SFF Global FinTech Awards 2021 (MAS)

MAS FinTech Awards 2021

Winners !!

Category Winner
Singapore FinTech 1st-GoalsMapper Pte Ltd
2nd-Aleta Planet Pte Ltd
3rd- Brick Pte Ltd
ASEAN FinTech 1st- ShuttleOne Pte Ltd
2nd-Regtank Technology Pte Ltd
3rd-Funding Asia Group Pte Ltd
Singapore Financial Instution 1st-Asia Wealth Platform Pte Ltd
2nd- NTUC Income Insurance Cooperative Limited
3rd-Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Global 1st-ReMark International B.V.
2nd- FinScore Inc
3rd-Nect GmbH

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MAS FinTech Awards Journey
  • Start Registration

  • Submit Proposals

  • Shortlist Finalists

  • Submit Solutions

  • Announce Winners

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About Us

As the economies around the world look to recover and rebound from the impact of the pandemic, the MAS FinTech Awards 2021 seek to recognise FinTech initiatives which have helped to create growth opportunities, transform industry practices and promote financial inclusion amid challenging circumstances.

Problem Statements

The theme for the MAS Awards this year is "Emerging from the Pandemic, the Road to Recovery". With the theme in mind, a total of 12 winners will be selected across 4 different award categories. Please refer below for the various award categories.

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Emerging from a Pandemic, the Road to Recovery

The global economy has been significantly impacted by the pandemic in the last year. As the pandemic ebbs and economies re-open, the focus in now on initiatives to address recovery and rebound from the impact of the pandemic.

The Awards comprises of a total of 4 Award Categories and winners will be presented with prizes at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2021.

Prize

Up to $150,000 per winner per award category

Up to 12 winners will be selected under the four Awards categories: 1) Singapore Fintech (Singapore Founder), 2) ASEAN Fintech, 3) Singapore Financial Institution and 4) Global - By an international panel comprising of industry experts.

S$150,000
S$100,000
S$50,000

Eligibility

Award Category: Singapore FinTech (Singapore Founder)
Eligibility Criteria:

  • The term 'founder' is defined as an individual who was instrumental in setting up the SME. There is no need for majority share-ownership.
  • Company must be a Singapore-based SME with at least one founder who is a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
  • The SME must have a physical office registered in Singapore. 
  • The solution must have been implemented/deployed in any part of the world within the past three years (1 July 2018 - 30 June 2021).

Award Category: ASEAN FinTech
Eligibility Criteria:

  • ASEAN-based FinTech company i.e. a technology provider
    providing product/services to the financial sector.
  • The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry. 
  • The FinTech company need not be regulated by any regulatory body. 
  • The FinTech company must have a physical office registered in ASEAN.
  • The solution must have been implemented/deployed in at least one ASEAN country in the past three years (1 July 2018 - 30 June 2021).

Award Category: Singapore Financial Institution
Eligibility Criteria:

  • Singapore-based Financial Institution of any size.
  • The Financial Institution must be a regulated entity in Singapore.
  • The Singapore office must have contributed to the implementation/deployment of the solution in at least one ASEAN country in the past three years (1 July 2018 - 30 June 2021).

Award Category: Global
Eligibility Criteria:

  • FinTech project implemented in any part of the world in the past three years (1 July 2018 - 30 June 2021).

FAQ

Who can apply for the FinTech Awards?

We welcome all solution providers and Financial Institutions with an implemented innovation solution that enables the financial sector to respond better to the pandemic and climate change, and achieve a more sustainable outcome to apply for the MAS FinTech Awards.

Do I need to specify which category I am applying for in the application form?

Yes, please specify the award category that you would like to apply for in your application under the "Hackathon Related Questions" category

How many categories can I apply for?

You may apply for more than one category if you fulfill all the criteria set out in each category.

What is the judging process for MAS FinTech Awards

There will be 2 rounds of judging. The first round will select the top 40 finalists and the second round will select 3 winners from each of the 4 categories. In each of the award categories, the first place winner will receive S$150,000, the second place winner will receive S$100,000 and the third place winner will receive S$50,000.

Can there be more than one entity applying with the same solution?

Yes, we recognise that some solutions are a product of cooperation within the community. We welcome applications from all organisations involved.

Can one entity submit more than one application?

Each entity/company can only submit more than one application if they have multiple solutions that they wish to enroll.

Do I need to submit a solution after being shortlisted?

No additional solutions will be required to be submitted if you have been shortlisted. The "Submit Solutions" date per the timeline refers to the submission of judging scores by the panel of judges after their evaluation.

Judging Criteria

The solutions submitting will be judged against the following criteria:

Impact:

  • How well the solution has enabled the financial sector to respond better to the pandemic and achieve a more sustainable outcome.

Practicality:

  • How quickly or easily can the solution be implemented to address a global disruptive event such as COVID-19.

Interoperability:

  • Ability for the solution to interface with other systems.

Uniqueness and Creativity:

  • Extent to which the solution differs from the status quo.

Contact

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