Global Finance & Technology Network

“Just like fire, the steam engine, and electricity, AI is a tool. It can help us find solutions to many fundamental problems that humanity faces, and climate is one of them … AI has infinite potential to empower climate solutions.” – Prof Fei-Fei Li, Stanford HAI Co-Director, ImageNet pioneer, and Global AI Ethics Advocate “We are talking about decarbonisation and mitigation through the use of AI. The pressing need in the next 10 – 30 years, alongside that, is the problem of adaptation and resilience, because climate change is already happening.” – Ravi Menon, Chairman, GFTN Known as the “Godmother of AI”, Fei-Fei Li joined Ravi Menon, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore, for an incisive session on AI’s dual role as a powerful force for good in powering breakthrough innovations, and advancing climate action. The immersive half-day symposium was co-hosted with the Stanford Club of Singapore. Stay tuned. Full reel drops next week. Stanford University | Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) | Ed Iskandar | Aaron Hallmark | World Labs | Sopnendu Mohanty | Pat Patel | Tamara Singh | Sagari White | Jael Tan | Patricia Yee | Navin Suri | Neil Parekh | Khyati Chauhan | Madhu Dhanani | Preeti Dawra | Karan Punshi | Yogesh Hirdaramani | Singapore FinTech Festival

Open data presents many new opportunities in fintech, but also comes with its set of challenges. At the #InsightsForum 2024, industry experts, policymakers, and leaders in the field discussed issues like regulatory fragmentation, interoperability, and the role of data in creating a more connected and inclusive financial ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gwtRZ9Nx Emerging Payments Association Asia | Camilla Bullock | Yogesh Hirdaramani

From major decisions like business location, to funding, and issues around sustainability, geopolitical shifts have a big impact on the fintech industry. Pat Patel shares his thoughts in this article by The Paypers.

From AI and quantum computing to digital assets, cybersecurity risks, and the evolving start-up ecosystem, the FutureTech Forum stage at GFTN Forum Japan sparked relevant and insightful discussions for attendees. Industry leaders not only shared their expertise and solutions, but also raised thought-provoking questions that will continue to challenge innovators in the space. This report highlights key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/gmHEk9zQ Khyati Chauhan | Sofyani Tatipamula | Jun Murai | Akira Shibata | Ronit Ghose | James Sanders | Carole House | Jan Szilagyi | Keiji Matsunaga | Paul Chapman | Umang Moondra | Elise Soucie Watts | Sandeep Patil

At the Black Swan Summit, we caught up with Mishal Ruparel of Banking Circle who shared the exciting news about the organisation's expansion to Singapore.

📎 Report: https://lnkd.in/grHeZ232 How will #AI and #quantum transform the global financial landscape? Happening today and tomorrow, the Black Swan Summit, themed, "At the Edge of Tomorrow: Machine, Money, and Humanity," brings together the world's boldest thinkers to shape the frontier of innovation, challenge conventional thinking, and exploring the transformative power of disruptive technologies. Get a closer look into the topics that are being discussed in the report. Aanault Lee, CPA CA(Singapore) | Rafat Kapadia | Akanksha Rath

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟! First session underway: Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network sets the tone for #BlackSwanSummit2025 with his analysis of global FinTech trends at Winthrop Hall. Online and onsite registration available. Complimentary passes for policymakers, regulators, academics, students, and think tanks. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5WnWhsf #BlackSwanSummit #FinTech #Finance #FutureOfWork #Sustainability #AI #Quantum #ClimateTech #Web3 #Blockchain

From #ecommerce marketplaces to cloud-based accounting systems and specialised business management tools, SMEs today are making the most of what technology has to offer. But how can they better implement #AI-powered tools to improve their business bottom lines? This report written based on discussions at the Global SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) explores how financial institutions are leveraging AI solutions to help SMEs power-up their operations. https://lnkd.in/gPQGD2K8

Rolling in the pineapple as we move to our new Singapore office at Six Battery Road today! 🍍 #newbeginnings

GFTN is now at Six Battery Road! We’re kicking off this new chapter with an energetic lion dance to bring prosperity, good luck, and positive vibes. 🦁🍍 Sopnendu Mohanty | Pat Patel | James Boey | Neil Parekh | Lionel Wong