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Dan Brightmore

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5 May 2026

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Asia’s FinTech ecosystem reached new heights with breakthrough announcements and industry-defining moments that will reshape the region’s financial landscape

Money20/20, the world’s leading FinTech show and the place where money does business, concluded three days of industry‑shaping conversations. High‑impact networking, and packed stages were seen across three days from April 21–23 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Money20/20 Asia – 2026

This year’s show welcomed over 4,500 attendees, a 40% increase in its third year. With over 360 speakers delivering over 100 hours of content across four stages. A very busy Money Hall show floor brought together delegates, sponsors and exhibitors from 90 countries. Across the show floor, companies reported a surge in commercial activity, with hundreds of partnership meetings, product demos, and investor conversations driving tangible deal‑flow throughout the three days. 

“Money20/20 Asia is where Asia does business. The record attendance we’re seeing, combined with our relentless focus on quality – of audience, conversations, content, and experience – is translating into real partnerships and outcomes for the leaders shaping the future of financial services in the region. It’s why we are firmly established as Asia’s #1 quality FinTech show.” Danny Levy, Money20/20’s Executive Vice President & Managing Director for Money20/20 Asia and Middle East.

Headline Sessions

AI, cross‑border payments, digital banking, and the accelerating rise of digital assets, including stablecoins, tokenisation, and CBDCs shaped the headline sessions at Money20/20 Asia. Leaders from global banks, FinTechs, and regulators unpacked these themes across discussions on trust in banking, invisible finance, intelligent infrastructure, the future of digital banks, and ASEAN’s sustainability transition. 

“Our goal is not just to digitise finance, but to humanise it,” said Daranee Saeju, Assistant Governor, Bank of Thailand, reinforcing the event’s focus on people‑centred innovation and trusted digital ecosystems. 

These themes came to life across the agenda’s most talked about sessions. On Day 1, Technology, Trust and the Future of Banking in Asia brought together Scarlett Sieber of Money20/20 and Kattiya Indaravijaya of KASIKORNBANK to explore how modern infrastructure and AI‑driven intelligence are redefining trust and resilience in banking. “Uncertainty is a new normal. Banking will exist, but the way banks have to do the business will totally change,” said CEO Indaravijaya, Chief Executive Officer.

Day 2 spotlighted the rapid evolution of digital assets with The Rise of Blockchain and Stablecoin Payment Rails, featuring leaders from Uquid, Pantera Capital, VelaFi, and Trace Finance in a forward looking discussion on next‑generation cross‑border payment rails.

On Day 3, The New Paradigm of Cross‑Border Money Flows and International Expansion saw speakers from Money20/20, TenPay Global (Tencent), Fiserv, and Ant International unpack how Asia’s payment giants are building interoperable, multi‑rail systems to power global expansion. 

Three Days of Expert Inisghts

Along with KASIKORNBANK, the programme saw strong participation from leading global and regional banks, with senior executives from Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan, Citi, and DBS Bank present across the three days.

FXC Intelligence and Money20/20 presented new findings from The New Era of Asia’s Cross‑Border Payments, underscoring Asia’s rapid growth, rising interoperability, and the convergence of key technologies shaping cross‑border finance. The Press Lunch additionally marked the debut of Money20/20’s new book, The New Intersection of Money – Where TradFi and DeFi Converge, exploring how traditional and decentralised finance are now co‑creating the future of financial services. 

Money20/20 Asia spotlighted five rising startups Boost Capital, TrustPlus AI, Continuum, Eazy Digital, and zkMe, Money20/20’s Startup pitch winner during its Startup Media Panel. The show also hosted the Startup and Investor Park, where APAC startups met global investors and competed for a Golden Ticket to the 2026 Startupbootcamp Sustainability Singapore Accelerator. The program supports founders with pitching opportunities, investor access, and pathways to scale across Asia’s fast-growing fintech markets. 

Policy20 at Money20/20 Asia 2026 brought together more than 80 of Asia’s top policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to address the rise of sovereign intelligence in global finance. In a closed-door Governors’ and Chairs’ Roundtable, participants aligned on three priorities: embedding regional values into global standards, building harmonised but sovereignty‑respecting cross‑border rails, and advancing intelligence‑led governance through AI and real‑time data. 

After a highly successful third year in Bangkok, Money20/20 Asia has confirmed its return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center next year from 27-29 April 2027. 

Author

Dan Brightmore

Published

23 March 2026

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Money20/20, the world’s leading FinTech show, has announced 250 confirmed speakers from a total of 39 countries. They will take…

Money20/20, the world’s leading FinTech show, has announced 250 confirmed speakers from a total of 39 countries. They will take the stage at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok from April 21–23, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).  

From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity

This year’s theme is ‘From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity’. It will explore how the next wave of financial innovation can deliver real outcomes across the APAC region. From digital public infrastructure and embedded finance to AI‑powered services and inclusive financial design. Money20/20 Asia will examine how technology moves beyond capability to create genuine human impact. With a speaker lineup drawn from across Asia, the show will unpack the trends, breakthroughs, and strategies shaping the future of money.

Money20/20 Asia brings together speakers from over 40 global and regional banks. These include Standard Chartered, HSBC, Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, World Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tonik Bank, Maybank, J.P. Morgan, KASIKORNBANK, and Trust Bank Singapore to name a few. Experts from leading payment providers including Visa, Nium, Thunes, PPRO, Tazapay, Mastercard, Razorpay, Fiserv, Brankas, JusPay will discuss the evolution of payments across the region.

“Money20/20 Asia is a platform for ideas that shapes the industry and this year’s lineup of 250+ speakers reflect the extraordinary progress happening across APAC. From digital assets and payments to AI and financial inclusion, the conversations in Bangkok will define the future of money across the region and beyond. We’re excited to bring together the leaders who are not only observing change, but actively creating it.” Danny Levy, Executive Vice President & MD APAC & Middle East, Money20/20

Speakers Shaping the Future of Finance

The 2026 keynote roster highlights a group of standout leaders shaping the future of finance across Asia and beyond. Some of the keynote speakers include: Faizul Ariff Ali, Governor, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Pichet Durongkaveroj, Executive Director, Bangkok Bank, Peng Ooi Goh, Founder & Executive Chairman, Silverlake Group and Anna Liu, CEO, HashKey Tokenisation

“Thailand is emerging as a key financial innovation hub in Asia, and Money20/20 Asia provides a vital platform for us to connect with global leaders, building the future of finance. As digital transformation accelerates across the region, we see tremendous opportunity for collaboration, new business models, and technologies that will strengthen Thailand’s role in the regional financial network.” Pichet Durongkaveroj, Executive Director, Bangkok Bank

New for 2026 at Money20/20 Asia

New for this year at Money20/20 Asia is the Intersection Stage. Exploring the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), addressing how banks, fintechs, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global financial ecosystem. The stage brings together leaders from major financial institutions and well-known FinTech companies to discuss how innovation, regulation, and new financial infrastructure are transforming areas such as digital assets, trust and cybersecurity, and cross-border payments. Speakers include Siddharth Gupta of Bank of America, Sabih Behzad of Deutsche Bank, Fangfang Jiang of International Finance Corporation, Kenneth Chan of Webull, and Siva Kumar of Sumsub. They will share insights on regulatory innovation, digital asset adoption, developments in stablecoin, tokenisation and blockchain‑enabled settlement. Also how new payment rails are enabling faster and more efficient cross-border transactions.

The show includes the Startup & Investor Park, a dedicated space where leading fintech founders from Asia connect with global investors, enterprise partners, and decision-makers. 20 standout startups from across APAC have been selected, highlighting the Park’s commitment to quality, innovation, and real-world impact. Over three days, the Park will host founder-focused sessions, investor meetups, startup showcases, and pitch competitions to accelerate early-stage growth.  Startups will also compete for the Golden Ticket to the 2026 Startupbootcamp Sustainability Singapore Accelerator, which offers SGD 70,000 in non-dilutive prize money, access to the Investment Readiness Program, and expert coaching.

Money20/20 Asia will also feature FinTech unicorns and high‑growth innovators, including Revolut, Bolttech, Fireblocks, Circle, Bitkub, AppWorks, and Incognia, alongside technology leaders such as Meta, Finastra, FIS, and Publicis Sapient.

“The digital asset landscape across Asia is evolving at remarkable speed, and platforms like Money20/20 Asia play a vital role in bringing together innovators, regulators, and ecosystem builders to shape that future. As the region’s leading blockchain and digital asset company, Bitkub is proud to be part of the global conversation on how tokenisation, digital identity, and next-generation financial infrastructure can unlock new economic opportunities and drive inclusive growth for millions across the region.” Jirayut (Topp) Srupsrisopa, Founder & Group CEO, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings

In addition to the Intersection Stage Money20/20 Asia 2026 will feature three more stages. Each delivering a distinct lens on the future of money:

  • Radiant Stage: headline keynotes and industry‑defining conversations
  • Inner Forum Stage: deep‑dive discussions on payments, banking, digital assets, AI, and regulation
  • Startup Stage: spotlighting emerging founders and early‑stage innovation

Program Highlights from the Agenda

The 2026 agenda highlights the show’s core themes of digital assets, cross-border payments, AI, and regulation. And includes several high-impact sessions:

  • Day 1: The Future of Tokenised Markets in Asia, featuring HashKey Tokenisation, Fireblocks, Circle
  • Day 1: Real‑Time Cross‑Border Payments: The Next Leap Forward, with Nium, Thunes, Tazapay, Airwallex
  • Day 2: AI‑Driven Financial Inclusion Across APAC, with Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tonik Bank, Trust Bank Singapore
  • Day 2: The Creator Economy Meets Finance at the Intersection Stage, featuring Meta, Publicis Sapient, and leading digital creators
  • Day 3: Regulation for the Next Decade with regulators from Bank of Thailand, MAS, BSP, OJK Indonesia, Bangladesh Bank, Labuan FSA, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand

About Money20/20

Launched by industry insiders in 2012, Money20/20 has rapidly become the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem. Over the last decade, the most innovative, fast‑moving ideas and companies have driven their growth on our platform. Mastercard, Airwallex, J.P. Morgan, SHIELD, GCash, Stripe, Google, Visa, Adyen, and more make transformational deals and raise their global profile with us. Money20/20 attracts leaders from the world’s greatest banks, payments companies, VC firms, regulators, and media platforms — convening to cut industry‑shaping deals, build world‑changing partnerships, and unlock future‑defining opportunities in Las Vegas (October 18–21, 2026), Amsterdam (June 2–4, 2026), Riyadh (September 14–16, 2026), and Bangkok (April 21–23, 2026). Money20/20 is where the world’s FinTech leaders convene to grow their brands. It is part of Informa PLC. Follow Money20/20 on X and LinkedIn for show developments and updates.

Learn more at Money20/20.com

Author

Dan Brightmore

Published

2 February 2026

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3Mins

From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity

From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity

Money20/20, the world’s leading FinTech show, and the place where money does business, has revealed the agenda for Money20/20 Asia. Set for April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Asia’s most influential FinTech event will bring together thousands of leaders, innovators, regulators, and investors. From across the region and around the world delegates will explore how financial technology can deliver real human impact – not just technical innovation.

From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity

Under the theme “From Infrastructure to Impact – Where Technology Meets Humanity,” the agenda reflects the industry’s evolution from celebrating capability to driving measurable outcomes that matter to people and communities. The program will spotlight key priorities. These include intelligent infrastructure for inclusive systems, SME empowerment, hyper-local ecosystem orchestration across diverse markets, last-mile solutions for underserved users, and the convergence of traditional and decentralised finance.

The keynote roster features top voices shaping the future of finance across Asia and beyond. Including Peng Ooi Goh, Founder & Executive Chairman of Silverlake Group; Sridhar Narayanan, Distinguished Engineer & CTO, IBM Payments Center; Kelvin Tan, CEO of audax Singapore; Fozia Amanulla, CEO of Boost Bank Malaysia; Rob Schimek, Group CEO of Bolttech; Anu Phanse, Chief Compliance Officer at Coinbase Singapore; Raymond Ng, CEO for Singapore & SEA at Revolut; and Rahul Advani, Global Co-Head of Policy at Ripple – along with an expanding roster of sector leaders across banking, FinTech, and technology.

A Defining Moment for the FinTech Industry

“Money20/20 Asia 2026 is a defining moment for our industry,” says Danny Levy, EVP & MD, APAC & Middle East. “This year’s agenda has been designed not just to showcase what technology can do, but to deepen conversations about what technology should do. Solve real challenges, unlock economic potential for small businesses, and ensure inclusive access for communities across Asia. We’re thrilled to bring together a lineup of visionary leaders who share that commitment.”

“Tokenisation is quickly moving from concept to real‑world use across Asia. Industries today are leveraging cutting edge technology to unlock liquidity and value through secure, compliant frameworks. HashKey is building the foundational infrastructure that makes it possible, and I’m looking forward to joining Money20/20 Asia to drive this shift from experimentation to real impact.”

Anna Liu, Chief Executive Officer of HashKey Tokenisation

Across three days of keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions, attendees will explore the critical trends shaping the future of money. From payments, banking, and digital assets to AI, regulatory innovation, and human-centred design. All with a focus on turning ideas into impact.

Money20/20 Asia’s agenda can be viewed here

About Money20/20

Launched by industry insiders in 2012, Money20/20 has rapidly become the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem. Over the last decade, the most innovative, fast-moving ideas and companies have driven their growth on our platform. Mastercard, Airwallex, J.P. Morgan, SHIELD, GCash, Stripe, Google, VISA, Adyen, and more make transformational deals and raise their global profile with us. Money20/20 attracts leaders from the world’s greatest banks, payments companies, VC firms, regulators, and media platforms: convening to cut industry-shaping deals, build world-changing partnerships, and unlock future-defining opportunities in Las Vegas (October 18-21, 2026), Amsterdam (June 2-4, 2026), Riyadh (September 14-16, 2026), and Bangkok (April 21-23, 2026). Money20/20 is where the world’s fintech leaders convene to grow their brands.

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