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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Acting Regional Vice President, Asia & the Pacific, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Allen Forlemu has been the Regional Head of Industry and Director, FIG Asia Pacific since 2021. In addition to his role, he also currently serves as the Acting Regional Vice President for the Asia Pacific Region. Allen joined IFC in 2006 as an Investment Officer in the Global Transactions Group within the Financial Markets Department. From 2015 to 2018, he served as the New Business Manager for FIG in West and Central Africa. He later held the position as the Regional Head of Industry and Senior Manager for FIG in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2018 to 2021. Prior to joining IFC, Allen spent a decade in private equity and investment advisory in Africa. He holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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