Policy20: Asia’s premier action and impact-oriented regulatory forum

Shaping the future of financial regulation in Asia

Policy20 stands as the definitive regulatory summit in Asia, emerging in direct response to the need among regional policymakers and regulators for a neutral, results-driven forum.

Policy20’s mission is to foster cross-border collaboration among Asian regulators while integrating global insights, ensuring balanced representation of emerging and developed markets, as well as addressing the unprecedented transformation reshaping fintech ecosystems, digital asset frameworks, and payment infrastructures in the region.

How can I attend?

What happens at Policy20?

21 April 2026

Day 1

Keynote case studies, panels and open dialogue roundtables with global and regional regulators, policymakers, and private sector leaders, closing off with a by-invite gala dinner.

22 April 2026

Day 2

Closed-door roundtables, private regulator luncheon, and facilitated matchmaking between regulators and industry participants to discuss implementation challenges and explore opportunities.

23 April 2026

Day 3

Executive summary findings and 1-1 and small group meeting opportunities, along with more exclusive industry content next door at Money20/20 Asia.

Why Policy20 matters: Real-world regulatory challenges

Asia's fintech landscape faces unprecedented regulatory complexity that demands a dedicated forum like Policy20, which creates a trusted and neutral space to address common issues in the fintech, digital assets, and payments sectors, including AI-based regulation, digital asset policies, and Web3 preparedness.

Problem 1: Cross-Border Payment Harmonisation

Asia's cross-border payment landscape is transforming but remains fragmented.

Policy20 Solution: A collaborative environment where regulators can develop passporting rights for financial institutions and fintechs, reducing duplicative compliance requirements like multiple KYC checks across borders.

Problem 2: Financial Inclusion Through Regulatory Innovation

Regulatory frameworks directly impact financial inclusion efforts.

Policy20 Solution: A forum where regulators can develop alternative KYC frameworks, tiered compliance approaches, and innovative identity solutions that maintain security while expanding access.

Problem 3: Digital Asset Regulatory Divergence

The region leads globally in digital assets and CBDC innovation, yet faces significant coordination challenges.

Policy20 Solution: A platform where central banks can align governance frameworks, CBDC technical standards, and develop consistent cross-border protocols for AML/CFT compliance and consumer protection.

Problem 4: Emerging Technology Preparedness

Financial institutions face unprecedented challenges from quantum computing and AI adoption.

Policy20 Solution: A specialised forum for developing coordinated regulatory responses to quantum security threats and creating ethical AI governance frameworks specifically tailored for Asia's financial services sector.