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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. 
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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 

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Francesca Hopwood Road

Francesca Hopwood Road

Centre Head, BIS Innovation Hub - London Centre

Francesca is Head of the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub London Centre. She leads the Centre's project portfolio and strategic approach as well as leading on the Innovation Hub's approach to SupTech.
Prior to this she was head of RegTech and Advanced Analytics at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

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Public-Private Roundtable

Roundtable Room 2

Tue, 11 Nov | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

AI governance, stability, and competitive dynamics: Aligning priorities for safe and effective AI adoption
Asif Saleem

Asif SaleemIndustry Principal Architect, Financial Services JAPAC, Google
Bryan Zhang

Bryan ZhangCo-founder & Executive Director of Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), University of Cambridge
Elisabeth Wallace

Elisabeth WallaceHead of Innovation & Conduct Policy, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Francesca Hopwood Road

Francesca Hopwood RoadCentre Head, BIS Innovation Hub - London Centre
Osamu Abe

Osamu AbeChief of Staff, Asia Pacific, MUFG Bank Ltd
Sam Hinton-Smith

Sam Hinton-SmithHead of International Public Policy, Stripe
Nolwazi Hlophe

Nolwazi HlopheSenior Fintech Specialist, Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Drew Propson

Drew PropsonHead of Technology & Innovation in Financial Services, World Economic Forum
Kieran Garvey

Kieran GarveyAI Research Lead, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
Public-Private Roundtable

Roundtable Room 2

Mon, 10 Nov | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Breaking barriers: United cross-border efforts to fight financial crime
Andy White

Andy WhiteChief Executive Officer, Australian Payments Network
Angela Ang

Angela AngHead of Policy & Strategic Partnerships, APAC, TRM Labs
Alexandra Hachmeister

Dr. Alexandra HachmeisterDirector General Digital Euro, Deutsche Bundesbank
Sungyong Kang

Dr. Sungyong KangCriminal Intelligence Officer, INTERPOL Financial Crime & Anti-corruption Centre
Herman Schueller

Herman SchuellerDirector, Innovation & Technology Risk - Supervision, Dubai Financial Services Authority
Kate Jones

Kate JonesChief Executive Officer, Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF)
Kenneth Gay

Kenneth GayChief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
R. Jesse McWaters

R. Jesse McWatersEVP, Head of Global Policy, Mastercard
Francesca Hopwood Road

Francesca Hopwood RoadCentre Head, BIS Innovation Hub - London Centre
Maha El Dimachki

Maha El DimachkiCentre Head, BIS Innovation Hub - Singapore Centre
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