In a conversation with The Asian Banker founder Emmanuel Daniel, “Burnt Banksy”, who in 2021 set aflame a Banksy piece after tokenising it, discussed the evolution of NFTs and his XION protocol which aims to make digital ownership accessible to all.

Rath Sophoan, chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia and Raymond Sia, vice chairman, discussed the priorities for Cambodia’s banking sector, including consumer protection, financial inclusion, industry consolidation, and the growing importance of cybersecurity, anti-fraud measures, and sustainability.

Canadia Bank, under CEO Raymond Sia, is navigating Cambodia’s evolving financial landscape with a focus on stability, digital transformation and community-driven ESG initiatives.

Liu Tianwei, co-founder and chief executive officer of StraitsX, and Kenny Chan, head of StraitsX, discuss how the company is advancing stablecoin adoption in Southeast Asia through diverse partnerships, regulatory compliance, and integration with everyday payments.

Kalliopi Chioti, Chief ESG Officer, and Frankie Wai, Business Solutions Director at Temenos, discussed the pivotal role of technology in helping banks meet ESG challenges, streamline reporting, and prevent greenwashing. Through innovative solutions, they outline Temenos’ mission to integrate standards and enable banks to achieve genuine progress in sustainable finance.

Following the rebranding of Onyx to Kinexys, JP Morgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy to enhance asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) capabilities. Toh Wee Kee, global head of business architecture for coin systems at Kinexys, discussed the rebranding's significance, industry challenges, and the path towards scaling DLT solutions for global financial markets.

Yuval Rooz, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset, discussed the company’s innovative approach to asset tokenisation and distributed ledger technology (DLT) integration, focusing on the challenges, commercialisation, and real-world applications shaping the future of digital assets in traditional financial markets.

Aaron Gwak, founder and CEO of Libeara, discussed how his SC Ventures-backed platform is advancing asset tokenisation, sharing its approach to bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, bringing real-world assets like government bonds and treasury funds to a wider audience with an emphasis on security, compliance, and accessibility.

Nikhil Joshi, COO of EMURGO, shares insights on how digital assets are evolving into mainstream finance, the pivotal role of asset tokenisation, and Asia’s leadership in digital asset innovation. Through strategic partnerships and regulatory collaboration, EMURGO aims to shape a new era for blockchain technology.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has joined forces with Singapore’s APIX Platform, led by CEO Umang Moondra, to create the SBI Innovation Hub. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to propel fintech collaboration, expand financial inclusion, and transform banking services across India. Through this pioneering platform, SBI enables innovators to access cutting-edge resources, including a secure sandbox and over 250 APIs, fostering a collaborative environment for India’s growing fintech landscape.

As AI regulation intensifies globally, GitHub’s chief legal officer, Shelley McKinley, shares her insights on balancing innovation with regulatory frameworks. Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, McKinley delves into GitHub's approach to AI, the role of open-source development, and emerging best practices in fostering responsible AI.

In an interview at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, HSBC’s Nadeesha Senaratne and Dandelion’s Deepan Dagur, discussed their partnership’s role in reshaping cross-border payments for consumers. They shared insights on their collaborative approach to tackling industry challenges, implementing technological advancements, and meeting customer needs across international markets.

At the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, Matthew Driver, executive vice president, head of services at Mastercard Asia Pacific, highlighted that as account-to-account payments expand, fraud—especially authorised push payment—is rising globally. Although he has seen fraud levels increase with digital growth, new security measures, such as secure card authentication enabled by tokens, biometrics, and passkeys are helping to reduce overall fraud rates. Driver emphasised that enhanced layered security protocols are essential to countering the broader opportunities for fraud in a connected digital landscape.

Rehan Ahmed, CEO of Marketnode, shares insights into Euroclear’s strategic investment, MAS’s support for asset tokenisation, and how Marketnode’s partnerships are advancing cross-border digital asset capabilities.

Ronak Daya, head of product at Paxos, explained how its latest stablecoin, the Global Dollar, and the Global Dollar Network aim to drive institutional adoption by aligning incentives, enabling interoperability and building trust through compliance and transparency.