The Singapore FinTech Festival kicks off with over 850 expert speakers and 450 FinTech exhibitors

SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The seventh edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) kicks off today as an in-person event from October 31 to November 4. Organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and ElevandI^[1]is the theme for SFF 2022 “Building robust business models in the midst of volatility and change”.

1. SFF 2022 will see more than 850 expert speakers and over 250 hours of content across the week-long program. The festival is expected to draw participants from more than 110 countries and 2,000 organizations. It will feature 450 exhibitors and 25 international pavilions across the entire exhibition hall.

2. By invitation only Capital meets political dialoguewhich will be held on November 1, will bring together policymakers and investors to discuss the current innovations in financial services, exchange views on emerging risks and share perspectives on FinTech regulation.

3. The Innovation Lab review, which will be held on 31 October and 1 November, will feature 26 participating organisations, including the Asia FinTech Center, Capgemini, NEC Laboratories, BNY Mellon, DBS and HSBC. Located across Singaporethese organizations will showcase their latest FinTech innovations in areas such as alternative investments, decentralized investments and insurance.

4. The Conference segment of SFF, which will be held from November 2 to 4, will feature more than 400 sessions with government leaders, policy makers, innovators, economists, business leaders and FinTech entrepreneurs. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr Lawrence Wongwill open Conference on 2 November. Key speakers from abroad include:

• Mrs Adrienne A. HarrisSuperintendent, New York Department of Financial Services

• Television Mohandas PaiChairman, Aarin Capital and Chairman, 3one4 Capital

• Mrs Sheila Bairformer Chairman, US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Senior Fellow, Center for Financial Stability, and Senior Advisor and Founder, Systemic Risk Council

• Bram CohenDirector, Chairman, CEO and Founder, Chia Network Inc

• Brian Armstrongco-founder and CEO, Coinbase

• Mrs Angel ZhaoPresident, International Business, Ant Group

• Mrs Martha SazonPresident and CEO, GCash

• Mark FitzPatrickManaging Director, Prudential plc

• Dr Stuart HaberHeadmaster, Stuart Habeh crypto, LLC

• John Tanaghoexecutive director, International Justice Mission Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children, International Justice Mission

• Sonam WangchukFounder, Himalayan Institute of Alternatives

• Kailash SatyarthiNobel Peace Prize Winner, Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation.

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5. A highlight in Conference the segment is the first Student Insights Forumwhich will bring together experts from entities such as the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub, Milken Institute and Institute of International Finance, for a series of deep-dive roundtable discussions on issues such as cross-border payments, open finance, Web3 and digital assets. The participants will then follow up through industry reports and lighthouse projects.

6. SFF 2022 will see the return of a physical Display with over 450 organisations, including global financial institutions, regulators and FinTechs, showcasing the latest innovations and developments in the FinTech space. The Display will contain for the first time a ESG FinTech Zone, curated in collaboration with MAS’ Green FinTech Office. It will host ESG FinTechs, financial institutions and real economy players to showcase solutions that meet important ESG data and disclosure challenges facing companies.

7. SFF 2022 will have a major focus on competence and knowledge development. Participants will be able to earn their sustainability and digital assets and Web3 badges after completing a three-day Learning journey which allows them to experience a range of activities at SFF. Participants can also participate in networking and mentoring opportunities Lunch and learn sessions with industry players over three days of the festival. The course especially for participants and students who want to explore a career or upgrade skills in FinTech is The talent pavilion with career fairs, expert lectures and learning courses.

8. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer at MAS and Chairman of Elevandi, said: “The industry is moving into three areas – Web3, digital assets and an ESG-focused economy. We have designed SFF to reflect this shift in an open, engaging and bold way, with a focus on finding solutions to today’s challenges and taking definitive steps towards implementation across the financial sector. Therefore, the content of SFF has changed to the effect creators who will inspire society to come together and drive real change. “

9. Jean-François Quentin, CEO of Constellar, said: “There is no substitute for the physical event experience when it comes to unlocking the potential of impactful partnerships. The high international profile of new and returning exhibitors reflects a hunger for the global SFF community to connect face-to-face again after two years. We are leveraging this demand at SFF by providing a robust, digitally enabled platform for buyers, sellers and trade visitors to generate opportunities through knowledge sharing, targeted business matchmaking and expanded networking opportunities.”

10. SFF 2022 is organized by MAS and Elevandi, in collaboration with Constellar and in collaboration with Bankforeningen i Singapore. Since its inception in 2016, SFF has become the premier platform for the global FinTech community to engage, connect and collaborate on issues related to financial services development, public policy and technology.

11. Visit www.fintechfestival.sg to register for SFF 2022 and receive updates.

About the Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi, in collaboration with Constellar and in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). Since its inception in 2016, SFF has become the premier platform for the global FinTech community to engage, connect and collaborate on issues related to the confluence of financial services, public policy and technology. Last year SFF featured global leaders such as Ben Horowitzco-founder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz; Bill WintersGroup CEO, Standard Chartered Bank; Christopher Young, Executive Vice President Business Development, Strategy and Ventures, Microsoft; François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor, Banque de France; Marc Benioff, Chairman, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Salesforce; and Dr Marian Croak, Vice President of Engineering, Google. Last year’s edition brought together 60,000 participants from over 160 countries. MAS, Elevandi, Constellar and ABS are proud to jointly deliver this year’s SFF. Visit www.fintechfestival.sg to register for SFF 2022 and receive updates.

About the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to Singapore

The monetary authority to Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial supervisory authority. As a central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the implementation of monetary policy and close macroeconomic monitoring and analysis. It works out Singapore’s exchange rates, official foreign exchange reserves and liquidity in the banking sector. As an integrated financial regulator, MAS promotes a healthy financial services sector through its supervision of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurance companies, capital market intermediaries, financial advisers and financial market infrastructure. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, good conduct and investor education. MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, the use of technology and the upgrading of competence in the financial industry.

About Elevandi

Elevandi is set up by the monetary authority i Singapore to promote an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to promote FinTech in the digital economy. We work closely with authorities, founders, investors and business leaders to drive collaboration, education and new sources of value at industry and national level. Our initiatives have brought together over 300,000 people to drive the growth of FinTech through events, closed-door roundtables, investor programs, education initiatives and research. Our flagship is the Singapore FinTech Festival alongside rapidly growing platforms including the World FinTech Festival and Point Zero Forum.

About Constellation

Constellar connects a global ecosystem of event partners and consumers through a comprehensive portfolio of intellectual property rights (IP) in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) industry. As Asia’s Reference partner for curating innovative event and venue experiences, Constellar activates effective networks to bring global markets, businesses and consumers together for sustainable growth. With our expertise and commitment, we are invested in helping you build trusted, long-term stakeholder relationships and enable cross-industry collaboration through world-class audience engagement solutions.

Visit constellar.co for more information.

About Bankforeningen i Singapore

ABS is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of the banking community in Singapore. In this way, ABS works closely with relevant government authorities to develop a solid economic system in Singapore. Since its establishment in 1973, ABS has promoted a unifying voice in banking matters. It has brought its members closer together through various guidelines and banking practices, as well as support for projects of mutual benefit to meet the challenges of the financial and banking environment in Singapore. Today, ABS has a membership of 155 local and foreign banks. More information about ABS is available at www.abs.org.sg.

SOURCE Elevandi