The 3^rd Asia Finance Forum will envision the future of inclusive finance by discussing how new technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain, the rapid expansion of mobile payments and digital banking, are helping to bring financial services to unbanked communities. Under its overarching theme, “The Future of Inclusive Finance”, the 2-day forum will have plenary sessions on:

(i) combining fintech innovation, public-private collaboration, and enabling regulation to reach the poorest;
(ii) driving actual usage as the next step to providing financial access;
(iii) the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital world; and
(iv) the growth of new entrants: how are they disrupting traditional financial services.

There will also be breakout sessions focusing on the significance of interoperable payment systems, how alternative credit scoring models and P2P platforms and microinsurance are evolving, the benefits of digital ID benefits for financial services, how SupTech and RegTech are empowering regulators in new financial technologies and lastly, how regulatory and industry sandboxes are enabling regulatory supervision and the development of regulation.

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to gather insights from fintech experts, public and private stakeholders; network with peers in the finance sector and learn new approaches in bridging the gap to the underserved at the base of the pyramid.