SINGAPORE, 19 November 2025 — The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is pleased to share the release of the World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech, Volume 03 (2025), a Special Edition titled “Leading in a Future Economy.” Developed under the Temasek Foundation – Wealth Management Institute (WMI) Finance and Markets Programme for Policymakers, the publication brings together insights from central banks, regulatory agencies and policy institutions across Southeast Asia, India and China.
As jurisdictions accelerate digital transformation and experiment with new regulatory frameworks, this edition provides a timely and structured view of the themes reshaping financial systems across the region. The volume is published by World Scientific Publishing, with recognition to the Global Fintech Institute for supporting its development.
A Policymaker-Led View of Asia’s Financial Priorities
“Leading in a Future Economy” examines the convergence of digital finance, sustainability objectives and financial integrity, offering practitioner-ready perspectives for public and private-sector leaders.
The articles in this volume explore regulatory architectures, climate finance approaches, digital asset frameworks, mCBDC and stablecoin deployment, and emerging challenges in illicit finance. Each contribution reflects the policymaking realities of a region where innovation moves quickly, but governance must remain resilient and coordinated.
Key Themes in the 2025 Edition
- Digital Finance, Sustainability and Illicit Finance
- Climate Finance in India
- Nature Financing Approaches
- Global Frameworks for Digital Assets
- mCBDCs and Stablecoins in Asia
- Illicit Finance in Digital Payment Services
- Capstone: Illicit Finance, Data and Technology
Together, these papers provide a cross-border perspective on the tools, supervisory models and institutional capabilities needed to navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Editorial Leadership
Guided by a multidisciplinary editorial team.
Guest Editors:
- David LEE Kuo Chuen 李国权 CFtP (Singapore University of Social Sciences)
- Lawrence Loh (National University of Singapore)
- John Cusack (Financial Crime News)
- Sharon Craggs (Wealth Management Institute)
Their combined expertise across academia, financial integrity, regulatory development and risk management ensured the publication’s analytical depth and policy relevance.
How to Download the Full Volume
Readers can access the publication directly through World Scientific’s platform.
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1 — Open the main volume page
https://www.worldscientific.com/toc/wsarft/03
Step 2 — Scroll to the list of articles
Select any article you’d like to read.For example: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2811004825300017
Step 3 — Click “PDF/EPUB”
Use the button (in blue) of the article page to access the full text.
Looking Ahead
As Asia deepens its work on digital assets, cross-border payments, sustainability-linked finance and illicit finance mitigation, the insights in this volume will inform the design of next-generation financial infrastructure.
GFI will continue supporting research, capability development and regional dialogue to advance an inclusive, trusted and innovation-ready global fintech ecosystem.
📘 Access the full volume: https://www.worldscientific.com/toc/wsarft/03
About the Global Fintech Institute
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is a non-profit organisation that fosters collaboration among regulatory bodies, corporations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Singapore, GFI addresses challenges in the fintech landscape through research, whitepapers, and thought leadership discussions that shape policy and industry standards.
GFI is dedicated to advancing a more inclusive and sustainable global financial system by supporting fintech standards and best practices. We empower stakeholders to innovate responsibly and integrate effectively with the global financial ecosystem.
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