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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 

Rahul Advani

Rahul Advani

Global Co-Head of Policy, Ripple

Rahul is the Global Co-Head of Policy at Ripple. Rahul is responsible for leading Ripple’s engagement and advocacy with regulators and policymakers in the Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions to support and develop regulation that promotes responsible innovation in digital assets and blockchain technology. 

Prior to joining Ripple, Rahul spent over 12 years in financial services, most recently as the Head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Prior to that, Rahul worked with Bloomberg L.P. in their offices in Mumbai, Singapore, and Hong Kong in multiple roles across valuations, business development, and sales for both exchange-traded and OTC derivative products. 

Rahul is the Chair of the Blockchain Association of Singapore Stablecoin and CBDC Subcommittee.

Rahul holds a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.