Singapore FinTech Festival 2022

SPOTLIGHT

Singapore’s crypto hub ambitions do not involve trading, speculating in cryptos: Ravi Menon

MAS introduced the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) scheme in 2015, and has provided two rounds of funding.

MAS to commit S$150m for FSTI scheme over next 3 years; consults on ending corporate cheques by 2025

The Singapore Fintech Festival was last held in-person in 2019. Organisers expect participants from more than 110 countires to attend SFF 2022.

Singapore Fintech Festival launches with over 850 speakers to feature in week-long programme

While MAS deems the case for a retail central bank digital currency in Singapore as “not compelling for now”, the authority says it continues to actively explore good use cases for digital currencies.

MAS to conduct trials for digital Singdollar that support government payouts, vouchers

MAS managing director Ravi Menon says central banks must continue to stay resolute in tackling high inflation and restoring price stability.

MAS’ Ravi Menon sees opportunities in digitalisation, sustainability amid ‘tough’ global outlook

Bizzozero believes iCapital’s technology solutions can help connect wealth managers and their HNWI clients, with asset managers.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2022

Investing into private markets would improve portfolio quality and returns

Ang Chin Tah was appointed Crypto.com's first general manager in August this year, after spending 16 years in the public service.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2022

Crypto.com doubles down on security to rebuild trust in sector

Jeremy Fox-Geen, chief financial officer at Circle, believes the next 10 years will be very crucial for digital currencies.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2022

Digital currency an integral part of the future, but adoption remains a challenge

Sopnendu Mohanty, chief fintech officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, believes that there is a win-win situation in fostering dialogue between policymakers and investors.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2022

Enabling innovation with fewer risks through dialogue

Angel Zhao, president of Ant’s international business group, says digital payments are key to driving the digitalisation of business activities.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2022

Ant Group eyes opportunities in SME digital payments in South-east Asia