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GFTN Advisory - FutureMatters  

An insider's perspective from practitioners, policymakers and industry players.

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 

Deborah Young

Deborah Young

Advisor, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF)

Deborah has fostered collaboration among global regulators, institutions, and investors in regulatory technology and innovation. Her work has supported the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that elevate trust and standards in citizen-facing ecosystems worldwide.

As the founding CEO and Advisory Committee member for The RegTech Association, and global committee member for Women in Regulatory Innovation and Alliance for Innovative Regulation, Deborah tackles global challenges, enabling growth, and safeguarding financial systems and people. Deborah’s work spans forging strategic partnerships, influencing policy, and advancing diversity and inclusion - particularly in women’s economic empowerment.

She regularly contributes to global forums such as the Singapore FinTech Festival, World Bank, and Global Financial Innovation Network, and has been a mentor for Women's World Banking.

Deborah is spearheading the next exciting phase of development for the CCAF/Fii Regulator Knowledge Exchange (RKE) strategic roadmap - in particular, deepening regulatory community building and engagement and launching the Women Regulators Network.