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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Co-Founder, Reap
Kevin Kang is a Co-Founder at Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure.
At Reap, Kevin oversees the company's overall operations and strategic growth initiatives, and is also responsible for driving organizational efficiency. Drawing on his background in banking, particularly with regulation and risk management, Kevin brings the discipline of traditional finance to the agility of fintech, ensuring Reap scales efficiently while maintaining operational excellence and trust.
His leadership has contributed significantly to the company's position as an innovative leader in the financial technology space.
Kevin began his career in investment banking at Scotiabank, one of Canada’s Big Five banks, where he witnessed firsthand the barriers to access in legacy financial systems for both web2 and web3 companies.
Recognizing this opportunity to bridge these gaps using innovative financial technology, he co-founded Reap in 2018 with Daren Guo, his childhood best friend.
Kevin views the emergence of stablecoins as a powerful technological enabler to solve real-world payment problems in more efficient ways. He is passionate about fintech, digital financing, mass adoption, and Web3 payments. He is a frequent speaker at various industry events and conferences.
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