The 4th FinTech Week Awards Singapore 2026, organized by The People Events, successfully concluded its flagship two-day conference on 16–17 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore. Building on the international momentum of its previous editions—including its acclaimed gathering in Dubai—the summit brought together C-suite executives, financial regulators, technology pioneers, and official delegations from over 30 countries to map the future of global financial services.

Positioned in Singapore—a premier financial capital and innovation gateway for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region—the event operated under the theme “Finance. Innovation. Future.” Across two days of strategic dialogue, the gathering established a dynamic platform for thought leadership, cross-border investment opportunities, and industry recognition across digital banking, regulatory technology (RegTech), artificial intelligence (AI), payments, Web3, and digital assets.

Strategic Highlights & Core Discussion Themes

The conference agenda delivered visionary keynote addresses, expert-led panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive startup showcases. Decision-makers and industry specialists engaged with the primary drivers of modern financial transformation:

Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion: Practical approaches for modernizing legacy core banking systems, enhancing operational resilience, and accelerating financial access across emerging markets.

AI & RegTech Integration: Deploying machine learning algorithms and automated compliance frameworks to strengthen fraud detection, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

Next-Generation Payments & Cross-Border Architecture: Streamlining instant cross-border settlement rails, scaling embedded finance solutions, and optimizing frictionless global payment infrastructure.

Digital Assets & Web3 Governance: Establishing robust regulatory frameworks to safely bridge institutional capital and traditional finance with decentralized technology and digital assets.

Global Leadership & Expert Speaker Lineup

The stage featured a distinguished group of international leaders, corporate executives, regulatory experts, and tech founders sharing actionable operational insights:

Anna Zotova – Chief Risk Officer (CRO) & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), xpate

Doreen Fadli – Deputy Director of the Market Development and Innovation Department, Labuan FSA

Melanie Lennert – CEO & Co-Founder, CRO2go

Shelli Ryan – CEO, Ad Hoc Communication Resources

Chee Keong Teo – Associate Partner, Blockchain and Digital Assets Leader, EY

Laksh Gangwani – Chief Growth Officer, ViewTrade

Julia Chin – Founder/CEO, JFourth Solutions (Malaysia & Singapore)

David B. Wang – Head of Loyalty Partnerships and General Manager, HeyMax

Annabelle Lin – Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Nextvestment

Vivien Tan Hui Yui – Senior Vice President, Malaysian Bank

Dr. Deepika Chaudhary – Assistant Professor, K.R. Mangalam University

Jan Lorenc – CEO, CurrencyFair

Vadim Timokhin – Founder & CEO, XChangeLab

Oliver von Wolff – Independent Director & Strategic Advisor, The Block Capital Vault

Yi Hahn Chin – SVP, Head of FX & Money Movement Innovation, Boku

Alvin Yeoh – Senior Product Manager, HSBC

Kevin Lee – Founder & CEO, TrustPlus AI

Ming Wang Lim – Founder, Modern Strategy

Meera Vidyut – Head of APAC, AML Watcher

Sereen Teoh – Founder & CEO, SurplusLoop

Yiannos Ashiotis – Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Pnyx Hill & GRC Partners

Isabelle Mustapic – Founder, Ora et Labora Advisory | Co-Chair of WIFA

Anton F. – Institutional Business Lead, Glassnode

Dr. Simon Liu – Chief Data and AI Officer, TrustDecision

Avalon Ingram – Digital Assets Business Lead, Swift

Aaron Sim – Head of Business Development, APAC, Remitly

Guneet Kaur – Banking Transformation and Product Leader

Najla Albarrak – Chief Executive Officer, Wazin International Investment Consulting Company

Farah Jaafar – Board Director | Corporate Advisor | Financial Centre Strategist | Digital Finance Leader, Straits Investment Bank

Dr. SJK Sharmila Nagarajan – Founder, FAMPOSO GLOBAL PTE LTD

Thomas Nokin – Founder and CEO, Basikon

Shanmugapriya Balasubramanian – Founder and CEO, Wealthi

Adriel Wong – Head of Private Institutions – APAC, TRM Labs

Nor Kamil Ahmad Zukni – Founder & CEO, Pay Direct Technology Sdn Bhd (BetterPay)

Ankit Lathigara – AVP, Nasdaq

Kiran Sharma – CEO & Co-Founder, VASU International Payment Solutions Inc.

Dr. Victor Tay – Group CEO, Global Catalyst Advisory

Janice Ariño – Founder, CEO & President, Service Economy Applications Inc. (SEApps)

Windham Zhang – Head of Partnership, Obita

Josh D’Ambrosio – Chief Commercial Officer, Finmo

Tim Scheffmann – CEO, LTS Ventures

Anndy Lian – Intergovernmental Blockchain Advisor, Founding President of Redecentralise, Author of Web4: The Age of Autonomous Intelligence

Amos Song – Chief Business Officer, DigiFT

Maxwell Denega – Founder & CEO, Quantum Chain

Sam Kapil – CEO, Sync Global Technologies

Daniel Minarik – Managing Director for Data and AI, Accenture

Prabujati Adistya – Chief Executive Officer, Certenz

Celebrating Ecosystem Excellence: FinTech Week Awards

A core highlight of the gathering was the official FinTech Week Awards Ceremony. The evening honored high-impact startups, established market players, and visionary executives whose contributions continue to reshape financial technology globally. Categories recognized advancements in digital banking, risk mitigation, payment architectures, and Web3 integration.

Cross-Sector Collaboration & Corporate Participation

The event fostered cross-border connections between public policy leaders, emerging innovators, and multinational enterprises. Prominent participating institutions included HSBC, EY, Swift, Nasdaq, Remitly, Glassnode, TRM Labs, Alliance Bank, and Boku.

 

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