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      Pay It Forward

      At the heart of SFF is a powerful, interconnected community. "Pay It Forward" nurtures the next generation of FinTech leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration.

      • 18–20 November 2026, 1–5pm
      • PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
      How to take part Meet the mentors
      Pay It Forward mentoring at SFF

      2026 Pay It Forward Tracks

      • Software Engineering & Building

      • AI & Data

      • Product & Project Management

      • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

      • Marketing, Content & Community

      • Business, Finance & Strategy

      • Entrepreneurship & Startups

      • Public Policy, Government & Social Impact

      • To be announced

      Mentor or Mentee

      • A mentor and a mentee in conversation at SFF

        Applications are now open

        Mentor

        How it works

        1. Register – Register your interest via the form by 12 Oct 2026. You'll be notified of the outcome by 16 October, and successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
        2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 3).
        3. Meet Mentees – Approve requests in the app; meetings will be scheduled automatically with table assignments.

        Why join

        • Shape the Future
        • Expand Your Influence
        • Lead the Conversation
      • A mentee meeting a mentor at the PIF Lounge

        Mentee

        How it works

        1. Register – Register within the app. Please ensure you have already registered for a SFF pass.
        2. Request Meetings – Submit requests directly through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with the mentee's goals.
        3. Connect & Learn – Meetings are auto-scheduled with table assignments at the PIF Lounge.

        Why join

        • Access Leaders
        • Turn Insights into Action
        • Grow Your Network

      2026 Mentors

      All mentors
      Ms Nynke Postma

      Ms Nynke Postma

      Head of Business Development Asia & Middle-East

      Encompass Corporation

      Track Business, Finance & Strategy

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      Nynke Postma is Head of Business Development for Asia and the Middle East at Encompass Corporation, a RegTech company specializing in (AI enabled) KYC automation. She is the founder and former CEO of Blacksmith, a KYC venture built at ING's Innovation Labs in Singapore, acquired by Encompass in 2024.

      With more than two decades in financial services — spanning retail banking, digital transformation, fraud prevention, product management and software delivery leadership at ING, plus successfully founding and scaling her own RegTech venture — Nynke brings both a founder's and an operator's perspective on compliance technology, risk, and how AI and data are reshaping the future of financial crime compliance.

      Beyond her core expertise, Nynke is passionate about discussing (female) leadership, how AI will transform the future workforce, and mentoring young talent as they build their own careers.

      Nynke holds a degree in Business Administration and is based in Singapore.