This presentation was given by Martin St-Hilaire, managing director at Titan FX, at a Symposium recently held by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: Exploring the role of the Financial Dealers Licence & Virtual Assets in National Development”.

Mr. St-Hilaire explores how knowledge industries such as fintech will be instrumental in diversifying the economy and unlocking “true independence” for the nation. He stresses the need to boost local training, to encourage Foreign Direct Investment, and to streamline work permits for foreign experts in order to foster the knowledge economy.

The Financial Markets Association also published a recap of all the day’s talks.