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As asset tokenisation gains prevalence across various blockchain networks, the need for interoperability has become more pressing—and platforms like the Axelar Network enable this in just one click through its hub-and-spoke model. But what if this model could also be applied to establish 'one-click' standards?💡 Jason Rozovsky, Head of Legal at Interop Labs, explores this in our newest FutureMatters report—released in connection with last week’s Point Zero Forum. ➡️ Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eYyJkRCu 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧: https://lnkd.in/eKpgaz-R Navin Suri | Sopnendu Mohanty / 漠汉帝 / 模範帝 / सोपनेंदु / ସୋପ୍ନେନ୍ଦୁ | James Boey| Pat Patel | Ming En Liew | #FutureMatters

We’re excited to announce the 2nd edition of the annual Inclusive FinTech Forum! 📍Kigali, Rwanda 📅 26 & 27 Aug, 2024 This year’s Forum runs on the theme, 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and aims to harness fintech’s potential in promoting economic inclusion and driving sustainable development. Elevandi is proud to collaborate with Kigali International Financial Centre and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) for #IFF2024. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/g4G6qu9g Rafat Kapadia | Matthias Kröner | James Boey | Matteo Rizzi | Francesca Aliverti

The key to unlocking a new era of effective aid delivery could lie in blockchain technology. Enhanced transparency, traceability, and accountability can revolutionise aid efforts, but how can we leverage these blockchain benefits to create real-world solutions? The #PZF2024 stage explored this transformative power with Candace Kelly (Stellar Development Foundation) in a precursor to a bigger conversation at the Inclusive FinTech Forum, an upcoming programme organised by Elevandi, Kigali International Financial Centre and the National Bank of Rwanda. Watch this space for more insights from industry leaders at #PZF2024 as the conversation continues. Carmen Hett (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency) | Frederik Gregaard (Cardano) | Gabriel R. Bizama (University of Bern) | Matthias Kröner (Elevandi)

How can multinational corporations navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape in 2024? Consider these factors: 🟢 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: More than 4 billion people have the right to vote, indicating a significant global democratic engagement. 🔴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀: Two ongoing regional conflicts are causing security concerns and disrupting supply chains, with no immediate solutions visible. 🔴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀: There is an increase in trade barriers between Eastern and Western nations. In line with Elevandi’s commitment to developing innovation ecosystems, a #PZF2024 roundtable discussion yesterday titled 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 explored navigating macro-geopolitical dynamics. Specifically, leaders in finance discussed the crucial role of technology in shaping the “new normal”, built on: - The end of Europe's policy influence - Adapting to an era of economic insecurity - Preparing for continuous crises Find out more about geopolitical risk frameworks for financial services in this FutureMatters report by Alex Zerden (Capitol Peak Strategies LLC) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gqkV_tyr Kwame Oppong (Bank of Ghana) | Angel Serna (Agenzia Hub -Zurich Insurance Group) | Diego Zuluaga (Goldman Sachs) | Karmela Sophia Holtgreve (Deutsche Bundesbank) | Laura Deal Lacey (Milken Institute) | Michael von Liechtenstein (INDUSTRIE- UND FINANZKONTOR ETS.) | Nicolas Veron (Peterson Institute for International Economics) | Santa Purgaile (Latvijas Banka) | Dea Markova (Forefront Advisers) | Gergely Polner (Forefront Advisers) | Point Zero Forum

Africa's booming tech-savvy population, rising smartphone use, and large unbanked sector create a golden opportunity for digital assets to revolutionise the continent's economy. These were discussed at a #PZF2024 fireside conversation with John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda and Sopnendu Mohanty / 漠汉帝 / 模範帝 / सोपनेंदु / ସୋପ୍ନେନ୍ଦୁ, Chief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Chair of the Board of Directors, Elevandi—as they explored improving financial inclusion in Africa. The Point Zero Forum conversation continues this August at the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Watch this space to see how this conversation grows!

”𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.” Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser to the National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, delivered his plenary address at Point Zero Forum yesterday—and highlighted three technologies that have the best prospects for transforming finance: ➡️ Asset tokenisation ➡️ Artificial intelligence ➡️ Quantum computing He also emphasised the need to regulate AI—and noted that the EU has distinguished itself as a global leader in AI regulation, through its EU Artificial Intelligence Act that was passed by the European Parliament in March 2024. At Elevandi, our true pride is in being able to facilitate conversations on core topics such as these, so we can shine a light on pivotal exchanges that will colour the direction of the FinTech future. What’s your take on the need for robust AI regulatory frameworks? #PZF2024 Read Ravi's full speech: https://lnkd.in/gfE2RDAz Intelligence-Quantum Computing?hsLang=en

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: BIS Innovation Hub has announced that the blueprint for instant and cheap cross-border money transfers between Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines has been completed. The innovative blueprint is part of BIS’ Project Nexus, which aims to enhance cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS) globally. BIS Innovation Hub is a proud partner of Elevandi, and the initiative this falls in line with our aim of improving financial inclusion globally. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d8wXQkeD Further these conversations at Point Zero Forum, happening now in Zurich—including a Nexus roundtable built around the initiative that’s titled 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀. It’s not too late to join the conversation in person. Tickets are available at the registration counter, L2, The Circle Convention Centre, Zurich.

Ready to dive deep into the essentials of quantum computing? At #PZF2024 today, Sopnendu Mohanty / 漠汉帝 / 模範帝 / सोपनेंदु / ସୋପ୍ନେନ୍ଦୁ (Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)) unpacked what quantum computing is and what it means to the financial services sector—along with Alessandro Curioni  (IBM), Philip Intallura Ph.D (HSBC) and Kelly Richdale (SandboxAQ). Here’s what the session covered: - The convergence of AI and quantum computing, and its impact across different industries - Discovering how to build world-class quantum programmes with an expert-led roadmap - Understanding the power of human agency in a world increasingly coloured by AI and quantum computing As a whole, Point Zero Forum bridges gaps in the the world of FinTech to make tomorrow’s tech a language everyone can speak, through groundbreaking conversations like these. In turn, one of Elevandi’s missions is to improve financial inclusion globally through our signature programmes—including the Forum. Watch this space for more. https://lnkd.in/gkhST5xY It’s not too late to join the conversation in person. Tickets are available at the registration counter, L2, The Circle Convention Centre, Zurich.

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Elevandi is proud to be a content collaborator for the upcoming Global SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) in São Paulo, Brazil. The conference will bring together executives from leading financial institutions, fintechs, development banks, and other SME experts for discussions around AI’s transformative role in accelerating digital and sustainable trends in SME finance. ➡️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dqFzPwEg #GSMEFF24 #Brazil #SaoPaulo #SMEfinance #innovation #GlobalImpact #AI Nicola Fleming | James Boey | Pat Patel | Sopnendu Mohanty / 漠汉帝 / 模範帝 / सोपनेंदु / ସୋପ୍ନେନ୍ଦୁ | Singapore FinTech Festival | Inclusive FinTech Forum | Japan FinTech Festival | 3i Africa Summit IFC - International Finance Corporation | Ministério do Empreendedorismo, da ME e da EPP | G20 Brasil 2024 | BNDES | Inter-American Development Bank | IDB Lab | IDB Invest | IFC Financial Institutions | Qamar Saleem