The Next Era of Digital Finance: Consumer Trends, AI Adoption

ACCESS, Payward and Drew & Napier are pleased to invite you to a closed-door executive roundtable on the next era of digital finance. Dress code: Business attire The session brings together senior representatives from government, financial institutions, industry bodies, digital-finance firms and the technology community to explore how changing consumer expectations, product innovation and AI are reshaping financial services and how the sector can pursue these opportunities while maintaining security, accountability and trust. Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO of Payward, the parent company of Kraken, will share a global perspective on market trends, AI adoption and the evolution of digital finance. The roundtable will then open into a moderated discussion, offering participants a forum to exchange experiences, surface emerging opportunities and risks, and identify where closer industry collaboration could add value. The discussion will be held under the Chatham House Rule to encourage an open and candid exchange, followed by a networking session over breakfast. Seating is limited to 20. Registration closes Friday, 2 October 2026. About Payward Payward is the parent company behind Kraken and a portfolio of products spanning trading, custody, payments, lending, onchain finance and benchmarks — built to operate across assets, geographies and time zones. The platform operates across 190+ jurisdictions and holds 100+ licences and registrations spanning crypto assets, securities and derivatives, payments, money transmission, banking and lending. About ACCESS ACCESS is Singapore's industry association for the digital asset and blockchain sector, representing members across exchanges, infrastructure, financial services and Web3. About Drew & Napier Drew & Napier LLC is one of Singapore's leading law firms, with a market-recognised financial services regulation practice.