Singapore MAS to Invest $110 Million Over 3 Years to the Ongoing Financial Sector Technology & Innovation Scheme, New Grants for Corporate Venture Entities, FinTech Solutions for Trial & Commercialisation & ESG Fintech Solutions
11th August 2023 | Hong Kong
Singapore central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced to invest $110 million (S$150 million) over 3 years to the ongoing Financial Sector Technology & Innovation Scheme (FSTI 3.0), with new grants for corporate venture entities, fintech solutions for trial & commercialisation and ESG fintech solutions (Environmental, Social & Governance). Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS: “Since 2015, the Financial Sector Development Fund (FSDF) has awarded $340 million as part of the FSTI programme to drive the adoption of technology and innovation in the financial sector. Transformative technology projects that MAS has piloted with the industry include SGFinDex, Project Orchid’s Purpose Bound Money, Project Veritas’ Responsible AI, green and sustainable finance through Project Greenprint, as well as large payment initiatives such as the cross-border payment linkage with Thailand. Notably, FSTI 1.0 and 2.0 helped strengthen the digital capabilities of financial institutions which served them and their customers through the COVID pandemic. With FSTI 3.0, we look forward to continued collaboration with the industry to advance purposeful financial innovation.” See below for Singapore MAS announcement:
“ Singapore MAS to Invest $110 Million Over 3 Years to the Ongoing Financial Sector Technology & Innovation Scheme, New Grants for Corporate Venture Entities, FinTech Solutions for Trial & Commercialisation & ESG Fintech Solutions “
Singapore MAS to Invest $110 Million Over 3 Years to the Ongoing Financial Sector Technology & Innovation Scheme
- MAS Commits Up To S$150 million for Technology and Innovation in Financial Sector
7th August 2023 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it will commit up to S$150 million over three years under the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI 3.0) [1] . FSTI 3.0 seeks to accelerate and strengthen innovation by supporting projects that involve the use of cutting-edge technologies or with a regional nexus, while doubling down on MAS’ commitment to promote a vibrant technology ecosystem for the financial sector.
FSTI 3.0 will comprise the following new tracks:
- Enhanced Centre of Excellence track – Formerly known as the Innovation Labs track, the scope of grant funding will be expanded to include corporate venture capital (CVC) entities, at funding support of up to 50% of qualifying expenses, capped at S$2 million per project [2] . Given the importance of CVCs in identifying and nurturing the next generation of start-ups, the funding will enable CVCs to offer strong mentorship and support to help start-ups scale and develop resilient and viable business models.
- Innovation Acceleration track – MAS recognises the importance of partnering with the industry to support innovative FinTech solutions arising from emerging technologies such as Web 3.0. MAS will conduct open calls for the use of innovative technologies in industry use cases. Grant funding will be provided to support actual trial and commercialisation.
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) FinTech track – To spur adoption of ESG fintech solutions, this track aims to support the development and deployment of projects that address ESG data, reporting, and analytics needs of the financial sector, at funding support of up to 50% of qualifying expenses, capped at S$500,000 per project.
FSTI 3.0 will continue to support advanced capability development and adoption in key areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA), and Regulation Technology (RegTech). Specifically, MAS will focus on promoting AIDA adoption in smaller financial firms and supporting the needs of less digitally mature firms looking to acquire RegTech solutions. Across tracks, applicants will also be required to devote resources to talent development, in order to strengthen the Singaporean FinTech talent pool.
Notes
[1] FSTI 3.0 was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, and Chairman of MAS, Mr Lawrence Wong, at the Singapore FinTech Festival in 2022. [2] These are manpower expenses as well as rental expenses. [3] The FSDF is established under the MAS Act to promote Singapore as a financial centre. The FSDF provides funding to support: skills development and upgrading; research and development programmes; and industry projects and infrastructure, for the Singapore financial services sector. [4] The Singapore Financial Data Exchange (SGFinDex) is the world’s first public digital infrastructure to use a national digital identity and centrally managed online consent system. It enables individuals access to their financial information held across different government agencies and financial institutions.Sign Up / Register
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