SFA unveils world's first country-level fintech directory

It provides company profiles of around 300 fintech firms in Singapore.

The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) has launched the first country-level FinTech directory in the world. The directory, which is hosted on SFA’s website, provides profile descriptions of approximately 300 FinTech businesses in Singapore – including the company’s background, business model, and funding status. SFA has collaborated with LTP to provide the first batch of information in the directory, using LTP’s MEDICI platform as the source.

The directory is designed to organise and provide a centralised repository of information relating to the Singapore FinTech community. It is free to browse, with data maintained and updated by the FinTech companies themselves.

According to Daphne Ng, CEO of locally-based fintech EDTrade, said the information provided will support funding activities and help attract talent.

“As a startup, we face a range of challenges, including finding the right co-workers. This directory is useful as it allows interested job-seekers a ‘one-stop shop’ to gain direct insight into our business," she said.

SFA President Chia Hock Lai noted that this directory will be a boon to the investor community worldwide, looking to identify and navigate possible opportunities here in Asia.

"With the frequent community upkeep, it will be the most up-to-date FinTech directory available," Chia noted.

Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said this initiative elevates the visibility and improves the transparency of the Singapore FinTech ecosystem.

“It would facilitate connections between FinTech players, foster greater collaboration, and create business opportunities. The information captured in the directory will also give MAS a deeper understanding of the FinTech ecosystem needs.”