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 Expansion and Innovation Officer, Emerging Payments Association Asia
Monica Jasuja, Payments & Product Leader
Monica Jasuja is a seasoned global product management expert specialising in fintech and payments, with over 24 years of experience across four continents in the consumer, internet, and digital financial services. She excels in strategizing, defining, and deploying commercially viable solutions that transform payment landscapes.
Monica Jasuja is Chief Expansion and Innovation Officer at the Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA), she leads transformative payment initiatives and ecosystem development across Asia.
Her strategic vision has powered multinational giants including PayPal, Mastercard, and Gojek across US, India, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. Her work consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of emerging market dynamics and a commitment to developing solutions that address complex financial challenges.
Her expertise spans fintech, payments, product and strategic partnerships, with particular focus on India, Indonesia, and global markets.
Her extensive experience, combined with her insightful analyses, regularly contributing insights on payment innovation, digital transformation, and financial inclusion and effective communication, has established her as a recognized authority in the fintech sector. Monica's thought leadership has earned global recognition, including rankings as one of Favikon's Top 5 Most Influential Fintech Voices on LinkedIn, NORBR's Top 10 Payment Leaders, Thinkers360's Top 50 B2B Leaders in APAC, and Onalytica's Top 15 Global Fintech Thought Leaders.
As an industry catalyst, Monica actively mentors startups and women technology leaders, sharing her expertise in product development, market expansion, and strategic growth.
Monica holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Mathematics degree from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi, and an Independent Director Certification from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA).
Her combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and industry insight continues to shape the future of digital payments and financial services.
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