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Singapore and Hungary strengthen co-operation in FinTech
Sopnendu Mohanty , Chief FinTech Officer , MAS , said : “ The CA highlights the strengthening FinTech partnership between MAS and MNB , and lays the foundation for us to harness FinTech for a smarter , more efficient and more inclusive financial sector in our respective countries . Our bilateral collaboration in FinTech will help promote financial innovation and create new opportunities for our countries .”
The Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank ( MNB ) have signed a co-operation agreement ( CA ) to strengthen co-operation in FinTech innovation between Singapore and Hungary .
The CA sets out a framework for FinTech collaboration between both countries .
It will put in place a referral mechanism to help FinTech firms access each other ’ s markets . MAS and MNB have also committed to exchange views on emerging market developments in FinTech , as well as regulatory issues on financial services innovation . The CA will also facilitate joint innovation projects between MAS and MNB .
Anikó Szombati , Chief Digital Officer , MNB , said : “ MAS is a unique partner in MNB ’ s international innovation network and we have high hopes that under the CA our co-operation can bear fruit soon for both the Singaporean and the Hungarian Fintech ecosystem . Platforms for co-operation has changed drastically due to COVID-19 , but the situation can also enhance innovative ideas in digital finance , what we , together with MAS would like to oversee and steer from the frontline .”
Talend Data Masters 2020 winners announced at Talend Connect Asia-Pacific
Talend , a global leader in data integration and data integrity , has announced the APAC winners of its annual awards program , the Talend Data Masters . The awards celebrate companies that demonstrate vision and leadership in deploying Talend Data Fabric . The Talend Data Masters Award winners represent forward-thinking organizations of all sizes across a range of industries ; their names were revealed in a ceremony during Talend Connect World Tour Asia-Pacific .
“ Talend ’ s customers continue to push the boundaries on how data can be used as a business lever to drive positive outcomes and we are thrilled to see our strategic partnerships in action ,” said Christal Bemont , CEO , Talend . “ The Talend Data Masters award winners have embraced innovative technologies to reinvent product and service delivery with the goal of transforming their businesses . We are honored to showcase our customers ’ achievements and celebrate their success .”
The 2020 APAC Talend Data Masters award winners include : Department of Customer Service – New South Wales Government , Hamburger Hochbahn with its partner – QuinScape , Watercare Services Limited , SiriusXM , Singapore Tourism Board , Vodafone NZ , GlaxoSmithKline , P3 Health Partners , Engie , Société Générale with its partner – Micropole , AutoZone , Numis , Babilou Family and Betclic . p
Christal Bemont , CEO , Talend
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