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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Head of Public Policy, Southeast Asia and Greater China, Stripe
Tang Wei is the Head of Public Policy for Southeast Asia and Greater China at Stripe, based in Singapore. He is also an Executive Committee member at the Singapore FinTech Association. A former regulator with a diverse payments background in tech spanning e-commerce, social media, and ride-hailing, Tang Wei brings a unique perspective to the fintech landscape. His experience includes leading Financial Compliance for Alibaba International Digital Commerce, driving public policy at Meta FinTech/Novi (formerly Calibra/Libra), and spearheading business development at Grab Financial Group. At the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Tang Wei played a key role in developing the PayNow real-time payments infrastructure. His multidisciplinary education in physics, philosophy, and linguistics, along with a stint in experimental quantum computing, underpins his innovative approach to fintech policy, regulation, and business growth.
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