SFF FinTech Excellence Awards
About Singapore FinTech Festival FinTech Excellence Awards
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) invite nominations for the prestigious 2024 SFF FinTech Excellence Awards. Supported by PwC Singapore, these awards mark their ninth year, celebrating outstanding achievements in FinTech innovation.
This year, the Awards feature 6 distinct categories designed to spotlight groundbreaking initiatives that harness new technologies to revolutionise industry practices and enhance financial services delivery. Emphasising tangible outcomes, including a new thematic category, the Awards aim to recognise corporate entities and individuals who drive growth, foster financial inclusion, and pioneer transformative solutions.
For more information, refer to the FAQs below or contact sg_pwc_fintech@pwc.com
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Benefits
- $20,000 cash stipend for finalists
- Mentorship by industry experts
- Opportunity to present solutions to a panel of judges and global audience at Demo Day at the Singapore FinTech Festival
Corporate Awards
Emerging FinTech Award
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated within the past three years with a FinTech solution implemented/deployed in any part of the world.
- The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.
- The FinTech company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.
Prize
1st Place: S$50,000
Financial Inclusivity Award
Eligibility Criteria
- The FinTech company must have implemented/deployed a solution with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and improving access to financial services (e.g. microinsurance, peer-to-peer lending).
- The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.
- The FinTech company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.
Prize
1st Place: S$50,000
Regulatory Leader Award
Eligibility Criteria
- The FinTech company must have implemented/deployed an innovative solution to support regulatory compliance and governance.
- The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.
- The FinTech company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.
Prize
1st Place: S$50,000
Sustainable Innovator Award
Eligibility Criteria
- The FinTech company must have implemented/deployed an ESG solution adopted by corporates.
- The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.
- The FinTech company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.
Prize
1st Place: S$50,000
Thematic – AI, Quantum Champion
Eligibility Criteria
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AI, Quantum solution deployed or implemented by corporates.
Prize
1st Place: S$50,000
Individual Awards
FinTech Mentor Award
Eligibility Criteria
- Recognition of mentors in Singapore FinTech ecosystem.
- The mentor can be nominated by an individual from the same company or from a different company.
Prize
3 Winners, each award: S$5,000
FAQ
- How do I register and submit my proposal?
- You may register and submit your proposal here.
- You may register and submit your proposal here.
- Who can apply for the FinTech Excellence Awards?
- All FinTech companies, Financial Institutions and Technology companies, whose initiatives have contributed significantly to the FinTech ecosystem, are welcomed to apply for the FinTech Excellence Awards.
- All FinTech companies, Financial Institutions and Technology companies, whose initiatives have contributed significantly to the FinTech ecosystem, are welcomed to apply for the FinTech Excellence Awards.
- Do I need to specify which category I am applying for in the registration?
- Yes, there is a mandatory question in the registration form to indicate which category you're applying for.
- Yes, there is a mandatory question in the registration form to indicate which category you're applying for.
- Can there be more than 1 entity applying with the same solution?
- Yes, the organisers recognise that some solutions are a product of cooperation within the community. All organisations involved are welcome to apply.
- Yes, the organisers recognise that some solutions are a product of cooperation within the community. All organisations involved are welcome to apply.
- Can a company submit more than 1 application?
- Each company can only submit 1 application. If they have more than 1 solution, they have to submit their best solution.
- Each company can only submit 1 application. If they have more than 1 solution, they have to submit their best solution.
- What are the key dates for SFF FinTech Excellence Awards that I need to remember?
- Registration commences on 8 July 2024 and participants can submit proposals up till 23 Aug 2024, 23:59.
- Judging period will be in September 2024 for all award categories.
- The winners will be announced on 7 November 2024. Finalists will be invited to the FinTech Award Ceremony where the winners will be announced.
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