Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in partnership with The Association of Banks in Singapore, Singapore FinTech Festival is the world’s largest FinTech festival and global platform
for the FinTech community, drawing more than 30,000 participants from over 100 countries last year.
In 2018 it will be held between from 12-16 November.
Events with up to 250 attendees can be held from October 1, says STB
Organisers who apply to pilot events with up to 250 attendees must demonstrate their ability to implement Safe Management Measures to meet a...
This year, Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation & TeCHnology (SWITCH) will expand to become the world’s first...
Catapulting moneylending into the cyber age: LendFoundry CEO Sandeep Phophaliya
Money-lending is one of the cornerstones of the global economy, with the concept almost as old as currency itself.
SFF x SWITCH 2019 concludes with record number of speakers, to return November 9-13 next year
Concluding its combined week-long event on November 15, SFF x SWITCH attracted more than 60,000 participants from 140 countries.
Financial solutions need to be embedded in people’s lives: MAS Ravi Menon
For financial inclusion initiatives to stick, central banks and regulators need to ensure that FinTech offers interoperable solutions.
Singapore launches online platform to feature innovation challenges island-wide
Jointly launched by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the Open Innovation Network (OIN) serves as...
In Pics: Singapore FinTech Festival 2019
India and Singapore deepened their economic cooperation across the board during the ongoing Singapore FinTech Festival 2019, launching an...
BHIM-UPI QR based payment system goes international with soft launch in Singapore
This is the first time that the BHIM app has gone international with the project targeted to go live by February 2020.
MAS, Deloitte team up to create industry-wide FinTech research platform
The aim of the platform is to help investors and financial institutions connect with FinTech start-ups that they can partner with or...
Central bank of France to set up first Asian office in Singapore
The Singapore office is expected to be open in early 2020.
MAS successfully develops blockchain for multi-currency payments
The novel platform has the potential to improve cost efficiencies for businesses.
India building a strong FinTech partnership with Singapore: HCI Ashraf
There are a lot of exciting possibilities in Singapore and Indian youth are looking at how they can build startup brands in the region,...
SFA, FICCI sign MoU to enhance cooperation at Singapore FinTech Festival 2019
The Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Monday inked a partnership...
International experts discuss pros and cons of digital currencies
Leading international and local academics convened in Singapore discussed about how digital currencies will impact monetary policy and...
MAS, Bank of Canada and Bank of England jointly assess cross-payment models
The report “Cross-border interbank payments and settlements: Emerging opportunities for digital transformation” discusses how a variety...
Modi’s speech opens doors for collaboration: Indian fintech firms at SFF2018
Connected to India spoke to some of the Indian fintech firms at the SFF2018, on their experience of the festival, as well as their thoughts...
India best investment destination, Modi tells global fintech firms
Asserting that India was one of the top nations for fintech adoption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today exhorted the global fintech majors...
GO-JEK partners DBS with “exciting privileges” for bank customers
GO-JEK is set to launch its beta ride-hailing app in Singapore "within the coming weeks".
New partnership to allow Razer Pay users to transact at NETS terminals next year
The new partnership between the NETS and Razer aim to achieve full interoperability by the time Razer Pay launches in Singapore in the first...
Business sans borders to help in fostering SME digitalisation
MAS and IMDA are working together to create a cross-border innovation platform called Business sans Borders to enhance domestic and...
For responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics in the field of finance, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...