New Delhi, Delhi, India | 10th February 2026: The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a Singapore-based global platform founded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), India’s leading industry body representing over 65 high-growth startups valued at more than USD 100 billion, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement and cross-border ecosystem development.
The collaboration was officially launched at Black Swan Summit India 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between James Boey, CEO Asia & Europe and Co-CEO, GFTN Forums, and Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum, in the presence of senior government leaders, industry executives, and global ecosystem partners.
Strengthening Global-India Innovation Corridors
The partnership aims to strengthen innovation linkages between India and global markets by enabling structured policy dialogue between regulators and industry stakeholders. It will also support the international expansion of high-growth Indian startups through targeted cross-border growth programmes and ecosystem partnerships.
Key areas of collaboration will include digital financial infrastructure, responsible artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, cross-border payments, and regulatory innovation, promoting knowledge sharing and policy alignment across jurisdictions.
GFTN’s Global Role in Financial Innovation
Chaired by Ravi Menon, former Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and working alongside global leaders such as Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, GFTN functions as a global convening and implementation platform. It connects regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and international organisations to advance inclusive and resilient financial systems worldwide.
Through its forums, advisory initiatives, and strategic partnerships, GFTN drives global collaboration on fintech policy, innovation frameworks, and capacity-building efforts.
Startup Policy Forum’s Leadership in India’s New Economy
Startup Policy Forum represents some of India’s most influential startups, including Groww, Zerodha, Razorpay, Meesho, Ather Energy, Pine Labs, CRED, Sarvam, and OneCard. SPF works closely with key government bodies such as DPIIT, MeitY Startup Hub, and the IndiaAI Mission to support regulatory development and strengthen India’s startup and digital economy ecosystem.
Leadership Commentary
“GFTN’s mission is to connect global policy, capital, and innovation ecosystems so digital finance can scale responsibly and inclusively,” said Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO, GFTN. “Our collaboration with Startup Policy Forum will reinforce India’s role in shaping global fintech and digital economy frameworks while creating trusted corridors for investment, talent, and innovation.”
“This partnership integrates India’s startup ecosystem more deeply into global financial and technology networks,” said Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum. “By combining SPF’s policy advocacy with GFTN’s international platforms, we can drive regulatory coherence, cross-border growth, and sustainable innovation that benefits both entrepreneurs and consumers.”
