Singapore Fintech Festival 2025: Key Insights from NZTE

Gateway to Asia: Preparing NZ Fintechs for the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025

Join us for a pre-departure webinar designed to equip New Zealand fintech companies with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2025. Learn from market experts and discover how to make the most of your time in Singapore.

What to expect

• Market Briefing: Key trends and opportunities in Singapore’s fintech landscape
• Regulatory Updates: Latest developments in Singapore’s fintech regulations and compliance landscape
• Festival Insights: What to expect at SFF 2025, including networking tips and must-attend sessions
• Practical Advice: Cultural nuances and business etiquette
• Q&A Session: Get your questions answered by experts

Featured speakers

• Erika Sirimanne, Head of Business Development (Tech) at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Singapore
• New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Beachhead Advisors
  • Adrian Ang, Partner at Allen & Gledhill in the Financial Services Department and Co-Head of both the Firm’s FinTech Practice as well as its ESG & Public Policy Practice. His practice encompasses advising clients on regulatory matters affecting the financial services industry. Prior to joining Allen & Gledhill in 2011, Adrian was with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and was in legal practice in London and Singapore with a leading international law firm for several years.
  • Andrew Springgay leads Mastercard’s Asia Pacific government engagement on cybercrime and identity. He joined Mastercard in 2018 and has held leadership roles in both New Zealand and Singapore across core payments and value added services. Prior to Mastercard, Andrew was a corporate banker and, in a prior life, a professional rugby player. He is an Accredited Director with the Singapore Institute of Directors and holds the Chartered Banker designation.

Why attend?

• Build Confidence: Understand the local market and how to position your fintech solution
• Connect Early: Start building relationships before you land in Singapore
• Maximise ROI: Learn how to turn your SFF participation into real business outcomes

Step into Singapore with confidence. Whether you’re exploring partnerships or expanding your footprint, this webinar will help you navigate Singapore’s fintech ecosystem and make the most of your SFF experience.