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The next session, ‘Disrupt or Be Disrupted: The New Paradigm of Financial Intermediation’ looked at how
blockchain-enabled services are transforming traditional banking models. Industry leaders discussed the use

of alternative data sources, advanced analytics, and innovative risk assessment models to democratise
access to capital. Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO, Coinbase Asset Management, UAE/USA, moderated this

enlightening session, which had Sean Kiernan, CEO and Founder, Greengage, UK, Lina Hediah, CEO and
Co-Founder, CXDA, UAE, Jose J. Perez Aguinaga, CTO and Co-Founder, Tungsten, UAE, and Tin Pei Ling,

Co-President, MetaComp, Singapore, as speakers.

Tin Pei Ling commented, “Being a part of the SuperBridge Summit 2024 was truly exciting, as it paved the
way for us to actively contribute to the development of a future in which finance is accessible to everyone.
Eliminating long-standing obstacles, democratising capital access, and creating a more inclusive financial

ecosystem are all being made possible by the integration of alternative data sources, advanced analytics,
and innovative risk assessment methods. It is essential to stimulate strategic dialogue to advance these

efforts and support the digital future.”

The final session, titled ‘India: The Promised Land,’ focused on India's potential to reclaim its title as the

fastest-growing large economy, as well as its emergence as a ‘G3’ member alongside the United States and
China. The session focused on the structural challenges that India needs to overcome to maintain strong

growth and maintain its status as a global economic powerhouse. The speakers included Abid Junaid,
Chairman and Managing Director, Radiant Star Group, and Vish Narain, Managing Partner, Pulsar Group

(ex- TPG Growth), India. The session was expertly moderated by Vanessa Xu, Executive Chairman and CIO
of VS Partners and Co-founder, SuperBridge Council, Hong Kong S.A.R.

The day concluded with a closing ceremony and keynote address led by Sarah Cocker, event emcee, that

summarised the summit’s key takeaways and inspired attendees to apply their newly gained insights in future
endeavours. The SuperBridge Summit 2024 successfully convened industry leaders, innovators, and

policymakers to discuss the trends that will shape the future of finance and global economies, as well as
groundbreaking initiatives to guide the new generation. More importantly, the event laid the groundwork for

future collaborations and offered invaluable networking opportunities for all participants.

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