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title: "Money Travelling: Convergence of Travel and Fintech"
description: Discover the exciting intersection of travel and fintech. This session reveals how collaboration is reshaping customer experiences and unlocking new growth opportunities.
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# Money Travelling: Convergence of Travel and Fintech

[ Singapore FinTech Festival ](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings-payments/author/singapore-fintech-festival)  Nov 14, 2024 12:00:00 AM

In this panel session, Caecilia Chu of YouTrip and Sandeep Patil of QED Investors share insights about the intersection of fintech and travel.

 

**Trends**:

- The adoption and increased use of digital payments post-COVID.
- The rapid evolution of payment methods, including digital wallets and QR codes.

**Business Models and Investment**:

- Sandeep from QED Investors discusses their approach to fintech investments globally, highlighting successful exits and the importance of data in fintech.
- He elaborates on the trend of large corporations investing in fintech companies and the challenges and benefits of such collaborations.

**Opportunities**

- Caecilia of YouTrip emphasises the vast opportunities in providing comprehensive financial services to travelers, from booking to spending abroad.

 

Conclusion

The panel concludes with a discussion on the significant potential for growth and innovation at the intersection of fintech and travel.

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Speakers:

- Caecilia Chu, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, YouTrip
- Sandeep Patil, Partner and Head of Asia Investments, QED Investors

 

Moderator:

- Matteo Rizzi, Investor, Author, Co-founder, FTS Group

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