Join us for an insightful fireside chat where we’ll delve into the fascinating evolution of fiat money and its pivotal role in today’s global economy.
Deven Somaya, Managing Director, Global Head of Emerging Commerce Solutions at Citi and Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance team at Citi Global Insights, will guide us through the transformative rise of digital currencies and innovative payment systems, discussing how these advancements are reshaping the financial landscape. The conversation will also highlight the revolutionary impact of AI on financial services, from automated trading to personalized banking, and explore how AI is unlocking new opportunities and efficiencies within the sector.
As we look to the future, we’ll examine how technology is set to redefine the very concept of value, transactions, and economic systems worldwide. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on the future of money and the forces shaping it!
Adjunct Assistant Professor Ted Teo will moderate the Q&A session.
Please RSVP by 8 April 2025, Tuesday, 1200 hrs.
Hosted by Strategic Relations
Date: |
Wednesday, 9 April 2025 |
Time: |
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Venue: |
Shaw Foundation Alumni House SFAH Coriander Room Level 2 11 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119244 (Map) |
Dress Code: |
Business attire |
Head of Emerging Commerce Solutions, Citi,
Deven has held several roles within Citi and prior to his current role, he was the Head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for Singapore and ASEAN (I). With over 20 years of experience in transaction banking and electronic payments, Deven has worked extensively with corporate, FI and public sector clients across multiple geographies. Deven started his career with Citi in New York as a Management Associate and has a career that spans multiple geographies and business areas within TTS. Deven has been the co-chair of the Citi Women Singapore network and has been active in leading many initiatives and engagements internally within Citi and externally with industry partners. He has served on the Digitalization Standing Committee of ABS Singapore, advisory board member to Commercial Payments International and been recognized by Women in Payments (ASEAN) for his work on Male Allyship (2024).
Deven has a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering from Mumbai University, India and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy from Washington University, Olin School of Business, USA.
Head Future of Finance Team, Citi Global Insights,
Future Money Book: Ronit’s book Future Money shares insights on how money and finance has transformed across centuries and how they are expected to change over coming decades driven by technology and changing customer behavior. The book transcends through the past, present and future of money told through the stories of entrepreneurs, builders and investors from London to Hong Kong via Bangalore, Cape Town, Karachi, Lagos, Moscow, Singapore and many other points on the map.
Debra Chan | debra.chan@nus.edu.sg |
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