Industry stakeholders met for the first time in the jurisdiction where licensees rarely step foot on.
Vanuatu's Class D license that covers virtual assets creates a sense of anticipation among industry participants.
Vanuatu
In the watchdog series, we provide our readers with direct insights from the regulators that shape the retail trading industry. After an in-depth interview with the Chair of CySEC (who spoke about investors' responsibility and AI integration), and an exclusive comment from the FCA about the consumer duty deadline, today we bring you Nicolas Ritoux, the Communications Officer at the Financial Markets Association of Vanuatu. His article sheds light on why and how the quintessential offshore jurisdiction wants to draw in brokers to the Island.
In a recent symposium hosted by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), the nation's budding fintech industry took center stage as a strategic sector with immense potential for the country's economic growth. The "Virtual Assets: Navigating the Legal Framework" event shed light on Vanuatu's efforts to embrace the world of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies.
As the regulatory landscape undergoes significant changes, industry experts, licensees, regulators, and politicians come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Among the key players in this rapidly evolving space are licensees, such as Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX that shared valuable insight on their experiences with the new regulatory regime.
WATCH live stream today on the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission's FB page of their Virtual Symposium "Navigating the Legal Framework". Including guest speaker 9.10am (Van time) Loretta Joseph (Chair IDAEA) on Vanuatu’s Virtual Assets Legal Framework Update #DigitalEconomypic.twitter.com/uSHaXAcy26
Vanuatu was regarded as an offshore jurisdiction for many years, with hundreds of brokers registered on the island. However, the regulator on the island made its regulations around the financial services industry strict with a mandated physical presence, bringing down the number of registered brokers to only around 60.
Nicolas Ritoux, Communications Officer at Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
The island nation's journey into the world of virtual assets began 18 months ago when the amended Financial Dealers Licensing Act paved the way for trading digital assets. This groundbreaking move opened up opportunities for forex and commodities brokers under Class A, B, and C licenses. However, the Class D license, which covers virtual assets, remained uncharted territory, creating a sense of anticipation among industry participants.
The symposium saw the participation of renowned Australian expert, Loretta Joseph, who has been advising the VFSC about virtual assets since the new law was passed in 2021. Joseph, also an advisor to the Commonwealth Secretariat on Virtual Assets, emphasized the importance of strong licensing requirements and robust compliance models to prevent financial crime. She envisioned Vanuatu as part of a harmonious, globalized framework that would lead the way in the world of virtual assets, setting the stage for a bright future.
Insights from the Licensees
The goal of regulations is to protect the interest of retail investors. However, consultation with the industry players is crucial to clarify the roadblocks, if any. Among the licensees operating under the new regulatory regime in Vanuatu, Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX shared their experiences and challenges in navigating the path to compliance.
The Chief Risk Officer of Axi, Simon Hodgkiss, expressed the company's commitment to investing heavily in Vanuatu. However, the shortage of local staffing proved to be a hurdle, leading them to bring in support staff from Australia. Obtaining visas, permits, and licenses further compounded the challenge. Indeed, finding local talent can be challenging as Vanuatu only has a total population of about 320,000.
Dephney Sumsum, the local manager for Axi, highlighted the lack of harmony among various stakeholders, which delayed their progress. Similarly, Dominique Dabu, a local director for Deriv, who had prior experience at the company's Dubai office, mentioned facing struggles during the setup process in Vanuatu. The licensees collectively emphasized the need for smoother collaboration among regulatory bodies to facilitate a seamless process for foreign fintech investors.
James Hudson from Titan FX suggested that licensees should clarify that the beneficial owners of their entities are the same individuals, easing local banks' concerns about associating with 'high-risk' businesses. He even proposed the idea of creating a virtual asset exchange under a Class D license, utilizing a Vatu-backed stablecoin to facilitate funds in and out of the country, thereby reducing dependency on overseas banks and EU watchlists.
To attract crypto companies, Vanuatu will compete with jurisdictions like Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong, which are far more developed in infrastructure and provide an excellent talent pool both locally and internationally.
Regulatory Perspective and Political Support
Regulators and politicians at the symposium were vocal about their commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the fintech industry. VFSC's Commissioner, Branan Karae stressed the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to maximize the benefits of the new regulatory framework. He encouraged a joint effort to attract more fintech businesses to Vanuatu and position the country as a frontrunner in the digital asset space.
The Honourable John Salong Damasing, the Minister of Finance and Economic Management, shared his vision of a future where fintech becomes a strategic pillar of the economy, empowering the local workforce and uplifting the entire community. He emphasized the potential of fintech in generating better career opportunities, stimulating development, and attracting foreign investments.
Robust regulatory framework
The symposium on virtual assets held by the VFSC showcased Vanuatu's determination to embrace the fintech revolution. With a robust regulatory framework and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders, the country is poised to become a key player in the world of virtual assets. Licensees such as Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX, along with industry experts, regulators, and politicians, have paved the way for a brighter future in the fintech landscape. As Vanuatu continues to attract virtual asset businesses, it remains steadfast in its commitment to economic growth and development, creating a promising outlook for the nation's financial future.
In the watchdog series, we provide our readers with direct insights from the regulators that shape the retail trading industry. After an in-depth interview with the Chair of CySEC (who spoke about investors' responsibility and AI integration), and an exclusive comment from the FCA about the consumer duty deadline, today we bring you Nicolas Ritoux, the Communications Officer at the Financial Markets Association of Vanuatu. His article sheds light on why and how the quintessential offshore jurisdiction wants to draw in brokers to the Island.
In a recent symposium hosted by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), the nation's budding fintech industry took center stage as a strategic sector with immense potential for the country's economic growth. The "Virtual Assets: Navigating the Legal Framework" event shed light on Vanuatu's efforts to embrace the world of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies.
As the regulatory landscape undergoes significant changes, industry experts, licensees, regulators, and politicians come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Among the key players in this rapidly evolving space are licensees, such as Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX that shared valuable insight on their experiences with the new regulatory regime.
WATCH live stream today on the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission's FB page of their Virtual Symposium "Navigating the Legal Framework". Including guest speaker 9.10am (Van time) Loretta Joseph (Chair IDAEA) on Vanuatu’s Virtual Assets Legal Framework Update #DigitalEconomypic.twitter.com/uSHaXAcy26
Vanuatu was regarded as an offshore jurisdiction for many years, with hundreds of brokers registered on the island. However, the regulator on the island made its regulations around the financial services industry strict with a mandated physical presence, bringing down the number of registered brokers to only around 60.
Nicolas Ritoux, Communications Officer at Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
The island nation's journey into the world of virtual assets began 18 months ago when the amended Financial Dealers Licensing Act paved the way for trading digital assets. This groundbreaking move opened up opportunities for forex and commodities brokers under Class A, B, and C licenses. However, the Class D license, which covers virtual assets, remained uncharted territory, creating a sense of anticipation among industry participants.
The symposium saw the participation of renowned Australian expert, Loretta Joseph, who has been advising the VFSC about virtual assets since the new law was passed in 2021. Joseph, also an advisor to the Commonwealth Secretariat on Virtual Assets, emphasized the importance of strong licensing requirements and robust compliance models to prevent financial crime. She envisioned Vanuatu as part of a harmonious, globalized framework that would lead the way in the world of virtual assets, setting the stage for a bright future.
Insights from the Licensees
The goal of regulations is to protect the interest of retail investors. However, consultation with the industry players is crucial to clarify the roadblocks, if any. Among the licensees operating under the new regulatory regime in Vanuatu, Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX shared their experiences and challenges in navigating the path to compliance.
The Chief Risk Officer of Axi, Simon Hodgkiss, expressed the company's commitment to investing heavily in Vanuatu. However, the shortage of local staffing proved to be a hurdle, leading them to bring in support staff from Australia. Obtaining visas, permits, and licenses further compounded the challenge. Indeed, finding local talent can be challenging as Vanuatu only has a total population of about 320,000.
Dephney Sumsum, the local manager for Axi, highlighted the lack of harmony among various stakeholders, which delayed their progress. Similarly, Dominique Dabu, a local director for Deriv, who had prior experience at the company's Dubai office, mentioned facing struggles during the setup process in Vanuatu. The licensees collectively emphasized the need for smoother collaboration among regulatory bodies to facilitate a seamless process for foreign fintech investors.
James Hudson from Titan FX suggested that licensees should clarify that the beneficial owners of their entities are the same individuals, easing local banks' concerns about associating with 'high-risk' businesses. He even proposed the idea of creating a virtual asset exchange under a Class D license, utilizing a Vatu-backed stablecoin to facilitate funds in and out of the country, thereby reducing dependency on overseas banks and EU watchlists.
To attract crypto companies, Vanuatu will compete with jurisdictions like Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong, which are far more developed in infrastructure and provide an excellent talent pool both locally and internationally.
Regulatory Perspective and Political Support
Regulators and politicians at the symposium were vocal about their commitment to fostering a supportive environment for the fintech industry. VFSC's Commissioner, Branan Karae stressed the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to maximize the benefits of the new regulatory framework. He encouraged a joint effort to attract more fintech businesses to Vanuatu and position the country as a frontrunner in the digital asset space.
The Honourable John Salong Damasing, the Minister of Finance and Economic Management, shared his vision of a future where fintech becomes a strategic pillar of the economy, empowering the local workforce and uplifting the entire community. He emphasized the potential of fintech in generating better career opportunities, stimulating development, and attracting foreign investments.
Robust regulatory framework
The symposium on virtual assets held by the VFSC showcased Vanuatu's determination to embrace the fintech revolution. With a robust regulatory framework and ongoing collaboration among stakeholders, the country is poised to become a key player in the world of virtual assets. Licensees such as Deriv, TMGM, Axi, and Titan FX, along with industry experts, regulators, and politicians, have paved the way for a brighter future in the fintech landscape. As Vanuatu continues to attract virtual asset businesses, it remains steadfast in its commitment to economic growth and development, creating a promising outlook for the nation's financial future.
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This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
This panel will explore how firms are moving beyond CFDs into crypto, perpetuals, equities, and multi‑asset offerings, and the challenges they face across regulation, technology, liquidity, and risk management. It examines what is driving the shift, what it takes to execute it successfully, and how brokers can position themselves for the next phase of growth.
Beyond Reach? Retail Investor Acquisition Across APAC
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APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
APAC accounts for two-thirds of global retail trading traffic, but with differences of language, regulation, and trader profile, the region's growth is ag great as complexity.
This session gathers CMOs, heads of acquisition, and IB relationship managers to examine what actually works, channel by channel, market by market.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of which channels deliver funded, retained traders across Singapore, Japan, and Southeast Asia
Understanding of how to structure IB partnerships for LTV, not first deposit
Insight into what localization actually costs beyond the translation budget
Perspective on how ad restrictions, crypto promotion limits, and bundling rules differ across APAC jurisdictions
A read on whether the super-app model changes acquisition economics for retail investing platforms
Buy, Build or Both? Trading Tech for Brokers, Banks & Beyond
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For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
For every feature and product, someone has to decide: build it in-house or buy from a vendor. In Singapore and across APAC, local banks and global players face the same question with very different constraints.
This session gathers heads of technology and e-trading to compare how client demand and cost structures shape their choices, and how long it actually takes to ship in each.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand view of how client feedback informs decision-making across different market participants.
Understanding pain points and benefits of working with 3rd party integrations at scale.
Insight into products and innovation banks’ retail and trading heads will look for in 2026.
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As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
As Singapore's capital-intensive requirements leave only a few retail brokers active in the city-state, there are many opportunities to be made in and around.
This session gathers regulators, advisors, and operators who have set up across multiple APAC jurisdictions to break down figures, what's working, what's breaking, and what's next.
Attendees will walk away with:
Survey of capital thresholds and other requirements across regions in APAC
Nuanced understanding of Singapore's role in the retail trading space
Glimpse into parallel developments in digital assets and RWA
Rails for Growth: 'Payments as Infrastructure' for Financial Superapps
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Rails for Growth: 'Payments as Infrastructure' for Financial Superapps
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Rails for Growth: 'Payments as Infrastructure' for Financial Superapps
Rails for Growth: 'Payments as Infrastructure' for Financial Superapps
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
For fintechs who try to capture the retail investment crowd, payments can be a game-changer from user experience to back-office plumbing.
This session brings together builders from across the payment ecosystem to examine how new rails are altering the way capital moves in APAC and beyond.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of how stablecoins, on-chain settlement, and tokenised money are being used in live institutional workflows today
Understanding of what MAS initiatives like Project Orchid and Project Bloom signal for the future of digital money in Singapore's capital markets
Insight into how mobile-first fund platforms and digital distribution channels are pulling payment infrastructure closer to the point of investment
Perspective on the compliance and custody challenges firms face when payments, trading, and settlement converge on the same rails
