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Past Editions
Strengthening Financial Corridors Across Regions
This month, we saw our first global forum of 2026, Black Swan Summit India, followed by the GFTN Forum. Co-CEO of GFTN Forums, James Boey unpacks the latest developments at GFTN through the forum lens, and what's next.
Pressing Forward: From Vision to Global Momentum
As emerging technologies reshape the dynamics of money flow, trust establishment, and opportunity distribution, policymakers and financial leaders now face a complex landscape of evolving risks, fragmented data, and heightened expectations. Our mission is to guide them through this transformative journey by providing our services.
Outcomes from the Singapore FinTech Festival
SFF and IF saw over 70,000 attendees and 1,000 speakers, with both platforms jam packed with tangible outcomes and growth opportunities. At SFF, we experienced a veritable feast for the policy, tech and finance community to frame, align and shape what we can expect in 2026 and beyond.
Celebrating a Decade of FinTech and Beyond
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of SFF, the team is working tirelessly around the clock towards building the best and most impactful one yet. Words can only say so much, you have to be there to feel the energy for yourself!
Building Bridges Through Global Partnerships
From Doha to Shanghai, Johannesburg to Bangkok, we continue collaborating with with senior leaders across the public and private sectors around the world, building corridors across regions.
Strategic Milestones and Market Expansion
The Genius Act is creating ripples around the world, as stablecoins emerge as a cornerstone of global payments and financial innovation. We also unpack the raft of collaborations coming up on our calendar and welcome you to join us.
Going From Strength to Strength
During a normally quiet time in most parts of the world, we've been working away on a number of game changers. Get the full download on new members of our International Advisory Board, new projects, and the launch of the Global Impact Champions Awards.
From Milestones to Missions: The Next Chapter in Finance
Introducing the theme for the Singapore FinTech Festival as we celebrate its 10th anniversary, as we continue to recognise the importance of MSMEs in the current global economy.
The Urgency of SME Resilience in the Global South
As the SME finance gap continues to widen, MSMEs need to remain resilient now more than ever as they face the tides of tomorrow.
Where Challenge Meets Opportunity: Europe Edition
From the launch of our European office in Berlin to the Point Zero Forum, here's an update on some major milestones from Europe.
Major Partnerships, Global Dialogues & New Initiatives
A Q1 roundup of the events that took place as we set the stage for an exciting Q2 ahead.
Gearing Up For 2025: Introducing the Leadership Team and Trends to Watch Out For
2025 came to a busy start! Join us as we continue to build an impactful global ecosystem-building enterprise
2025 and Beyond: Key Topics Shaping Global Finance
As we look ahead to 2025, we highlight the key priorities that will continue to drive our vision forward.
Driving the Policy, Finance and Tech Dialogue Forward
From AI to cross-border payments and more, learn about the conversations around policy and tech in finance.
Innovating Through Public-Private Collaboration
How can Digital Assets, AI, Quantum and Sustainability drive innovation while mitigating risks and ensuring inclusivity?
Fuelling Digital and Sustainable Change
What fundamental barriers do SMEs in emerging markets face, and what is AI’s role in tackling these challenges?
The Road to Economic Inclusion in Africa
We delve into why tokenization, industry-academia collaboration, and education could improve economic inclusion in the continent, and more.
Your Monthly Briefing Starts Here
We talk all things digital assets—plus, a quick recap of 3i Africa Summit and what to expect at Point Zero Forum.
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