Singapore will commit S$220 million (US$173 million) over three years to boost its Fintech sector, including co-funding at least 1,000 internships in a strong push to build talent for AI and other emerging technologies.The funds come under the latest iteration of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI), which aims to strengthen the country’s Fintech space and accelerate innovation and technology adoption in the financial sector.The industry currently has more than 1,800 firms employing close to 10,000 professionals across technology, data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), compliance, Cybersecurity and business roles, with investments in Fintech reaching S$2.9 billion in 2025, according to the Singapore" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="128413" data-entity-type="organization">Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday.
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Singapore to invest US$173m over 3 years to boost fintech innovation
Singapore will invest S$220 million (US$173 million) over three years to enhance its fintech sector through the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI). This initiative aims to strengthen the country's fintech landscape and accelerate the adoption of innovation and technology within the financial industry.
Jean IauSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-31 · 10:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Singapore will invest S$220 million (US$173 million) over three years to enhance its fintech sector through the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI). This initiative aims to strengthen the country's fintech landscape and accelerate the adoption of innovation and technology within the financial industry. A key component of the plan includes co-funding at least 1,000 internships to develop talent in areas such as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced these plans on Monday, highlighting the sector's current strength with over 1,800 firms employing nearly 10,000 professionals.
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Investments in Singapore's fintech sector reached S$2.9 billion in 2025.
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Singapore's fintech industry has over 1,800 firms employing close to 10,000 professionals.
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The funds are part of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI).
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The investment includes co-funding at least 1,000 internships to build talent for AI and emerging technologies.
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Singapore will invest S$220 million (US$173 million) over three years to boost its fintech sector.
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