Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN;
Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
About the Global Finance & Technology Network
Promoting inclusive, resilient and efficient financial ecosystems.
About the Global Finance & Technology Network
Promoting inclusive, resilient and efficient financial ecosystems.
Who we are
The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation that engages with leaders from government, businesses, academia, and civil society to foster international collaborations with our members on technology innovation, application and adoption in financial services.
- Our global forums
- Advisory services
- Partnerships with digital platforms
- Investments in technology startups
Our mission
We harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems.
Join us as we build a global network of convening forums, offer advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provide access to transformative digital platforms, and invest in technology start-ups with the potential for growth and positive social impact.
History
Inaugural edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival, November 2016
SFF opened by key founders; Tharman Shanmugaratnam (now President of the Republic of Singapore), Ravi Menon (former Managing Director, MAS) and Sopnendu Mohanty (Chief FinTech Officer, MAS & Chairman of the Board, Elevandi)
Inaugural edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival, November 2016
SFF opened by key founders; Tharman Shanmugaratnam (now President of the Republic of Singapore), Ravi Menon (former Managing Director, MAS) and Sopnendu Mohanty (Chief FinTech Officer, MAS & Chairman of the Board, Elevandi)
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and Christine Lagarde, Former IMF Managing Director and Currently President of the European Central Bank spoke at SFF 2018
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and Christine Lagarde, Former IMF Managing Director and Currently President of the European Central Bank spoke at SFF 2018
Singapore FinTech Festival went hybrid and global with 60,000 participants from 160+ countries. It featured 45 World FinTech Festival events, 500 exhibitors, and 1,600 speakers, drawing 3.5 million views across its hybrid online and in-person format
Singapore FinTech Festival went hybrid and global with 60,000 participants from 160+ countries. It featured 45 World FinTech Festival events, 500 exhibitors, and 1,600 speakers, drawing 3.5 million views across its hybrid online and in-person format
Creation of Elevandi, a new entity set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with the mission of fostering an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to harness fintech for growth and development in the new digital economy.
Creation of Elevandi, a new entity set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with the mission of fostering an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to harness fintech for growth and development in the new digital economy.
Point Zero Forum
Launch of Point Zero Forum by GFTN (formerly Elevandi) in Zürich, Switzerland. This initiative, co-organised by GFTN (formerly Elevandi) and the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance, aims to foster a dialogue on policy and technology to advance financial services
The Founders Peak
The launch of The Founders Peak - a global platform that celebrates entrepreneurship
Point Zero Forum
Launch of Point Zero Forum by GFTN (formerly Elevandi) in Zürich, Switzerland. This initiative, co-organised by GFTN (formerly Elevandi) and the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance, aims to foster a dialogue on policy and technology to advance financial services
The Founders Peak
The launch of The Founders Peak - a global platform that celebrates entrepreneurship
Inclusive FinTech Forum
Elevandi's first programme in Africa, the Inclusive FinTech Forum was held in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with Kigali International Financial Centre
Japan FinTech Festival
The launch of the Japan FinTech Festival which took place in Tokyo, Japan
Partnership with UNHCR
Elevandi and UNHCR partner to support skills training and employment opportunities
Inclusive FinTech Forum
Elevandi's first programme in Africa, the Inclusive FinTech Forum was held in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with Kigali International Financial Centre
Japan FinTech Festival
The launch of the Japan FinTech Festival which took place in Tokyo, Japan
Partnership with UNHCR
Elevandi and UNHCR partner to support skills training and employment opportunities
March 2024
Launch of FutureMatters, a platform for thought-leaders, practitioners, and industry players to share insights on emerging opportunities and challenges in today's world
October 2024
Launch of the Global Finance & Technology Network, replacing Elevandi
March 2024
Launch of FutureMatters, a platform for thought-leaders, practitioners, and industry players to share insights on emerging opportunities and challenges in today's world
October 2024
Launch of the Global Finance & Technology Network, replacing Elevandi
Board of Directors
Board Advisors
Ntoudi Mouyelo Katoula
Managing Director
Mchezo