhim is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arva AI, a company that builds robust, auditable AI agents that help large banks and fintechs automate financial crime compliance reveiws across screening, investigations, transaction monitoring, and onboarding. Prior to founding Arva AI, he led the Financial Crime Product team at Revolut Business.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Startup Pitch Competition: Round 1
Early-stage fintech founders take the stage to pitch their innovations live. Two standout startups will be awarded $50,000 SAFE notes, selected by a panel of expert judges.
Sponsored by Commerce Ventures and Lowenstein
Monday 30 March 12:30 - 13:15 The Pulse
Sponsored by Commerce Ventures and Lowenstein The Pulse US/Pacific
AI, risk & reality: How financial services stays safe, compliant and fast
AI isn’t coming for financial services; it’s already embedded in every workflow, every fraud pattern, and every regulatory expectation. In this fast, candid conversation, a risk operator, an ecosystem strategist, and a global regulator unpack what AI really means for the future of safety, speed, and compliance.
From synthetic identities to model‑risk blowouts to shifting regulatory expectations, this trio cuts through the hype to reveal where the industry is genuinely evolving -- and where it’s still dangerously behind. Expect sharp perspectives, real‑world examples, and a clear‑eyed look at how banks and fintechs can innovate responsibly, stay compliant, and still move at market speed.
Wednesday 01 April 10:25 - 11:05 The Pulse
AI & Agentic Systems
Compliance & Regulation
AI isn’t coming for financial services; it’s already embedded in every workflow, every fraud pattern, and every regulatory expectation. In this fast, candid conversation, a risk operator, an ecosystem strategist, and a global regulator unpack what AI really means for the future of safety, speed, and compliance.
From synthetic identities to model‑risk blowouts to shifting regulatory expectations, this trio cuts through the hype to reveal where the industry is genuinely evolving -- and where it’s still dangerously behind. Expect sharp perspectives, real‑world examples, and a clear‑eyed look at how banks and fintechs can innovate responsibly, stay compliant, and still move at market speed.
The Pulse US/Pacific