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GFTN Advisory - FutureMatters  

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Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations. SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations. 

About GFTN

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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GFTN Advisory - Education 

Agnès Bastaert

Agnès Bastaert

Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development, Europe, Ant International

Agnès is the Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development for Europe at Ant International, based in Brussels. She joined Ant International in 2020 as the first government affairs team member, with a mission to drive public policy engagement and partnerships in Europe. In her day-to-day responsibilities, Agnès undertakes a broad range of government and partner engagements in connection with Ant International’s business activities.

Prior to joining Ant, Agnès was a Director of Government Affairs at Euronext from 2011 to 2020, where she led on financial services and capital markets policy in France and at EU level.

Agnès has an academic background in international relations, political economy, and EU law. She holds a master’s degree from Sciences Po Paris.