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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Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer & Founder, Yirifi.ai
Saurav Bhatia is the Founder & CEO of Yirifi.ai, an AI-powered platform accelerating compliant digital asset adoption for global financial institutions. Yirifi provides regulatory intelligence across 150+ jurisdictions, enterprise-grade risk management tools, and a curated Web3 partner ecosystem—helping banks navigate complex digital asset regulations and launch compliant products with confidence.
A seasoned venture builder, Saurav has been a founding executive of two pioneering digital banks—Mox Bank in Hong Kong and Trust Bank in Singapore. He previously served as Global Head of Digital Assets for Retail and Private Banking at Standard Chartered, where he led innovation in tokenization, CBDC, and digital identity initiatives in collaboration with regulators and industry bodies.
With over 20 years of international banking experience, including Managing Director roles at Citibank and Standard Chartered, Saurav combines deep financial expertise with a vision for the future of Web3 finance. He holds an MBA in Finance from the National University of Singapore and an advanced Blockchain certification from Oxford University.
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