The global financial system is entering a period of profound change. Stablecoins, tokenised deposits and distributed ledger technologies are becoming parts of the mainstream financial infrastructure. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is reshaping financial operations and accelerating the shift towards more intelligent and automated payment ecosystems. At the same time, geopolitical fragmentation, shifting trade relationships and diverging regulatory approaches are redefining how money moves across borders.

And these developments extend well beyond payments. Settlement models are also evolving, new payment rails are emerging and currency dynamics are shifting — requiring businesses to rethink liquidity, cross-border operations and financial resilience. As a result, questions around trust, interoperability, financial sovereignty and the future role of traditional banking are becoming increasingly important. These shifts are particularly relevant in Asia-Pacific, where rapid innovation in digital assets, cross-border payments and financial infrastructure is helping shape the next generation of global finance. 

For financial leaders, the challenge is no longer simply keeping pace with change, but understanding what a more digital, programmable and interconnected financial system means for their organisations.

Join the Financial Times, in partnership with DBS, as policymakers, technology leaders, payment experts and finance executives examine the forces that are reshaping money and global finance. The discussion will explore the opportunities, risks and strategic considerations associated with emerging forms of money and payment infrastructure, and their implications for business, finance and cross-border commerce. 

Who you will meet 

• C-suites executives and senior decision makers
• CFOs, Heads of finance and treasury, and finanical controllers
• Heads of Technology, payments and digital assets 

What you will experience                                                                     

• View from the top
• Panel discussion
• Report insights 
• Networking reception

Gain access to in-person sessions, and the networking reception, with opportunities to meet speakers and connect with peers. You will receive 30-day access to video on demand.

Access live talks and Q&A sessions, with 30-day access to video on demand. Connect and network with your peers through our online community.