Oct 30, 2024 · GFTN will operate through four key areas. GFTN Forums will serve as a global conference convenor dedicated to finance and technology, building on Elevandi’s five existing forums, including the flagship SFF, and expanding into additional geographies.. This approach aims to create a network that encourages cross-sectoral and cross-border collaboration.

The Singapore Fintech Report 2024 offers valuable insights for investors, policymakers, and industry players seeking to understand the opportunities and challenges within Singapore’s thriving fintech sector.

Nov 13, 2024 · Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) is the largest Fintech festival in the world and a knowledge platform for the global Fintech community. SFF is organized annually by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Global Finance & Technology Network and Constellar in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore.

Nov 6, 2024 · In parallel, Singapore remains an active participants in Project Nexus, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to enhance global payments network connectivity.Project Nexus aims to improve the speed, cost, transparency and accessibility of cross-border payments by establishing multilateral linkages of national retail payment systems.

Jan 25, 2024 · Singapore’s Payment Services Act licensing framework for payment service providers, Source: Deloitte, 2019 . Since the PS Act came into effect on January 28, 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has received over 580 applications for payment services licenses and completed the review of more than half of them, MAS board member Alvin Tan said on April 4, 2022.

Oct 14, 2024 · Arta Finance, a digital wealth management platform, has officially launched internationally, using Singapore as its strategic hub. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the platform is now available to accredited investors in Singapore, as well as international clients managing their wealth through Singapore.

Dec 23, 2024 · In 2024, Singapore continued to solidify its position as a global fintech leader. The year saw nearly universal adoption of cashless payments and milestones in cross-border payment linkage initiatives. New crypto regulations came into effect and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are being adopted at a fast pace, reflecting Singapore’s commitment to ...

Oct 22, 2024 · In Southeast Asia, e-wallets are rapidly emerging as the most used payment method, a trend that’s particularly pronounced in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines where a large proportion of the population still lack access to traditional banking services and where governments are pushing for greater usage of cashless transactions, a …

Fintech News Singapore E-commerce Alipay+ Enhances Global Tourism with Seamless Payments for CNY Fintech News SingaporeJanuary 28, 2025 Alipay+ has partnered with global merchants to launch exclusive Chinese New Year campaigns, offering promotions for its payment partner users in anticipation of the seasonal travel surge. Alipay+ now supports over 35 international wallet and… E-commerce Alipay+

Oct 23, 2024 · Moreover, half of the winners generate revenue outside of ASEAN, demonstrating their competitiveness on the global stage. In addition, nearly 20% of the recognized companies are pioneering solutions in sustainability, clean energy, and environmental impact, positioning them as leaders in sustainability innovation.