Digital Pilipinas, the largest private sector-led movement for creating an innovation and technology ecosystem in the Philippines that is actively engaged in a global digital economy, has recently joined forces with the Global FinTech Institute (GFI).
Through this partnership, Digital Pilipinas and GFI have committed to jointly launch initiatives that are aimed at building expertise amongst fintech professionals.
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Such initiatives include GFI being the content adviser and certification partner of the upcoming Digital Pilipinas Festival and Philippine Fintech Festival Year 2, which is slated to be held between October 2 to 5, 2023, at the SMX Aura in Taguig City.
Digital Pilipinas Festival and Philippine Fintech Festival attendees will be awarded GFI certifications – one of the most widely accepted global certifications on FinTech.
These certifications are directly connected to the exclusive C-suite masterclasses on frontier technologies – Smart Cities & PropTech, Digital Finance, Open Economy and Lending, Big Data, AI Industry Applications, InsurTech & HealthTech, and TrustTech (Cybersecurity & GovTech), all of which are slated to take place throughout the festival.
The Global FinTech Institute (GFI) is a global professional credentialing body dedicated to certifying FinTech professionals globally. It is now regarded as the leading global industry organization for the advocacy, collaboration, knowledge, and inclusive use of FinTech.
Established to create greater collaboration, advocacy, ethics, and knowledge for all FinTech professionals, the Singapore-based think tank also empowers its members and the community to leverage FinTech for growth and transformation via community engagements, as well as by facilitating collaborations and knowledge-sharing.
The institute also promotes best practices and co-develops standards and guidelines for the fair use of Fintech by providing education and training to build industry capabilities and groom talents in FinTech.
Maclang appointed as GFI Honorary Global Lead
In a related development, GFI has also appointed Digital Pilipinas Convenor Amor Maclang as Honorary Global Lead for its community partnerships and engagement.
In the appointment letter signed by Professor David Lee, the co-founder and chairperson of GFI, he said that she’s perfect for the job as he cited Maclang’s passion and unique perspectives as well as extensive experience in developing digital ecosystems, particularly with Digital Pilipinas.
Amor Maclang, convenor of Digital Pilipinas and newly appointed GFI Honorary Global Lead
In her new role as Honorary Global Lead, Maclang will be responsible for fostering relationships, mentoring, as well as guiding community partnership and engagement strategies.
With her appointment, Maclang brings extensive experience in digital innovation to her new role with the GFI. Through her work with Digital Pilipinas, she works closely with local government units, national line agencies, private sector and industry leaders, and multiple country partners to implement creative solutions that address industry challenges through digital transformation initiatives.
“I am humbled and honored to be appointed as the Honorary Global Lead for GFI. I look forward to this great opportunity to drive impactful change and unlock unprecedented opportunities for individuals and economies as we help shape the future of FinTech globally,” said Maclang on her appointment.
In addition to her work with Digital Pilipinas, Maclang is also the Convenor of the Philippine Fintech Festival and is co-founder of One ASEAN Fintech Movement and GeiserMaclang – the leading company in special situations, risk, issues, and crisis that specializes in high-impact, high risk, high-value and highly regulated industries specifically in the technology, renewable energy, public health, tourism, urban planning, and the financial services industry.
With this appointment from GFI, Maclang joins a network of leading professionals from around the world who are committed to advancing digital transformation and financial inclusion worldwide.
To learn more about the Global FinTech Institute, visit https://globalfintechinstitute.org. To learn more about Digital Pilipinas, the Digital Pilipinas Festival, and Philippine FinTech Festival Year 2, visit https://digitalpilipinas.ph
