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Sopnendu Mohanty
Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
Sopnendu Mohanty is the Co-founder and Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a global advisory and investment firm. At GFTN, he leads innovative strategies that drive development and transformation in the financial sector through four operating arms: Forums, Advisory, Platform, and Capital.
He served at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as its first Chief Fintech Officer for nearly a decade, establishing Singapore on the global map as a leading center for innovation in the financial sector and a dynamic hub for fintech development. He continues to advise MAS on technology and innovation.
He currently serves on several boards, including the board of A*STAR, Singapore’s leading public sector agency dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation. Before his leadership role in the public sector, he spent nearly two decades at Citigroup. He is credited with developing many public goods, including the notable PayNow, Singapore’s digital public infrastructure for payments. He conceptualized the globally well-known Singapore Fintech Festival and its global network of forums; today, the GFTN forum is the world’s largest convenor of tech, policymakers, and the financial sector community. Mr. Mohanty has co-authored several patented works in digital finance and received numerous industry accolades. He advises governments and various institutions on policies and implementation strategies for innovation, infrastructure, and ecosystem development in the financial sector.
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5:30–8:30午後火 24 2月OthersExternal LocationInvite-Only
Others
GFTN Forum Japan VIP Reception [By Invitation-only or Executive Pass] | GFTN Forum Japan VIPディナー［招待制］
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Kazuchika IwataState MinisterFinancial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)
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Toshiyuki MiyoshiVice Minister for International AffairsFinancial Services Agency(FSA), Government of Japan
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Ryosuke HayashiExecutive Director (Overseas Business), Head of Office for International Business DivisionSBI Holdings
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Sopnendu MohantyGroup Chief Executive OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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Takeshi KitoCo-founder & Chief Executive Officer, GFTN JapanGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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Pieter FrankenCo-founder & Director, GFTN JapanGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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Kyoko AltmanChair of the Board of DirectorsInfluenceMapModerator
About this session
Gather with the architects of the global financial ecosystem for an exclusive evening of high-level dialogue and connection. This invite-only dinner deepens strategic ties between Japan’s financial leadership and the international FinTech community through candid, private conversations that go beyond the forum stage. It is a premier opportunity to solidify partnerships and celebrate the spirit of cross-border collaboration that defines the Japan–Global corridor.
グローバルな金融エコシステムの中核を担う人々が集い、深い対話を通じて新たなつながりを築く招待制の特別なディナーです。本イベントは、日本の金融リーダーと国際的なフィンテック関係者がフォーラムの壇上を離れ、少人数での率直な対話を通じて、より踏み込んだ意見交換をしていただける場となっています。「Japan–Global Corridor」を象徴する国境を越えた協働の精神を分かち合い、日本と世界を結ぶ戦略的な関係をさらに強固なものへと発展させる貴重な機会です。 -
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11:45午前–12:30午後金 27 2月Founders DayMain Stage, Bellesalle B2OpenModerator
Securing the Future
Money East to West – Mapping Capital Flows Between Asia and Japan | 東から西へ──アジアと日本を横断する資本の潮流
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David KatzVice President for Strategy & Public Policy, Asia PacificCircle
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Inderbir Singh DhingraChief Investment Officer, IFC AMC & Head, Global Infrastructure Fund & Principal, Emerging Asia FundInternational Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Masashi NamatameSenior Managing Executive Officer & Group Chief Digital OfficerTokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
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Nobuya KawasakiManaging Executive Officer & Chief Executive for Asia PacificMUFG Bank, Ltd.
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Sandeep MalhotraExecutive Vice President, Core Payments, Asia PacificMastercard
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Vishnu R. DusadCo-founder & Managing DirectorNucleus Software Exports Limited
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Sopnendu MohantyGroup Chief Executive OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Moderator
About this session
Capital movement between Japan and the rest of Asia is entering a transformative era, shifting from infrastructure financing toward technology-driven financial integration and direct startup investment. As regional markets digitize, new mechanisms are emerging to enhance the speed, transparency, and efficiency of cross-border value transfer. This dialogue explores how advancements in digital payment networks, financial infrastructure, and capital market innovation are enabling a more agile flow of funds across Asia and Japan. For founders, this session reveals how to position your company to attract institutional capital and leverage regional liquidity. For investors, it provides a roadmap for deploying capital more seamlessly across borders. The discussion examines the convergence of policy frameworks, liquidity management tools, and regional partnerships that make large-scale capital deployment more strategically aligned with sustainable growth and founder success.
日本とアジア各国の間を行き交う資本の流れは、いま大きな転換期を迎えています。従来のインフラを中心とした投資から、テクノロジー主導の金融統合やスタートアップへの直接投資へと重心が移りつつあるのです。地域経済のデジタル化が進むなか、越境での資金移転の速さや透明性、効率を高める新たな仕組みも生まれています。 -
