Written by Tariq Jamal | Tech Journalist at HD Flash News
Email: reportertariqjamal@gmail.com | LinkedIn: Tariq Jamal
Official Website: HD Flash News
Money20/20 Asia 2025 held from April 22 to 24 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, stood as a premier event in the global fintech calendar. With over 4,000 attendees from 85+ countries, the event brought together influential policymakers, industry pioneers, and innovative thinkers to redefine the landscape of financial services across Asia and beyond.
Event Highlights
- Dates: April 22–24, 2025
- Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok, Thailand
- Participants: Over 4,000 attendees representing 85+ countries
- Speakers: 250+ distinguished speakers, with 69% holding C-suite positions, from 33 countries including 21 Asia-Pacific markets.
The conference operated under the theme “Empowering Humanity Through Collaboration: Pioneering Secure Frictionless and Sustainable Fintech Innovation in Asia” inspiring meaningful conversations and partnerships across the financial sector.
Key Content Pillars
Money20/20 Asia 2025 focused on five critical pillars:
- Collaboration vs. Competition: Breaking down silos to foster collective innovation.
- Trust in Finance: Emphasizing cybersecurity, ethical practices, and transparency.
- Frictionless Financial Experiences: Designing seamless yet controlled transaction experiences.
- Sustainable and Inclusive Finance: Empowering marginalized communities and promoting environmental responsibility.
- AI and Human-Centered Innovation: Ensuring artificial intelligence serves human interests in finance.
Renowned Speakers
The speaker lineup was a testament to the event’s prestige, featuring:
- Lucy Liu Co-founder & President, Airwallex
- Martha Sazon President & CEO GCash (Mynt)
- Hans Patuwo COO GoTo Group
- Daniel Yun Founder & CEO, KakaoBank
- Sayaka Eda CFO, Mercari
- Chan Cheong Siew, Group Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Maybank
- George Chou, Chief Fintech Officer, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
- Roong Mallikamas, Deputy Governor, Bank of Thailand
Leading Industry Participation
Top-tier institutions and companies showed strong engagement including:
- Banks: J.P. Morgan, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Maybank, Kasikorn Bank, National Australia Bank, Ambank Group.
- Fintech & Payments Giants: Mastercard VISA TransferMate Block Worldpay SeaMoney Terrapay Airwallex Wise GCash Nium LianLian Global.
Specialized Programs and Summit
Cybersecurity Summit (Day 2) highlighted strategies for:
- Securing cross-border transactions
- Safeguarding DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystems
- Risk management and regulatory compliance
Other Key Initiatives:
- Startups’ Hangout: Provided emerging fintechs an avenue to connect with investors and potential partners.
- RiseUp Asia: A unique program supporting women’s leadership and career growth within the fintech industry.
Dynamic Event Stages
The conference content was distributed across four vibrant stages:
- The Exchange Stage
- The MoneyPot
- The Unfiltered Stage
- The HumanA.I.ty Stage (featuring “Aiana,” the AI-powered fintech host)
Upcoming Money20/20 Events
Money20/20 continues to expand globally with several major events scheduled:
- Money20/20 Europe 2025:
Dates: June 3–5, 2025
Location: RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands - Money20/20 USA 2025:
Dates: October 26–29, 2025
Location: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, USA
Each event promises unparalleled networking opportunities, thought leadership discussions, and a vision into the future of financial services innovation.
For official updates and more information, visit the Money20/20 Official Website: https://www.money2020.com/
Conclusion
Money20/20 Asia 2025 set a new benchmark for collaboration, inclusion, and technological advancement within the fintech ecosystem. As innovation accelerates globally, the event underscored Asia’s growing role at the center of financial transformation — delivering both impact and inspiration for years to come.
Written by Tariq Jamal Tech Journalist at HD Flash News.
Email: reportertariqjamal@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Tariq Jamal
Official Website: https://hdflashnews.com/
Money20/20 Official Website: https://www.money2020.com/
