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, Funding Societies
Kelvin Teo is the co-founder CEO of Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest SME digital finance platform, operating across five countries. Since founding the firm in 2015, he has led its mission to close the region’s SME financing gap, disbursing over USD 4.7 billion to 100,000+ businesses and driving USD 1.4 billion in annualized payment volumes (under CardUp brand). Recognized among Asia’s Top 200 FinTech Influencers and the Singapore FinTech Association’s Top 12 FinTech Leaders, Kelvin spoke at conferences such as Money20/20 and the Singapore FinTech Festival. He worked at McKinsey, Accenture, and KKR Capstone, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from NUS as valedictorian.
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