Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Constellar
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is a premier global platform for FinTech innovation, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), and Constellar, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, SFF has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and dialogue across finance, policy, and technology sectors, aiming to catalyze innovation and advance an open, connected, and inclusive financial ecosystem.
Under the theme "Technology Blueprint for the Next Decade of Finance," SFF 2025 will spotlight how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), tokenization, and quantum technologies are reshaping global finance. The festival will feature over 800 speakers across more than 400 sessions, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, and fireside chats. Key topics include AI's role in driving smarter and more inclusive finance, the potential of tokenization for secure financial transactions, the use of central bank digital currencies and stablecoins, and strategies for building quantum-resilient financial systems.
Attendees can look forward to a variety of practical experiences, including networking opportunities, an expansive expo hall showcasing cutting-edge solutions, and sessions led by notable speakers such as Dr. Roy Fielding, Nandan Nilekani, and Dr. Paul Taylor. The festival also offers the "Pay It Forward" initiative, designed to nurture the next generation of FinTech leaders through mentorship and collaboration.
SFF 2025 is ideal for policymakers, financial industry leaders, technologists, and innovators seeking to understand and influence the future of financial services. The event provides a unique opportunity to engage with global experts, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to shaping the financial landscape for the next decade.
Speakers(28)
Aditi Chhibber
Head of Product at Thunes
Alex Sim
Chief Operating Officer at UOB Private Bank
Alex Sim is the Chief Operating Officer at UOB Private Bank.
Anastasiya Kim
CFO at BI Group South
Anastasiya Kim is the CFO of BI Group South.
Andrea Tan
Arman Batayev
Founder & CEO at GWM Capital Ltd.
Arman Batayev is the Founder & CEO of GWM Capital Ltd.
Askar Kuttykadam
His Excellency Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Singapore
Askar Kuttykadam is the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Singapore.
Athena Miao
Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer at BigOne Exchange
Athena Miao is the Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer at BigOne Exchange.
Bakhtiyar Tleubekov
Chairman of the Management Board at AIFC Authority
Bakhtiyar Tleubekov is the Chairman of the Management Board at AIFC Authority.
Baurzhan Kankin
Chief Clients Officer at AIFC Authority
Baurzhan Kankin is the Chief Clients Officer at AIFC Authority.
Brett Miranda
Head of VIP and Institutional Sales at Binance
Brett Miranda is the Head of VIP and Institutional Sales at Binance.
Charles Cascarilla
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Paxos
Charles Cascarilla is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paxos.
Diana Ablyakimova
Foreign Representative in Singapore at Kazakh Invest
Diana Ablyakimova is the Foreign Representative in Singapore for Kazakh Invest.
Dr. Agustn Carstens
Dr. Agustn Carstens' leadership at the Bank for International Settlements and initiative to establish key innovation hubs around the world have guided the central bank community through this period of digital transformation.
Dr. Paul Taylor
Dr. Paul Taylor's work on cloud-native banking led to modernizing core banking platforms.
Dr. Roy Fielding
Dr. Roy Fielding's Application Programmable Interface (API) design principles support modern FinTech platforms, fostering agility and interoperability.
Eric Jing
Eric Jing is known for his leadership in driving inclusive growth and industry digitization with technology innovation in China and beyond.
Evgeniya Bogdanova
CEO at AFSA
Evgeniya Bogdanova is the CEO of AFSA.
H.E. Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour
Governor at Central Bank of Malaysia
H.E. Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour is the 10th Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, serving as the chair of the Bank's Board of Directors, Monetary Policy Committee, and Financial Stability Executive Committee.
Holly Fang
President at Singapore Fintech Association
Holly Fang is the President of the Singapore Fintech Association.
James Tan
Managing Partner at Quest Ventures
James Tan is the Managing Partner at Quest Ventures.
Megan Chau
Co-Founder and CEO at WealthPeakAI
Megan Chau is the Co-Founder and CEO of WealthPeakAI.
Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani led pioneering work on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), expanding access for over a billion citizens and setting a global example.
Olzhas Zhienkul
CEO, Founder at Investbanq
Olzhas Zhienkul is the CEO and Founder of Investbanq.
Rafael Echemendia
Global Cybersecurity Expert and Founder at The Ethical Hacker
Rafael Echemendia is a Global Cybersecurity Expert and Founder of The Ethical Hacker.
Seh Huankiat
Fintech Director at Phillip Capital
Seh Huankiat is the Fintech Director at Phillip Capital.
Sumit Narayanan
Asia East Financial Services Co-leader and Asean Financial Services Leader at EY
Sumit Narayanan is the Asia East Financial Services Co-leader and Asean Financial Services Leader at EY.
Talgat Amanbayev
Chief Innovation Officer at AIFC Authority
Talgat Amanbayev is the Chief Innovation Officer at AIFC Authority.
Yang Peng
Chief Executive Officer at Ant International
Yang Peng is the Chief Executive Officer of Ant International, leading efforts in delivering innovative digital payment and financial technology solutions to global merchants.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9-13, 2025
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
- Singapore EXPO
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Policymakers, financial industry leaders, technologists, innovators
- Attendees
- 70,000+ participants from 142 countries and regions