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JS-SEZ: Catalyst for Capital & Financial Innovation?

Wendell Tan, Principal, Arthur D. Little Malaysia

04-Mar-25 12:00

JS-SEZ: Catalyst for Capital & Financial Innovation?

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is being positioned as a potential game-changer for cross-border trade, finance and investment. In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we speak with Wendell Tan, Principal at Arthur D. Little Malaysia, to explore whether the JS-SEZ could reshape financial services, from traditional banking roles to emerging fintech solutions.

They discuss the possibilities for tokenisation, cross-border digital payments, and innovative financing models that could lower barriers to capital access for businesses. Wendell also shares his thoughts on how regulatory sandboxes and a risk-based approach might encourage responsible financial innovation, offering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a chance to thrive alongside larger corporations.

With a focus on managing currency risks, enhancing supply chain financing, and learning from Singapore’s regulatory playbook, this episode dives into the challenges and opportunities of turning the JS-SEZ’s ambitions into reality.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Categories:  marketseconomypoliticsinternational

Tags:  Johor-Singapore SEZcross-border financeMalaysia-Singapore traderisk-based regulationTokenisationfintechregulatory sandbox





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