Coffee Chat – NUS FinTech Lab

“Your Tomorrow Starts Here” – NUS Computing 2024

We are delighted to share the highlights from the vibrant “Your Tomorrow Starts Here” hosted by NUS Computing on May 11th, 2024. It was truly a day filled with inspiration and exploration, welcoming around 500+ participants in this session.

The day was packed with engaging sessions which included a tour to NUS FinTech Lab. During the tour to our lab, these students were warmly welcomed by our interns and our NUS Fintech Society key members who showcased the innovative projects and engagement opportunities for students to explore in the fintech space.

Key questions were addressed, such as developing and showcasing research projects to global audiences, connecting with industry leaders, participating in hackathons, and securing internships while studying full-time.

Through insightful presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and engaging project showcases, attendees gained a clear understanding of how they can actively shape their future by joining NUS Computing.

We’re also thrilled that the complimentary tumblers and notepads were a hit, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day!

A big thank you to everyone involved for making this event a milestone. We look forward to seeing the great achievements our future leaders will accomplish as they begin their journeys with us. Here’s to a future driven by innovation and collaboration!

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Project Demo with Ripple

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We were privileged to welcome Lauren Weymouth and Nasri N. from Ripple‘s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) to NUS FinTech Lab on April 16th. The visit commenced with a brief presentation by Prof. Jungpil Hahn, outlining our commitment to thought leadership, support for innovative research projects, and our role in shaping the fintech ecosystem through education.

Our lab’s interns, members of the NUS Fintech Society, and NUS Computing student researchers seized the opportunity to showcase some of their innovative research projects, demonstrating the innovative spirit and intellectual rigor of our vibrant community within the National University of Singapore.

Highlights included:
1. Fractionate – Property Asset Tokenization.
2. Beyond Border – Exploring Maximal Extractable Value and risks in cross-domain CEX-DEX arbitrage. (Research)
3. KataraFi – P2P cross-currency payments.
4. NUSwap – Educational Crypto Exchange platform.
5. Large Value Payment System Simulator for academic and Central Bank research
6. Verifin – Innovating blockchain transaction security with identity auto-validation.
7. And last but not least, research into more open and reproducible methods of applying Large Language Models (LLM) to finance.

The partnership between NUS FinTech Lab and Ripple is setting the stage for revolutionary advancements in FinTech.

A huge thank you to our dedicated students, the NUS Fintech Society, and the NUS FinTech Lab team for their outstanding contributions.

We are not just anticipating the future; we are actively crafting it and are exhilarated by the possibilities that await!

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Coffee chat session with Standard Chartered

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Delving into Fintech’s Future with SC Ventures: A Glimpse from the NUS FinTech Brew Chat

In the third edition of the #NUS FinTech Brew Chat, we were honored to host Santosh Patel and Aaron Gwak from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered. The session, moderated astutely by Professor Jungpil Hahn, Director at the NUS FinTech Lab, offered unparalleled insights into the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

Key Takeaways from Our Chat:
1. Choosing the Right Startups: SC Ventures values startups that adeptly integrate innovative technologies with team diversity and a vision for scalability. Beyond these, startups should possess a fervent passion, deep curiosity, resilience, and practical execution capabilities. The emphasis lies in comprehending market needs, frequent validation, and the agility to evolve.

2. Navigating the Startup Arena: To thrive in the startup space, aligning personal strengths with the mission of the startup is vital. The foundation rests on introspection, deliberate networking, practical experiences, and an adaptable entrepreneurial spirit. Continual updating on industry trends and tech innovations becomes the keystone for lasting relevance.

3. Tackling Fintech Challenges: The fintech sphere, while lucrative, is riddled with complexities. From mastering multifaceted regulatory frameworks to ensuring cybersecurity and building enduring trust, the challenges are manifold. Startups must also juggle capital acquisition, seamless scalability, and uphold stringent data privacy standards. Effective startup evaluation zeroes in on solution viability, tech competency, and clear success metrics. For those with a global outlook, adeptness at varied regulatory landscapes—backed by legal expertise, meticulous compliance, and productive international partnerships—is indispensable.

By providing these profound insights, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered encapsulates the essence of fintech’s future and offers a roadmap for those navigating its multifaceted terrain.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the #SCVentures team for enriching us with their invaluable insights. A special thanks to the NUS Fintech Society for their active participation, ensuring that the vibrancy of our fintech community at the National University of Singapore never dims. NUS FinTech Lab remains committed to fostering a robust and informed fintech community here at the National University of Singapore.

To many more sparkling and collaborative dialogues!

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Lunch and Learn – Ripple

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Lunch and Learn with Ripple

NUS FinTech Lab were honoured to share their insights at Ripple Singapore on 16 May in a workshop on #Smart Contracts and #DAO! Marcus Pang, a student from NUS Fintech Society kicked off with an introduction to #smartcontracts and Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (#DAO), sharing fascinating use cases and applications, then inspired everyone with a demo of the Society’s latest project, “ABC DAO”

Professor Jungpil Hahn, NUS FinTech Lab Director, explored the power of #DAO and their impact on organisations, sharing simulated environment modelling results that show the perfect balance of #DAO, combining unity and diversity. The workshop Q&A catalysed deep discussion about the impact of #AI on humanity. Collaboration or replacement? Huge appreciation to Ajshia Najafian and Ripple Singapore team for organising this event! Connect and collaborate at NUS FinTech Lab to shape the future of #fintech! #singaporefintech #smartcontracts #dao #ripple #nus

Coffee Chat with Blackrock

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Coffee Chat with Blackrock

A huge thank you to our BlackRock speakers, Marko and Ee Chuan, for sharing these insights! Innovation and Experimentation – “Be adaptable, resilient, innovate to create products which fulfil an unmet market need”. Being a Fiduciary – “Always act in the best interest of clients, prioritize their needs over yours, build trust and long-term relationships”. Your expertise and experiences have truly inspired our audience, and we are grateful for your time spent with our students in fostering a deeper understanding of these essential topics in the fintech industry. #BlackRock #Aladdin #FinTech #RiskManagement #CoffeeChat #NUS

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Coffee Chat – Mastercard

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Coffee Chat with Mastercard

Fintech Brew: Mastering Generative AI with Mastercard at NUS FinTech Lab

Kudos to Donghao Huang, VP of R&D at Mastercard, for sharing his expertise on AI, Web3, and cutting-edge Mastercard initiatives at our Fintech Brew event on April 20th at NUS FinTech Lab!

Key takeaways from this session:
1. Leveraging AI to delight customer experiences
2. Unlocking the potential of tokenization
3. Embracing AI technologies to enrich students’ learning experiences.

Donghao Huang‘s focus on innovation and experimentation as success drivers resonated with all attendees.

We’re grateful for your invaluable knowledge and wisdom.
Stay connected, stay inspired!

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