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Sopnendu Mohanty
Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
Sopnendu Mohanty is the Co-founder and Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a global advisory and investment firm. At GFTN, he leads innovative strategies that drive development and transformation in the financial sector through four operating arms: Forums, Advisory, Platform, and Capital.
He served at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as its first Chief Fintech Officer for nearly a decade, establishing Singapore on the global map as a leading center for innovation in the financial sector and a dynamic hub for fintech development. He continues to advise MAS on technology and innovation.
He currently serves on several boards, including the board of A*STAR, Singapore’s leading public sector agency dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation. Before his leadership role in the public sector, he spent nearly two decades at Citigroup. He is credited with developing many public goods, including the notable PayNow, Singapore’s digital public infrastructure for payments. He conceptualized the globally well-known Singapore Fintech Festival and its global network of forums; today, the GFTN forum is the world’s largest convenor of tech, policymakers, and the financial sector community. Mr. Mohanty has co-authored several patented works in digital finance and received numerous industry accolades. He advises governments and various institutions on policies and implementation strategies for innovation, infrastructure, and ecosystem development in the financial sector.
Speaking At
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9:20–9:35amWed 17 SepSummit StageSummit Stage, (5F), BOT Learning CenterOpen
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2:15–2:55pmWed 17 SepBreakout SessionBreakout Session, (2F), BOT Learning CenterOpenModerator
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Riding the Asian Wave: Digital Payments & Assets Redefining Finance
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Arthit SriumpornFounder & Chief Executive OfficerRakkar Digital
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Nirun FuwattananukulChief Executive OfficerGulf Binance
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Violas XiaoSingapore Chief Executive OfficerXTransfer
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Sopnendu MohantyGroup Chief Executive OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Moderator
About this session
Asia is not just adopting the future of finance—it is building it. From the super-app ecosystems of Southeast Asia to China's fintech dominance and India's UPI revolution, the region is the world's living laboratory for the convergence of payments, e-commerce, and digital assets. This panel brings together the pioneers shaping this new landscape. We'll move beyond the hype to explore how this collision is solving real-world problems for millions of businesses and consumers, redefining financial inclusion, and creating a new, decentralized architecture for regional trade and commerce.
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5:30–7:30pmWed 17 SepSide EventOpen
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BDFC Closing Reception
About this session
As the forum draws to a close, we invite all of you to one last networking opportunity. Take this final chance to build on the connections you've made and celebrate this year's event closing together. We hope to see you there!
