"Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) have the potential to replace cash, but adoption could take time," said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023.

Even as cash grows incompatible with the digital economy, how prudent must countries be in their adoption of CBDCs?

On this special Singapore Fintech Festival edition of Morning Shot, Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union shares her perspective.

Presented by: Ryan Huang 

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

"Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) have the potential to replace cash, but adoption could take time," said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023.
Even as cash grows incompatible with the digital economy, how prudent must countries be in their adoption of CBDCs?
On this special Singapore Fintech Festival edition of Morning Shot, Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union shares her perspective.
Presented by: Ryan Huang 
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Music/sound credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.