Singapore commits $170 million over three years to drive fintech innovation - The Economic Times
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has committed S$170 million over the next three years to launch the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation (FSTI) 4.0 initiative.
- The program focuses on accelerating the adoption of frontier technologies, including AI, while developing critical infrastructure and nurturing industry talent to maintain global competitiveness.
- This investment follows a strong growth period for the local sector, with fintech investments reaching S$2.9 billion last year across more than 1,800 firms employing nearly 10,000 people.
- MAS Chairman Gan Kim Yong emphasized that these measures are essential for Singapore to capture new growth opportunities and compete effectively against global financial hubs like Hong Kong.
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