GFTN Launch

    SFF 2024 plenary keynote: A Global network to foster innovation in financial services

    Ravi Menon, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN); Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore;​ Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore delivered a keynote address at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. Read Ravi Menon's keynote address, or watch the session recording. 

    SFF 2024 plenary keynote A global network to foster innovation in financial services

    Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Announces Board of Directors and International Advisory Board

    Singapore, 6 Nov 2024 – The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced today its Board of Directors and International Advisory Board.

    The Board of Directors will be responsible for governance and oversight of GFTN whose mission is to harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems. 

    Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Announces Board of Directors and International Advisory Board

    Press release: Global Finance & Technology Network launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to foster global collaboration in fintech

    Singapore, 30 Oct 2024 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the establishment of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems

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    Opening remarks: Ravi Menon at the launch of the Global Finance & Technology Network

    In 2015, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) took a bold step. It began to actively promote the use of technology in finance – then loosely called FinTech. MAS launched a series of pioneering initiatives:

    • a S$225 million fund to promote FinTech;
    • regulatory sandboxes to promote experimentation;
    • an electronic payments ecosystem;
    • digital platforms for financial planning, tokenised financial assets, and so on.

    Singapore is today a leading global FinTech hub.

    Opening Remarks by Ravi Menon at the launch of the Global Finance & Technology Network

    Infographic: Global Finance & Technology Network at at a glance

    At GFTN we harness technology and foster innovation through global partnerships for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems.
     
    Discover our mission to 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.

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    Discover the Global Finance & Technology Network 

    Media coverage 

    Bloomgberg-1081x541

    Singapore MAS sets up new fintech network led by former chief

    30 OCT 2024
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    TheBusinessTimes-1081x541

    MAS sets up finance and technology network to be chaired by Ravi Menon

    30 OCT 2024
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    TheBusinessTimes-1081x541

    Ravi Menon unveils GFTN board to lead Singapore fintech ecosystem and ‘serve a greater purpose’

    6 NOV 2024
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    CNA-1081x541

    Singapore sets up global fintech network, appoints former MAS chief Ravi Menon as chairman

    30 OCT 2024
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    DealStreetAsia-1081x541 (2)

    MAS fintech chief Sopnendu Mohanty to step down in Feb 2025, to join non-profit

    30 OCT 2024
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    ET-BFSI-1081x541

    MAS sets up Global Finance and Tech Network with Ravi Menon as Chairman, Sopnendu Mohanty as Group CEO

    30 OCT 2024
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    finews.asia-1081x541

    Singapore launches Global Finance and Technology Network

    30 OCT 2024
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    FIntech News Network

    MAS launches GFTN to replace Elevandi, with Sopnendu Mohanty as Group CEO in 2025

     

    30 OCT 2024
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    Finextra-1081x541

    MAS establishes Global Finance & Technology Network 

    30 OCT 2024
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    Reuters-1081x541

    Singapore's ex central banker Ravi Menon aims to spearhead global fintech growth with new non-profit

    30 OCT 2024
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    TheAsianBanker-1081x541

    MAS establishes Global Finance & Tech Network for fintech growth

    30 OCT 2024
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    TheEdgeSingapore-1081x541

    MAS appoints ex-managing director Ravi Menon as chairman of new group Global Finance & Technology Network

    30 OCT 2024
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    TheEdgeSingapore-1081x541

    MAS's GFTN expands on four key strategic businesses at Singapore FinTech Festival

    6 NOV 2024
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    Straits Times-1081x541

    MAS sets up new not-for-profit firm as it seeks to extend reach to global fintech sector 

    30 OCT 2024
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