SINGAPORE — The People Events successfully concluded the 4th FinTech Week Awards Singapore 2026, held on 16–17 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore. Building on the momentum of its previous international editions, including the acclaimed Dubai gathering, the flagship two-day conference brought together senior industry professionals, 70+ globally renowned speakers, and delegations from more than 30 countries to explore the future of global financial services.
Operating under the theme “Finance. Innovation. Future.”, the event provided a global platform for thought leadership, strategic cross-border networking, and industry recognition. Decision-makers across digital banking, AI, payments, Web3, regtech, and digital assets engaged in high-level discussions around the next wave of financial transformation.
Key Highlights & Insights
The conference agenda featured visionary keynote addresses, high-impact panel sessions, fireside chats, and startup showcases. Thought leaders tackled critical challenges and opportunities defining modern finance, including:
- Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion: Strategies for modernizing core banking infrastructure and broadening financial access across emerging markets.
- AI & RegTech Integration: Harnessing artificial intelligence for advanced fraud prevention, compliance automation, and risk management.
- Next-Generation Payments & Cross-Border Infrastructure: Accelerating instant cross-border settlement solutions, embedded finance, and friction-free payment architecture.
- Digital Assets & Web3 Regulation: Bridging traditional finance with decentralized technology through robust regulatory frameworks and institutional adoption.
Distinguished Speakers & Industry Leaders
The stage featured insights from a diverse lineup of global executives, regulators, founders, and innovators, including:
- 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. – Leads institutional business, 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 at 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, Best-Selling Book Author 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 Global Innovation: FinTech Week Awards
A central highlight of the event was the prestigious FinTech Week Awards Ceremony, honoring outstanding achievements, technological innovation, and visionary leadership across the global fintech ecosystem. Awards were presented to groundbreaking startups, established financial institutions, and transformative leaders who demonstrated exceptional contributions toward advancing financial technology.
Strategic Collaboration & Industry Leadership
The two-day conference served as a convergence point for global financial leaders, regulators, and technology innovators to exchange actionable insights and explore strategic partnerships. Participating organizations included industry leaders such as HSBC, EY, Swift, Nasdaq, Remitly, Glassnode, TRM Labs, Alliance Bank, and Boku.
“The energy and caliber of discussions over the past two days in Singapore have been truly exceptional,” stated a representative from The People Events. “As Singapore continues to serve as a gateway for financial innovation in Asia-Pacific, the 4th FinTech Week Awards provided a valuable platform for celebrating excellence, fostering international collaboration, and exploring the future of finance.”
Looking Ahead
Following the Singapore edition, The People Events is continuing preparations for its upcoming 2027 global series, further expanding its international platform for financial innovation, leadership, collaboration, and industry recognition.
Contact Information
For Media & Post-Event Inquiries:
Karan Singh
Event Manager | FinTech Week Awards
Email: Karan_s@singaporeevent.com
Call/WhatsApp: +44 1442 781082 / +44 7440 562683
Anushka Bhadoriya
Delegate Relation Manager | FinTech Week Awards
Email: fintech@peoplevents.uk
Website: https://fintech.peoplevents.uk
About The People Events
The People Events is a global leader in high-impact B2B conferences and recognition platforms. With a focus on innovation, leadership, and industry transformation, we bring together decision-makers and disruptors to create opportunities that shape the future.
