<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Varun Mittal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Fintech Innovation for Southeast Asia and Beyond]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:16:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Superhumans of Fintech 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Fintech Nation, we are always looking for real stories of Fintech leaders to inspire the next-gen leaders and shine the spotlight on these amazing leaders. ​ ‘Superhumans of Fintech’ is inspire by Humans of New York, which puts the focus on telling the stories in a real, unfiltered manner.  ​ This year in 2025, Fintech Nation partnered with Qapita to launch the ‘Superhumans of Fintech 2025’ – and showcase the stories of 13 trailblazing Founders in the regional Fintech scene who have made...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/superhumans-of-fintech-2025-inspiration-aspiration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692194f4a5dc7a4367c024d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Market Access]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:52:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_7d0e0c41d1984ab2877fbf750efb14f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 60 Years of Independence: Superhumans of Fintech™ 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honoring Singapore's Fintech Journey The year 2025 is monumental for Singapore. We are celebrating 60 years of independence. This year also marks five years since the inception of Fintech Nation. To honor Singapore's legacy and the incredible milestones achieved by the fintech ecosystem, we are thrilled to launch a special edition of Superhumans of Fintech™ . Spotlight on Founders In our flagship year for this initiative, we focused on shining a spotlight on individuals who often work behind...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/superhumans-of-fintech-2025-launch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b4febcc13d3241748378cd</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Market Access]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:08:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_28068319eca441379f128680196c9b77~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech65 2025 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We, at Fintech Nation, truly believe in the power of community and ecosystem building. This is reflected through one of three foundation...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech65-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a55416a3fc5e25aba3b88d</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:48:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_2604005ceba346ad8347bcfcdb40a2a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Reality of Representation within Singapore's Straits Times Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ‘real economy participation’ in public markets and getting fair access to passive index investors is impacted due to the lopsided nature of the Straits Time Index. Many vital sectors that employ large segments of the population and contribute significantly to GDP remain underrepresented, which limits the ability of public market investors to truly participate in Singapore’s economic growth]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/the-reality-of-representation-within-singapore-s-straits-times-index</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6878a8e711aa909478c3df3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:49:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_93b70fc81280472f9ac1938a1b8d74f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore SME Banking: Democratizing API Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore has time and again proven that it is at the front and centre of innovation and fintech excellence. 2025 marks a special milestone for Singapore as a whole - it's our 60th year of independence. Over the past two decades, our financial ecosystem has made strides in paving the way forward enabled by a strong foundation of regulatory support, ecosystem dialogue and community engagement.   The SME banking space in Singapore has seen significant developments in the past decade owing to...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/singapore-sme-banking-democratizing-api-access</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686b3f71dfa7c8048cafab58</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_f689d42a21514ed1a6ad3a7147fe762a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAS’s Thematic Review of VCCs and the Fintech Nation Policy POV]]></title><description><![CDATA[By spotlighting areas like custody arrangements, AML/CFT controls, and the need for substantive fund management activities, MAS is r
By spotlighting areas like custody arrangements, AML/CFT controls, and the need for substantive fund management activities, MAS is reinforcing Singapore’s position as a trusted global financial hub.

At Fintech Nation, we welcome this proactive and progressive regulatory approach. Clear expectations foster responsible innovation  and boost investor confidence.]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/mas-s-thematic-review-of-vccs-and-the-fintech-nation-policy-pov</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68650b296c8ef9ead5e5c90f</guid><category><![CDATA[Policy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:35:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_43287ae7992e47a9ae726b565c3bbfe8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech 65 - 2025, Call for Nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the launch of Fintech65 2025, our flagship talent recognition initiative dedicated to celebrating and...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech-65-2025-call-for-nomination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683c3e6697b9ab3ecb6e6a74</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:06:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_289d33c882024ae3a2b4369ef482e71d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endowus - Driving sustainability through responsible investing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endowus, a key portfolio company of Fintech Nation, is at the forefront of sustainable investing, driven by its robust ESG...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/endowus-driving-sustainability-through-responsible-investing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682a9779f7793539fe619a99</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 02:37:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_a0967a297ebd4b15837c3e0ebaa26786~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech Nation - Commit to Sustainability through capital and policy initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fintech Nation is dedicated to advancing sustainability through a structured approach encapsulated in four key pillars: Invest, Partner,...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech-nation-commit-to-sustainability-through-capital-and-policy-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6829d0940b7f5042f1ddba59</guid><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advisory]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 13:11:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_60bb02aa06f9485ab38f4326af31c6d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_610,h_578,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech Nation’s Ecosystem Fund Approach: Bridging the SME Financing Gap and Embedded Finance through Secured Private Credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global financial landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with emerging markets like Southeast Asia at the epicenter of innovation....]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech-nation-s-ecosystem-fund-secured-private-credit-embedded-finance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6829a655caec9fd0d94185ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 09:35:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_0d6bd5afc0864ed8ac049e65210ddbab~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_950,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ ’ $.   :    ’    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heartfelt congratulations to Deep Singh , Vikram Kotibhaskar  and the entire CrediLinq.Ai  team on securing their $8.5M Series A...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/asia-credit-saas-ecommerce-credilinq-fintech-nation-fund-boleh-ventures</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68297c8e2b0463bceaada68f</guid><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 06:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_5a742c75a79a400b8e96d3e8721b906c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_294,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech Nation Capital Strategy: Building Ecosystem Funds for Inclusive Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fintech Nation, founded by Varun Mittal has evolved over the past decade into a multifaceted development institution focused on fostering...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech-nation-capital-strategy-building-ecosystem-funds-for-inclusive-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68260035f9c8a00813c0d316</guid><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_2839c7c17e634bdebb8b116c93df2434~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment Memo - October 2024: Revolutionizing Global Hiring with 10X Market Differentiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Fintech Nation Fund, we broadly look at every company across 5 pillars of innovation and how that company suits our thesis. The best...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/skuad-revolutionizing-global-hiring-with-10x-market-differentiation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6700f1099cf4f9b1d16e7cbc</guid><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 08:16:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_198be7623c204c48aff56aba76e82f10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fintech Nation announces the third edition of Fintech65, recognising leaders in Singaporean Fintech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fintech Nation  is today announcing the third edition of Fintech65 , first launched in 2022, an initiative designed to recognise the top...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/fintech-nation-announces-the-third-edition-of-fintech65-recognising-leaders-in-singaporean-fintech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66765a47fa4c89c713b5bf61</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_a51334d8959b4c5d8da74e6a2f3de2db~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspire &#38; Fintech Nation Join Forces to pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the Fintech Community with Superhumans™ of Fintech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aspire , the leading all-in-one finance platform for modern businesses in Asia today announces the launch of the “Superhumans ™  of...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/aspire-fintech-nation-join-forces-to-pay-tribute-to-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-fintech-community-wit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6660f7aad67fff490d649087</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:43:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_e01f92b3487d481e95abc71a5008d03a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Fintech Nation 2.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fintech Nation™ was founded as a grassroots platform by Varun Mittal to bring together the fintech community, regulators, investors,...]]></description><link>https://thefintechnation.wixsite.com/varun-mittal-1/post/welcome-to-fintech-nation-2-0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665168ffd43b85d8df6ceec9</guid><category><![CDATA[Capital]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thinktank]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 10:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/176cdf_62eee44359e94938ad69d319770200f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Fintech Nation</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>