Singapore and Switzerland co-host Point Zero Forum to discuss innovation in digital fintech

The three-day Forum is organized in cooperation with the BRI Innovation Hub, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The Forum will also be supported by Finance.Swiss, Milken Institute and Switzerland Global Enterprise.

The inaugural forum will be jointly opened by that of Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of economic policy coordination, Heng Sweet Keat and Switzerland Federal Councilor and Head of the Federal Department of Finance, Uéli Maurer.

Mr. Heng said,

“Digital technology has enormous potential to change the world for the better, especially through finance. To unlock this potential, we must find new ways to collaborate and partner to address key global challenges and take advantage of the new wave of opportunities. Singapore and Switzerland worked together to organize the first Point Zero forum, bringing together global technologists, financial institutions and regulators. Through this Forum, we can contribute to the global FinTech momentum and strengthen the global movement for innovation and change.”

Mr. Maurer said,

“As one of the world’s leading innovative financial centers, Switzerland is an ideal host to connect international financial market and supervisory authorities with new players in the world of FinTech. Switzerland has long maintained an intensive financial dialogue with Singapore. Together, we are committed to open markets, international competition and constant innovation. The Point Zero Forum aims to help ensure that innovation in digital fintech can flourish and prosper in a secure setting for the benefit of all.”

The first speakers, and more to be announced, include:

Heng Sweet Keat, that of Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policy
Uéli Maurer, Switzerland Federal Councilor and Head of the Federal Department of Finance
Thomas JordanCEO, SNB
Urban AngehrnCEO, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
Ravi MenonManaging Director, MAS
Mary Ellen IskenderianPresident and CEO, Women’s World Banking
Ralph HammerCEO, UBS
Philip RickenbacherCEO, Julius Baer
Joanne HannafordChief Technology & Operations Officer and Executive Board Member, Credit Suisse
Sam Bankman FriedCEO, FTX
dr. Gabriela Maria PayerVice President, Sygnum
Ben ZhouFounder and CEO, Bybit
Jos Dijsselhof, CEO, SIX
Stefan KlestilGeneral Partner, SpeedInvest
Jo Ann barefootCEO and Co-Founder, Barefoot Innovation
Jason ThompsonCEO, Participant
dr. Darian McBaindirector of sustainable development, MAS
Eric Limsustainability director, UOB
Ericson ChanGroup Chief Information and Digital Officer, Zurich Insurance
Teana Baker-TaylorPolicy Director, Chamber of Digital Commerce
Olivier BussmannCEO & Founder of Bussmann Advisory, Former CIO & Group MD of UBS
Dr. Iwa Salami, Reader (Associate Professor), Center of FinTech, Department of Law & Criminology, Royal Docks School of Business and Law
Pinar Özcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Oxford University

Forum Point Zero guests can choose to discover the Swiss FinTech ecosystem through an additional day of visits to companies and innovative labs to learn about the latest developments in Web3.0 and Zug.

Point Zero Forum is an invite-only forum for senior leaders from government and regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, digital asset and blockchain networks, universities, and investors. To express your interest or to nominate a guest, please visit www.pointzeroforum.com.

State Secretariat for International Finance

The State Secretariat for International Finance represents Switzerland interests in financial, monetary and fiscal matters not only vis-à-vis partner countries but also in the competent international bodies. It undertakes to put in place good framework conditions to ensure that Switzerland can have an innovative, interconnected and sustainable financial center and business location among world leaders. The State Secretariat is responsible for implementing the Swiss government’s financial market policy.

Elavandi

Elevandi, which means ‘raise’ or ‘elevate’ was created by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to bring together the global public and private sectors to advance FinTech in our digital economy. Elevandi is building the future of finance by connecting businesses and people, ideas and ideas. Our flagship is the Singapore FinTech Festival alongside burgeoning platforms including the World FinTech Festival and Point Zero Forum.

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