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Prof David Lee (CFtP®) Issues Key Warning on “Silent Dollarisation” and ASEAN’s Digital Sovereignty at the 48th ASEAN Economic Association Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 27 November 2025 — The 48th ASEAN Economic Association Meeting convened from 19 to 20 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together regional policymakers, economists, and academics to address this year’s theme: Enhancing ASEAN Resilience: Sustainability, Digitalisation and Inclusivity. The event gathered senior leaders including His Excellency

World Scientific Releases the 2025 Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03: “Leading in a Future Economy”

SINGAPORE, 19 November 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is pleased to share the release of the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03 (2025), a Special Edition titled “Leading in a Future Economy.” Developed under the Temasek Foundation – Wealth Management Institute (WMI) Finance and Markets Programme for Policymakers,

GFI Articulates Core AI Ethical Principles at AICIF 2025

SINGAPORE, 20 November 2025 — The 6th ACM International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Finance (AICIF 2025) convened global leaders in Singapore on 15 November to examine one of the industry’s most urgent topics: cross-border governance of artificial intelligence. At the Industry Leaders Roundtable, experts from regulatory bodies, financial institutions,

Global Fintech Institute Unveils Youth Wing at NTU FinTech Industry Day 2025

SINGAPORE, 21 November 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) unveiled its newly formed GFI Youth Wing at NTU SPMS FinTech Industry Day 2025, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to nurturing the next generation of fintech talent. Held at Nanyang Technological University’s School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences,

Balancing AI Innovation and Responsibility in FinTech

Global Fintech Institute at Digital:NEXAsia (D:NEXA) 2025 Digital:NEXAsia (D:NEXA) 2025 brought together some of the most influential voices in technology, policy, and financial innovation. This year’s lineup featured leaders shaping the global AI landscape, including: 🎙️ Mr Heng Swee Keat – Chairman, National Research Foundation; Director, GIC

GFI at NTU FinTech Industry Day 2025

21 November 2025 | 10am to 4pm | NTU SPMS Curious where fintech fits in your future?Visit the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) booth at NTU FinTech Industry Day to explore real career pathways in digital finance, discover how certifications like CFtA and CFtP can build your foundation, and meet our team

Global Fintech Institute Concludes Web3 Leader Programme in Singapore, Empowering the Next Generation of Fintech Leaders

SINGAPORE, November 9, 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) successfully concluded the Web3 Leader Programme, a four-day initiative held from 6 to 9 November 2025 in Singapore, bringing together founders, policymakers, executives, and academics from across Asia to explore the evolution of decentralised finance, digital assets, and financial innovation. Hosted

Developing a Competitive Digital Asset Ecosystem — Insights from Prof David Lee at the Da Nang International Financial Center Seminar

DA NANG, Vietnam, November 7, 2025 — The two-day seminar on “Positioning and Developing Viet Nam’s International Financial Centre in Da Nang: Opportunities for Transaction and Investment Attraction” brought together policymakers, regulators, and international experts to explore strategies for transforming Da Nang into a vibrant regional financial hub. Jointly organised

GFI Forward-looking Insights: Professor Li Guoquan Talks Global Web3 and Infrastructure Construction at Shanghai Blockchain International Week 2025

Blockchain Global Summit: Explaining Singapore’s ‘Garden City’ Web3 Development Philosophy At the 11th Blockchain Global Summit, Professor Lee gave a strategically high keynote address on the topic of “From the Wild West to the Garden City: The Web3 Order Revolution in Singapore”. 1. Strategic Blueprint for the “BLOOM Plan”

Web3 Leader Programme (6–9 November 2025)

Empowering the Next Generation of Fintech and Web3 Leaders in Singapore The Web3 Leader Programme, hosted in Singapore from 6 to 9 November 2025, convened global founders, executives, academics, and policymakers for a four-day exchange on the future of decentralised finance, digital assets, and responsible innovation. Co-organised by the Global