Singapore FinTech Festival 2024

Biometric technologies could help to secure in-store and even online purchases.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Buy with your eyes: Tech like biometrics, AI used to combat payment fraud

Mastercard’s pilot in Europe allows customers to pay for their purchases by glancing at a special point-of-sale terminal

SMBC’s AI prototype aims to help humans better analyse data and make informed decisions.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

How generative AI can help companies by asking questions, not providing answers

Bank develops AI prototype that can help humans by identifying areas that require deeper analysis

Nets is supporting merchants with solutions like a mobile application launched in August that accepts contactless payments.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Helping SMEs in Singapore stay competitive with payment and business solutions

Nets has expanded its offerings beyond just payment services to support SMEs in accessing new customers and enhancing efficiency

Asia-Pacific accounts for 12 per cent of private markets, according to iCapital’s analysis.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Is private capital the new portfolio must-have?

Asia’s private investors are eager to go in on alternative investments, as returns from traditional markets fall short

MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun says: “It’s very exciting with new business models being announced and founders coming up with new ideas. The entire community comes together."

MAS chief sees digitalisation and artificial intelligence as key themes in fintech 

Central bank chief Chia Der Jiun is confident SFF’s ninth edition will see innovative new ideas from the global fintech community

The retail industry was the most likely to harness generative AI and train models on owned data, while financial services and insurance encountered the biggest challenges, a study revealed.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Bridging the AI divide: How companies can implement the technology effectively

Global study revealed a gap between businesses’ ambitions and their ability to implement the technology effectively

US-based Ripple provides enterprise solutions that leverage the cryptocurrency XRP.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Rise of crypto custody as more financial institutions enter digital asset space

Asset tokenisation could represent a US$16 trillion business opportunity by 2030, according to survey

Consumers and businesses expect speed, security and seamlessness in payment methods.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

Need for speed: The growing demand for real-time cross-border payments

Cross-border payment systems today do not meet the expectations of consumers and businesses, observes Visa’s country manager for Singapore and Brunei

The adoption of artificial intelligence could help small firms manage their foreign exchange exposure.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2024

AI and Web3: Driving innovation and inclusive growth in financial services

These technologies can enable smaller businesses to operate more efficiently and access funding flexibly

Discussions from previous editions have led to initiatives in cross-border payments, asset tokenisation and green finance.
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Closed doors, open dialogues: Global leaders gather to tackle fintech challenges at Insights Forum

The cornerstone of the forum is its private-public roundtable discussions, which bring leaders together to drive tangible outcomes