Stephan Dreyer, managing director of the Association of National Numbering Agencies, talked about the role of the global body in developing a common identifier standard for the emerging class of crypto and digital assets to be issued and traded in regulated exchanges.

“There’s a long way to go but the best is yet to come,” promises Signature Bank chairman Scott Shay in terms of the bank’s payments ecosystem.

Signature Bank chairman Scott Shay reveals several insights into how they are making clients happy.

Scott Shay, chairman of Signature Bank, shares what makes their blockchain-based digital payments platform Signet different from stablecoin.

China Construction Bank teamed up with data provider Wind Info to launch the CCB-Wind Green ESG Bond Issuance Index. This will serve as a barometer for China’s growing green bond market

In his discussion with Emmanuel Daniel, True Global Ventures founder and director Dusan Stojanovic shared the development path of non-fungible tokens and how these are now generating new revenue streams for the entertainment and gaming industries.

John Gong, professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, analyses China’s gross domestic product growth as it moves nearer to being recognised as a developed country.

John Gong, professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, talks about food security and energy security, two new concepts that were mentioned during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.

Has China eradicated poverty? Bert Hofman, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, answers that question and more but adds that there is, however, still a big wealth disparity among Chinese citizens.

Bert Hofman, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, talks about the expansion of financial access to China’s small and medium enterprises.

Bert Hofman, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, explains how the dual circulation strategy will help lessen China’s dependence from international markets.

Karine Hirn, co-founder and partner at East Capital Holdings, points out that being state-owned in China is not as straightforward as it may seem.

The World Federation of Exchanges’ head of research Pedro Perez talks about the importance of protecting investors and maintaining the trust of stakeholders.

Martin Jacques, author of "When China Rules the World", shares his views on why China is not going to become a Westernised society.

Scott A. Shay is the co-founder of the Signature Bank and has served as Chairman of the Board since its inception in 2001.