Digital financial services are redefining the boundaries of finance, opening unprecedented opportunities for SMEs, households, and entire economies to participate in growth. Across regions, the pace of innovation is remarkable. The growth of mobile finance ecosystems, fintech acceleration and instant payment network, advances in open banking and digital identity, and refreshing approaches to inclusion and interoperability. Together, these experiences show that the future of finance is increasingly digital, interconnected, and inclusive.
Leadership today requires more than embracing innovation but also for shaping it responsibly. As digital systems expand across borders, policymakers face the challenge of ensuring that these gains are sustainable, affordable, and resilient to shocks, whether financial, technological, or geopolitical. The task ahead is to enable innovation that deepens trust, strengthens financial integrity, and truly reaches the last mile.
Policymakers are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, being in the unique position of being the architects of the next generation of financial systems have to enable systems that must blend efficiency with equity, and innovation with inclusion. By building robust digital public infrastructure, enabling safe data exchange, and fostering open yet accountable innovation, public sector leaders can help ensure that digital finance becomes a force for shared prosperity.
This dialogue will focus on how government leaders are reimagining inclusive finance for the digital era, drawing lessons from their diverse experiences, exploring how digital tools can strengthen SME resilience and household financial health, and identifying opportunities for collaboration that can accelerate inclusive growth across regions.
Impact Stage
Hall 3, Singapore Expo
