SFF 2024 Session Recordings-Payments

Money Travelling: Convergence of Travel and Fintech

Written by Singapore FinTech Festival | Nov 14, 2024 2:30:00 PM

In this panel session, Caecilia Chu of YouTrip and Sandeep Patil of QED Investors share insights about the intersection of fintech and travel.

 

Trends:

  • The adoption and increased use of digital payments post-COVID.
  • The rapid evolution of payment methods, including digital wallets and QR codes.

Business Models and Investment:

  • Sandeep from QED Investors discusses their approach to fintech investments globally, highlighting successful exits and the importance of data in fintech.
  • He elaborates on the trend of large corporations investing in fintech companies and the challenges and benefits of such collaborations.

Opportunities

  • Caecilia of YouTrip emphasises the vast opportunities in providing comprehensive financial services to travelers, from booking to spending abroad.

 

Conclusion

The panel concludes with a discussion on the significant potential for growth and innovation at the intersection of fintech and travel.


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Speakers:

  • Caecilia Chu, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, YouTrip
  • Sandeep Patil, Partner and Head of Asia Investments, QED Investors

 

Moderator:

  • Matteo Rizzi, Investor, Author, Co-founder, FTS Group