Emmanuel Daniel
Emmanuel Daniel is an author, advisor and a global thought leader on geopolitics, the future of finance and their impact on business and society. He was listed as a top 10 global influencer in the “Fintech Power50” list for 2021 and 2022. He is also a model train enthusiast.
Emmanuel founded the research, publication and consulting house, TAB Global, in 1996. Through its platforms such as The Asian Banker, Wealth and Society, The Banking Academy and TAB Insights, Emmanuel has extensive contacts with leaders in corporations and governments around the world.
He has served, or is serving, in advisory or consulting roles for various public or private sector institutions and is a well regarded mentor and confidante in leadership circles.
He won the Citibank Excellence in Business Journalism for Asia in 1999 for his work on the internet in banking. “The Asian Banker Summit” won the best finance conference from the Asian Conference and Summit Awards in 2012. He is regularly interviewed on BBC, CNBC and Bloomberg.
In his first book, “The Great Transition – the personalization of finance is here” published in September 2022, Emmanuel outlines how the banking industry will evolve from being focused on platform technologies to a level of personalization never seen before. He describes the roles of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, gaming and other technologies in this transition. The book was written to help disruptor technologies in finance chart their course.
The book features forewords written by former congressman Barney Frank, the co-author of the Dodd-Frank Act legislations that regulates the financial industry in the US today and Richard Sandor, an innovator widely regarded as the “father of financial futures”.
His writings are also based on his extensive travel, now across 130 countries and counting. He posts regularly on his blog and is working towards his second book which is tentatively entitled “The Winning Civilization” and due for publication in 2024.
As an entrepreneur, he was previously a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), a prestigious grouping of young business owners worldwide.
Emmanuel was trained as a lawyer, has degrees from the National University of Singapore and the University of London, and attended a course on economics at Columbia University in New York. He divides his time between Singapore, Beijing and New York when not traveling extensively.
Empowering financial services
Empowering financial services
Speaker's Agenda
We will explore the evolving landscape of global financial centres and the key factors shaping their future. As financial hubs worldwide adapt to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting economic trends, it is crucial to understand the driving forces behind these transformations. We will then zoom in into Malta’s Financial Centre.
The panel will explore Malta's financial centre and its pivotal role in driving the nation's economic development. We will delve into the strategic initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and innovative financial services that have positioned Malta as a dynamic hub for international business. We will examine key factors contributing to its success, including robust financial regulations, an efficient tax environment, and a skilled workforce. Additionally, we will highlight how Malta's financial sector fosters economic growth, attracts foreign investment, and supports local enterprises, ultimately propelling the country's global economic standing.
Through insightful commentary, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions, our panelists will delve into specific economic trends such as inflation, interest rates, and global trade dynamics. Explore how these trends are reshaping investment strategies, risk management practices, and the overall business landscape for financial institutions.
Moderator: Eva Szalay, Independent Financial Journalist, Financial Writer
Video Message: Kotaro Ishi, Mission Chief at International Monetary Fund
