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The Global FinTech Alliance is the first global, structured and representative voice of the FinTech sector before regulators, supervisors, central banks and international bodies, uniting 130 countries through their national and regional associations.
About the alliance
A structured international voice
A global platform for institutional cooperation, policy coordination and responsible FinTech development.
One coordinated voice connecting FinTech ecosystems across 130 countries.
The Global FinTech Alliance is a structured and representative international voice for the FinTech and digital finance industry before regulators, supervisors, central banks, international organisations and institutional stakeholders.
The Alliance connects national, regional and continental FinTech organisations across an ecosystem spanning 130 countries and 60,000 FinTech companies worldwide.
Its global network is organised across five interactive regions: Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, while maintaining representation from the individual ecosystems that make up each region.
Through institutional cooperation, cross-border dialogue and policy coordination, the Alliance works to reduce fragmentation, improve interoperability, strengthen financial inclusion and support responsible innovation across global digital finance markets.
Global representation
Representing130 countries&60,000 FinTech
The Global FinTech Alliance brings together national and regional associations to provide a structured global counterpart for regulators, supervisors, central banks and international institutions.
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Reports, manifestos & policy frameworks
Common objectives
The 10 Goalsof GFA
Ten shared objectives defining the priorities of the Global FinTech Alliance and its member associations across the international FinTech ecosystem.
Global FinTech AllianceFinancial inclusion & Education
Make financial services accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Neutral Competition & AI Governance
Pair technological innovation with knowledge and training.
International collaboration
Share best practices and build alliances across borders.
Regulatory influence
Shape balanced regulation that enables innovation and stability.
Sustainability & responsibility
Drive social and environmental responsibility sector-wide.
Diversity & inclusive leadership
Build diverse, representative leadership across the ecosystem.
Consumer security & protection
Set standards for data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.
Women's leadership in FinTech
Advance and give visibility to women across FinTech.
Access to capital & startups Incubation
Connect FinTech companies with investors and funding.
Transparency & good governance
Operate with ethical, transparent, accountable governance.
Regulatory framework
FinTech Golden Rules
Global Standards for Regulation
A three-layer governance framework for digital finance.
- Layer
Regulatory Principles
- Competitive Neutrality & Proportionality (Global Passporting)
- Consumer Protection & Responsible Finance
- Layer
Digital Foundations
- AI Governance & Responsible AI
- Digital Identity & Credential Standards
- Open Finance, Data Sharing & Data Governance
- Cybersecurity & Operational Resilience
- Layer
Digital Financial Markets & Infrastructure
- Digital Assets & Stablecoin Infrastructure
- Payments, Wallets & Cross-Border Interoperability
- Payment Infrastructure, Processing & Settlement
- Open Insurance, Embedded Protection & Digital Risk
Why we need the WFF
The Industry Demands
The Global FinTech Alliance members have asked to solve these five gaps through the WFF.
Smart Regulation & Harmonization
- Risk-based, activity-aligned regulation
- International coordination & convergence
- Frameworks that enable innovation
Open Finance & Interoperable Infrastructure
- Fair access to core infrastructure
- Open, globally interoperable APIs
- Connected ecosystems, less fragmentation
Global Payments & Digital Identity
- Faster, cheaper cross-border payments
- Interoperable digital identity
- Shared KYC / AML standards
Data, AI & Digital Trust
- Secure, responsible data access
- Clear frameworks for AI adoption
- Cybersecurity, resilience & governance
Financial Inclusion & Sustainable Growth
- Broader access to digital finance worldwide
- Financial & digital literacy
- Innovation for long-term sustainability
GFA Flagship Event
World FinTech Forum 2027
The global gathering that brings the FinTech industry together with regulators, supervisors and central banks.
External research
Reference FinTech reports
A curated selection of reports and research from leading international institutions shaping the global conversation on FinTech, digital finance and financial innovation.
Explore GFA resources →- IMF2025
Financial Access Survey 2025: Fintech, a Catalyst for Financial Services Access, Innovation and Growth
FinTech · Financial access
A global assessment of how FinTech innovation is reshaping access to and use of financial services, with particular attention to digital finance, lending, payments and remaining data gaps.
Read report - WORLD BANK2025
The Global Findex Database 2025
Financial inclusion · Digital finance
A major global reference on how individuals access and use financial services, payments and digital connectivity across economies worldwide.
Read report - BIS2026
BIS Annual Economic Report 2026
Tokenisation · Financial infrastructure
Research on the evolution of the monetary and financial system, including tokenisation, distributed ledger technology and programmable financial infrastructure.
Read report - WORLD BANKReference
Fintech and the Future of Finance
FinTech · Regulation · Supervision
A foundational study of the digital transformation of financial services and its implications for markets, regulation, supervision, competition and financial inclusion.
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Upcoming events
Where the GFA will be next
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National and regional FinTech associations join the GFA to shape global regulation and connect their ecosystems worldwide.