Published on: November 21, 2024
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 brought together global innovators to shape the future of financial technology. Key takeaways—alongside Queen Máxima's inspiring keynote on financial health and the human-centered mission of fintech—included the revolutionization of payments, driving financial inclusion, and the rise of AI and automation.
The event highlighted innovations in cross-border payments, addressing inefficiencies in traditional systems. Real-time processing, decentralized platforms, and digital currencies are making global transactions faster, more affordable, and accessible, empowering businesses and individuals worldwide.
FinTech solutions are opening doors for underserved communities and SMEs. From mobile banking to embedded finance, these tools provide access to credit, digital payments, and scalable platforms, driving growth and fostering financial equity in a digital-first world.
AI and automation are transforming financial services with tools for fraud detection, predictive analytics, and customer personalization. These technologies optimize efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and empower institutions to scale while enhancing customer experiences.
On day 2 of the event, our Managing Director, Bjorn Holmthorsson, delivered an inspiring pitch. Sharing the stage with other industry innovators, Bjorn showcased how we’re driving transformation in the financial sector with customer-centric solutions.
Bjorn outlined how banks can achieve a 360-degree customer view, launch new propositions with agility, and streamline onboarding processes using our CRM for Banks platform. He also highlighted how our advanced core banking platform simplifies innovation, enabling banks to bring products to market faster while overcoming the challenges posed by legacy systems.
Bjorn’s pitch emphasized our commitment to enabling banks to focus on their clients while we handle the complexities behind the scenes. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, inspire, and share our vision for the future of banking!
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 was a dynamic gathering of innovators shaping the future of financial technology. Key themes like digital payments, financial inclusion, and AI-driven automation highlighted the industry's shift toward more accessible and efficient systems. Queen Máxima’s keynote on financial health was a powerful reminder of the human-centered mission behind fintech.
Topicus was proud to showcase our cloud-native platforms for core banking, lending, and wealth management. Bjorn Holmthorsson’s pitch demonstrated how our customer-centric solutions are driving transformation, making banking more agile and efficient.
The festival was a great opportunity to connect, inspire, and contribute to the future of fintech. We're excited to continue building a more inclusive, digitally driven financial ecosystem.
If you were unable to attend the Singapore Fintech Festival or wish to dive deeper into these discussions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support your success in the ever-evolving world of finance and technology.
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments from five°degrees as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of banking and payments.