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 

Global Finance & Technology Network Launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to Foster Global Collaboration in FinTech

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.

The Global Finance & Technology Network

History 

2016

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)

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

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

2020

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

2021

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.

2022

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

2023

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 

2024

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

International Advisory Board  

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