910. Insights: Is Singapore the best place in the world to start a fintech?

On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights host David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests to talk about the current state of fintech in Singapore. Singapore’s reputation as a global fintech hub has grown exponentially over the past few years and we’ve noticed a big uptick in the amount of listeners based there too.  That’s why on this episode of Fintech Insider, we want to check in on what the most exciting developments happening in the Singaporean fintech industry are, and discuss what the future might hold for businesses and entrepreneurs working to build the next generation of financial services in the region. This week's guests: Anupam Pahuja - Executive Vice President and General Manager for APAC, Middle East and Africa at Nium  Joel Leong - Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Aspire  Shadab Taiyabi - President of the Singapore Fintech Association  -- Join our new WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf -- Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.  Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices