The Spanish delegation, headed by the AEFI extension, is preparing for its participation in the tenth edition of Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF), which will be held on November 12, 13, and 14. This meeting is presented as a key platform for the national ecosystem, seeking promote the networkingTrade and the generation of new business opportunities globally will be key topics of discussion. Important representatives from the Spanish financial regulator will also be in attendance.
La international projection Spain and Madrid are fundamental pillars of this assistance. Madrid City Council It collaborates closely with AEFI to position the city as one of the great hubs financial and technological of the world. This joint effort seeks to highlight the Madrid's business fabricits potential to attract investment and its firm commitment to the financial innovationThis participation is expected to consolidate strategic alliances and position Spain as a global leader.
Initiatives for Competitiveness
Attendance at the forum coincides with a crucial moment for the Spanish capital. In this context, AEFI and the Madrid City Council have promoted the initiative. “Madrid International Global FinTech”, whose main purpose is to make Madrid a vital international connection point between Europe and Latin AmericaThis action is designed to attract talent, investment and technological projects, thus raising the city's competitiveness on the global stage.
In addition to local support, the Spanish presence will have the backing of ICEX - Spanish Institute for Foreign Tradewhich will facilitate the Spain Pavilion to the national companies that attend. Singapore is already a relevant market for Spanish companies, with more than 400 national executives with a presence in the Asian city.
The Singapore FinTech Festival will bring together more than 1,000 global leaders in finance, technology, and politics, as well as high-level ministers, central bank governors, and industry and technology leaders.
Global Leadership and Collaboration
The AEFI has played a decisive role in the transformation of the sector of financial innovation in Spain, promoting a cutting-edge regulatory framework and fostering the international expantion of companies FinTech. Added to this is the Global Fintech Alliance (GFA), chaired by Rodrigo Garcia de la CruzVice President of AEFI. Created in 2024 in Madrid, the GFA has managed to connect the main hubs from Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, establishing a common roadmap in areas such as financial inclusion and regulatory cooperation.
Rodrigo García de la Cruz, Vice President of AEFI and President of GFAHe explained the delegation's vision:In Singapore, we want to showcase Spain's strength and capacity to lead the digital transformation of the financial sector, thanks to the combined efforts of institutions, companies, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem itself. The collaboration between AEFI, the Global Fintech Alliance, and public bodies such as ICEX and the Madrid City Council is the best way to build a network that will open doors to other markets for Spanish companies and, likewise, highlight the strengths Spain offers to all those companies considering developing projects related to financial innovation in other markets.".
A High-Level World Event
El Singapore FinTech Festival It is confirmed as the most attended event in the sector, bringing together more than a thousand world leaders from finance, technology, and politics, including ministers, central bank governors, and senior executives. Its conferences and roundtables will address crucial topics such as the evolution of the Artificial Intelligence (AI), the tokenization and quantum computingwith the aim of fostering a more global financial system safe and efficientThe previous edition attracted more than 65.000 participants from 134 countries.
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