The SFF Fintech Excellence Awards, jointly organised by the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore, celebrate outstanding innovation and impact within the fintech ecosystem.
The awards recognise exceptional fintech solutions implemented by fintech firms, financial institutions, and technology companies, as well as individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the sector.
This year, eight winners will be selected across six categories, following rigorous evaluation by an international panel of industry experts spanning multiple domains.
Corporate awardees were assessed based on five key criteria, impact, sustainability, practicality, interoperability, and creativity, highlighting solutions that demonstrate meaningful, scalable innovation.
Meanwhile, the Individual awardees, recognised under the Fintech Mentor Award category, were evaluated on the quality of their submissions and their dedication to nurturing and supporting the growth of Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.
Corporates – Emerging Fintech Finalists
Aleta Index Ltd
Aleta Index
Aleta Index is an innovative real-time narrative intelligence platform designed to convert unstructured financial content – such as news, social media, and analyst commentary – into asset-specific, credibility-weighted signals.
Unlike traditional platforms that treat all sources equally, Aleta’s unique credibility engine evaluates financial information based on structure, consistency, and proven predictive value, scoring sources by their historical alignment with asset behaviour.
This comprehensive approach generates a dynamic credibility ranking index that reflects each source’s validated impact on asset performance over time. By enabling institutional users to discern which data sources genuinely influence market movements, Aleta Index transforms the landscape of financial analysis and decision-making.
ESGSAT LLC
ESGSAT ClimaFi
ESGSAT ClimaFi is an innovative AI-powered climate finance platform that empowers financial institutions and corporates to effectively monitor and manage ESG and climate risks in real time.
With the capability to track over 20 critical financial and climate variables simultaneously, ClimaFi delivers diagnostics 200 times faster than traditional tools and boasts a predictive accuracy of 95% without recalibration.
Developed by a team of experts from leading global universities and supported by leaders from Google and IBM, the platform is already operational in 12 countries, showcasing its superior speed, precision, and impact in mitigating ESG risks and enhancing capital allocation strategies.
Fennech Pte Ltd
Fennech Financial Framework (F3)
Fennech offers a cutting-edge orchestration platform that revolutionises treasury, payments, and liquidity management for corporates, banks, and FinTechs. Powered by cloud-native technology and machine learning, the platform seamlessly connects and automates financial operations across existing infrastructures, acting as a vital connectivity layer between ERPs, banking systems, and Treasury Management Systems.
Key capabilities include real-time cash visibility, end-to-end payment automation, and a remarkable 99% accuracy in financial reconciliation, which allows businesses to optimize liquidity and reinvest capital strategically. With fast deployment and compatibility with both modern APIs and legacy systems, Fennech empowers organizations to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactful financial outcomes swiftly.
IFALCON PTE. LTD.
DNA
DNA ITSM (Dynamic Notification Agent) by iFalcon is a modular IT Service Management platform designed to enhance operational efficiency and communication for modern enterprises. It features a dedicated customer portal for seamless end-user issue reporting, while support agents benefit from real-time alerts and SLA-driven workflows.
The platform supports integrated omni-channel communication, ensuring a streamlined support experience. Available as both an on-premises and SaaS solution, DNA ITSM is particularly well-suited for organisations in the financial and government sectors, emphasising simplicity, security, and adaptability to meet diverse operational needs.
Corporates – Financial Inclusivity Finalists
Bank-Genie Pte Limited
Genie-Branch
Genie-Branch is an innovative digital solution designed for banks and financial institutions to deliver essential banking services without the need for physical branches. By enabling customers to perform activities such as account openings, deposits, and fund transfers via agents or mobile devices, Genie-Branch enhances accessibility, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Its robust security features, including one-time passwords (OTP) and location tracking, ensure a safe and convenient banking experience. This solution not only simplifies banking operations but also empowers underserved communities, making financial services more inclusive and efficient.
MariBank Singapore Private Limited
MariBank SME Account and Lending Solutions
MariBank, Singapore’s first digital bank licensed by MAS, democratises affordable banking for underserved micro and small businesses. Since April 2023, MariBank has launched three tailored solutions – Mari Business Account, Mari Business Loan, and MariBank Overseas Transfer – serving SMEs who comprise 80% of its customer base. The Mari Business Account offers competitive interest rates with zero fees, whilst the flexible Mari Business Loan provides immediate funding access with customisable repayment terms.
MariBank Overseas Transfer enables cost-effective international transactions. These offerings exemplify MariBank’s commitment to financial inclusion, empowering Singapore’s small enterprises through transparent, fully digital banking solutions.
WeavAir Sp. z o.o.
Inclusive Climate Finance Platform for Women in Agriculture
WeavAir Sp. z o.o. offers an innovative climate resilience and sustainability analytics platform that targets financial inclusion for women in agriculture. By harnessing advanced technologies such as satellite hyperspectral imagery, drone data, IoT sensors, and AI-driven digital twin models, the platform provides hyper-local, real-time insights into land productivity, climate risks, and carbon sequestration.
These insights facilitate access to critical financial services, including microinsurance, climate-smart loans, and carbon credit markets, addressing historical barriers faced by women farmers and agribusinesses. Recognised by the UN FAO and the Financial Alliance for Women, WeavAir empowers women to enhance profitability, build climate resilience, and engage fully in sustainable economic growth.
WeeFin
WeeFin
WeeFin offers a robust SaaS solution designed to empower financial institutions in managing sustainability data, ensuring compliance with dynamic ESG regulations, and generating consistent, auditable reports. By creating an ESG golden source, WeeFin provides a unique and reliable repository of verified ESG data seamlessly integrated with financial information.
This platform fosters collaboration among internal teams – risk, compliance, investment, and sustainability – eliminating silos and enhancing coherence across the organisation. With WeeFin, institutions can mitigate regulatory risks and improve operational efficiency while reducing the risk of greenwashing.
Corporates – Regulatory Leader Finalists
Cynopsis Solutions Pte Ltd
Non-Resident Bank Verification Number
Cynopsis Solutions, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, has developed the NonResident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling 15 million Nigerians abroad to securely verify their identity and meet KYC requirements online.
This innovative solution eliminates the need for in-person biometric registration, offering a fully digital onboarding process that enhances access to over 30 licensed banks in Nigeria. Utilising advanced technologies such as facial biometrics, AI-driven document authentication, and comprehensive compliance screening, NRBVN not only strengthens the integrity of Nigeria’s banking system but also sets a new standard for regulatory adherence in the region.
Squirro AG
Document Search (previously known as Eco-office)
Squirro’s Document Search, formerly known as Eco-Office, revolutionises operational efficiency by automating document organisation with cutting-edge AI and natural language processing. This innovative solution automatically tags and categorises documents, enabling swift information retrieval and eliminating the need for manual sorting.
With integrated workflows, documents transition seamlessly through processing stages, ensuring comprehensive audit trails and transparency. Personalised dashboards deliver timely insights tailored for roles such as Credit Admins, Relationship Managers, and Heads of Departments, while strict role-based access controls uphold data governance and compliance. This unique combination of automation and customisation empowers organisations to enhance productivity and decision-making.
Trulioo
Trulioo Global Identity Platform
The Trulioo Identity Platform offers a comprehensive solution for global identity verification, integrating person and business checks into a single, modular framework. With real-time access to standardised data across 195+ countries, the platform simplifies compliance, fraud prevention, and onboarding processes.
By combining identity document verification, business checks, sanctions screening, and fraud detection into one efficient workflow, Trulioo enhances match rates and reduces operational friction. This streamlined approach not only allows enterprises to adapt quickly to changing regulations but also empowers them to expand their global reach confidently, ensuring customer protection and fostering trust in the digital economy.
WeavInsight Pte Ltd
WeavInsight — AIPowered Climate Risk & Regulatory Compliance Platform for Finance
WeavInsight is a cutting-edge AI-driven platform revolutionising regulatory compliance for financial institutions through real-time, localised climate risk and ESG data via satellite imagery, drone technology, and IoT sensors. By automating complex compliance processes, WeavInsight reduces manual reporting time by over 80% and accelerates regulatory submissions up to 10 times, ensuring firms meet rigorous global frameworks like SFDR, TCFD, and NGFS with exceptional accuracy.
Currently serving over 30 finance clients managing assets exceeding US$500 billion, WeavInsight delivers auditable, data-driven insights that enhance governance, risk management, and sustainable investment strategies. Each implementation contributes to approximately 25 million metric tons of annual CO₂ reduction, setting new compliance innovation benchmarks.
Corporates – Sustainable Innovator Finalists
Carbonable Tech
Carbonable EcoPilot
Carbonable offers a cutting-edge modular SaaS (Software as a Service) platform designed to empower companies in managing their climate portfolios, including carbon credits and CBAM certificates. The solution comprises four integral components: portfolio and planning, execution and inventory, reporting, and integrated audit.
What sets Carbonable apart is its proprietary technology, which can function as a standalone integrity layer that enhances existing climate data systems. This ensures a high level of auditability, reliability, and traceability, enabling companies to navigate the complexities of climate compliance with confidence and efficiency.
ESGpedia Pte Ltd
ESGpedia Nexus
ESGpedia empowers financial institutions to enhance their Sustainability Linked Financing programmes by facilitating client engagement and streamlining the reporting and data verification processes essential for monitoring Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) within Sustainability Linked Loans (SLLs).
In just 1.5 years since its launch, ESGpedia has significantly improved access for SMEs to obtain SLLs, successfully enabling over 180 SMEs to secure these loans for the first time. This innovative solution not only simplifies compliance but also promotes sustainable financing, fostering a more responsible lending environment.
Handprint Tech Pte. Ltd.
Handprint
Handprint is a groundbreaking regenerative banking platform designed to help banks attract and retain eco-conscious consumers by integrating nature-positive actions into everyday banking experiences. Unlike traditional guiltbased offsetting methods, Handprint enables users to actively engage in initiatives such as reforestation and ocean plastic recovery, with the positive impact funded by the banks or merchants.
Users receive multimedia updates showcasing their contributions, transforming their banking app into a source of hope and engagement. With measurable KPIs, flexible integration options, and business-aligned funding models, Handprint stands out as the first ROIpositive sustainability solution tailored specifically for retail banking.
MVGX Tech Pte Ltd
Carbon Asset Trading and Footprint Framework
MVGX has developed a patented Carbon Asset Trading and Footprint Framework that revolutionises the way verified carbon offsets and emissions data are managed. Utilising secure, blockchain-based digital records, the platform enables real-time tracking of carbon emissions and automates the certification of carbon neutrality through smart contracts.
By issuing Carbon Neutrality Tokens (CNTs) linked to verified emission reductions, MVGX facilitates global trading of these tokens, independent of regional constraints. This innovative approach not only simplifies sustainability measurement and investment but also connects carbon markets with financial systems, enhancing transparency and fostering a more sustainable future.
Corporates – Thematic (AI) Finalists
Dyna.Ai Technology Pte Ltd
GENAI based Chatbot, Voice Bot and Avatar Solution
Dyna.AI is revolutionising the financial sector with its innovative Agentic AI applications, designed to function as intelligent digital teammates for financial institutions. By focusing on revenue generation, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experience, Dyna.AI’s solutions facilitate personalised customer engagement through Marketing AI Bots, automate collections with empathetic reminders, and streamline customer service with 24/7 support.
Additionally, the RM Copilot and Knowledge Assistants empower internal teams by providing real-time insights and intelligence, improving productivity and decision-making. This unified agentic architecture not only drives higher revenue and reduced operational costs but also enhances customer satisfaction, positioning Dyna.AI as a transformative force in the banking industry.
Fano Labs Pte Ltd
Fano Callinter for Financial Sales Compliance
Fano Callinter is an advanced omni-channel interaction analytics system designed specifically for banks and financial institutions. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, it automates compliance and quality management by transcribing and analysing customer interactions.
The solution transforms unstructured voice data into actionable insights, enabling financial institutions to enhance their service quality and ensure regulatory adherence. By streamlining the analysis of customer communications, Fano Callinter empowers organisations to improve operational efficiency and drive better customer engagement.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® IDVerse®
IDVerse offers a cutting-edge identity verification solution that utilises proprietary technology powered by a deep neural network, mimicking human learning to ensure the authenticity of identity documents. With an exceptional face matching accuracy of 99.998%, the platform facilitates real-time biometric matching against consumer photos, effectively combating identity fraud from both traditional document tampering and advanced AI-generated threats such as deepfakes.
Additionally, IDVerse features advanced liveness detection, which monitors vital signs in real time to ensure genuine user presence, enhancing security and trust in digital transactions.
TradingFront Inc.
TradingFront
TradingFront by Tiger Brokers is a cutting-edge institutional wealth management platform that empowers wealth advisers, external asset managers (EAMs), and family offices with advanced fintech solutions. By providing access to a diverse range of investment products, including structured notes and mutual funds, TradingFront enables financial professionals to implement sophisticated strategies typically reserved for private banking.
With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and client engagement, the platform has achieved remarkable growth, doubling assets under custody (AUC) year-over-year and significantly increasing its user base. Recent enhancements, such as the AI Analyst for real-time portfolio analysis and the Multiple Quotes feature for competitive structured note comparisons, position TradingFront as the preferred choice for advisers seeking innovative and efficient wealth management solutions.
Individual – Fintech Mentor Finalists
Alice Liu
Digital Treasures Center Pte Ltd. (dtcpay), CEO & CoFounder
Alice, as CEO of dtcpay, embodies transformational leadership by mentoring diverse talent in fintech. Her hands-on approach fosters empowerment through education and real-world challenges, enabling her team to excel in blockchain integration and regulatory compliance.
Under her guidance, critical initiatives, such as the multi-currency Visa card launch and securing the Major Payment Institution license from MAS, highlight her commitment to creating a psychologically safe and accountable environment. By advocating for inclusive fintech innovation and supporting talent development through initiatives that merge blockchain and AI, Alice positions dtcpay as a strategic partner for industry leaders like Visa and NVIDIA, while promoting a transparent fintech ecosystem in Singapore.
Eelee Lua
xcube.co, Chief of Staff
Eelee is a passionate advocate for mentoring young women in fintech, leading initiatives that foster inclusivity and empower emerging female talent. As a member of the Women in Fintech subcommittee of the Singapore Fintech Association, she has successfully hosted impactful sessions, including a recent event for over 80 female students at the United Women Singapore Fintech Programme.
Eelee provides personalised mentorship, helping mentees navigate their careers and connect with industry leaders, resulting in over 10 successful placements in internships and jobs. Her commitment to holistic development and advocacy for diversity in fintech has earned her recognition, including accolades from the Fintech65 Awards and features in Forbes.
Jeeta Bandopadhyay
Tookitaki Holding Pte Ltd, Co-Founder & COO
Jeeta is reshaping Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape through her mentorship initiatives at Tookitaki, where she fosters a culture of guidance for over 40 professionals, particularly empowering women leaders in regtech and payments.
Her efforts, including the establishment of a mentoring program within the Singapore Fintech Association, exemplify her commitment to diversity and career mobility, while the AFC Ecosystem she developed enhances knowledge-sharing and efficiency across the industry.
By advising fintech founders and driving inclusive initiatives, Jeeta not only elevates emerging talent but also strengthens the collaborative framework essential for tackling regional challenges in financial technology.
Louis Liu
FOMO Pay, Founder & CEO
FOMO Pay, under the leadership of Founder & CEO Louis, has evolved from a QR payment aggregator into a comprehensive digital finance platform, empowering over 6,000 merchants with more than 25 payment methods. The platform’s innovative offerings, including FOMO SoftPOS and Palm Payment, enhance transaction efficiency and user experience.
With the distinction of securing Singapore’s first Digital Payment Token license for regulated stablecoin transactions, FOMO Pay is at the forefront of fintech innovation in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Greater Bay Area. Louis’s commitment to mentorship and community engagement positions FOMO Pay as a leader in fostering transparency and strategic growth in the financial technology landscape.
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