Did you know Asia’s most urgent financial challenges no longer fit into separate silos? Digital finance, sustainability imperatives and financial integrity risks are rapidly converging — creating a single, interconnected systems challenge that institutions must address holistically. This convergence sets the stage for the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech
As digital currencies reshape financial systems, Asia is emerging as a global testbed for multi-CBDCs (mCBDCs) and stablecoins — navigating the tension between rapid innovation and institution-grade regulation. This article in the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech (Vol. 3, 2025) examines how Asian jurisdictions are approaching digital money, from China’
India has abundant committed capital for climate action—yet mobilisation into green and transition projects continues to lag. The second article in the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech (Vol. 3, 2025) examines the systemic enablers required to unlock climate finance at scale. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 * Data fragmentation across climate, financial, and project
Under Chatham House Rules, senior stakeholders from enforcement, banking, and crypto discussed: * Bridging 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗙𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 ecosystems * 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 challenges (pricing, 24/7 margining, liquidation venues) * 𝗖𝗘𝗫 𝘃𝘀. 𝗗𝗘𝗫 performance in liquidations * 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 risk separation * Regulatory & cost frictions (regulated vs. unregulated margins) These findings highlight the deepening integration of digital assets into traditional finance, al
As digital assets move from the periphery toward systemic relevance, policy discussions across APAC are becoming sharper, more technical, and more grounded in capital realities. From GFI’s Closed-Door APAC Roundtable Crypto & Capital Policy: Deep Dive with Regulators and Institutions, several themes stood out. Capital flows are a policy
The rapid growth of the digital assets industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region presents a multitrillion-dollar opportunity, but it also poses significant regulatory challenges. As financial institutions and regulators aim to establish a balanced regulatory framework, the task of ensuring security, consumer protection, and compliance while fostering innovation has become
In response to these challenges, we are proud to introduce the Startup Investment Credentials (SIC) Framework. This framework is designed to address the complexities of the investment landscape by establishing standardized criteria for evaluating startups, starting with the fintech sector. Developed in collaboration with our partners, the SIC Framework is
<location>Singapore</location> On 29th April 2025, the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) had the honour of organising Virtual Assets Unchained: Shaping Policy for DeFi, AI, and Stablecoins in the Digital Economy, a closed-door, high-level discussion held in Dubai, moderated by Sameera Kimatrai, Of Counsel of Gibson,
<location>Singapore</location> Global Fintech Institute was pleased to co-host the 2nd closed-door roundtable of 2025, alongside the Blockchain Security Alliance, Safeheron, and Drew & Napier LLC. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the session brought together regulators, law enforcement, financial institutions, legal experts, and Web3
<location>Singapore</location> “The Future of Payments: AI, Compliance, and Connectivity Across Borders.” We were privileged to host foreign leaders of a bank for a closed-door session at 80RR Fintech Hub SG on the technology and governance shaping tomorrow’s payment infrastructure. ✨ Our sincere thanks to:
<location>Singapore</location> Stablecoins in Action: Powering Real-World Use Cases in Real-Time Across Asia and Beyond Global Fintech Institute facilitated a group of regulators attending the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) course to the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Insights Forum as part of the Singapore
<location>Singapore</location> The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) presents exclusive insights from the Closed-Door Industry Roundtable on Digital Asset Security, Compliance and Governance (3 Nov 2025), hosted by SGX Group and organised by GFI with the Blockchain Security Alliance and Safeheron. Under Chatham House Rules, senior