The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.
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The future of payments is being decided right now. Across Asia, QR payments are revolutionising how we pay—delivering millions of small businesses with low-cost, interoperable payments that work for both locals and tourists alike.
Meanwhile, established card networks continue to dominate global commerce with their robust fraud protection, mature dispute mechanisms, and broad acceptance.
As NFC and QR codes rule the P2M space, we stand at a pivotal moment.
Will the next decade belong to a QR-first economy—characterised by low costs, interoperability, and local innovation? Or will a card-enhanced ecosystem be our future —powered by NFC, tokenisation, turnkey reward programmes, and global reach?
Hear titans from both spheres take the stage to challenge each use case through intelligent partnership designs. Global powerhouses like Mastercard and Visa will debate regional QR champions NETS, GCash, QRIS, Ant International and PayNet in the ultimate battle for the future of payments. And you the audience will decide how you want your money to move.
Welcome to the payments revolution. Choose your side.
Director & Head, Payments Development & Data Connectivity Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore
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