Advancing Future Economies: NTU Opens Research Institute for Finance, Technology and Society
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has launched a new interdisciplinary research institute to advance innovation across business, economics, finance, technology and society in the digital age.
The Global Institute of Finance, Technology, and Society (GIFTS), jointly established by NTU’s Nanyang Business School and the College of Computing and Data Science, will drive research, education, industry collaboration and policy engagement in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, digital assets and digital economies.
Led by President’s Chair Professor Lin William Cong, GIFTS aims to explore how AI, markets and society interact, while strengthening Singapore’s position as a trusted global financial hub. The institute was officially launched during the finale of NBS30, attended by Minister Josephine Teo and Nobel Laureate Thomas Sargent.
NTU President Professor Ho Teck Hua said GIFTS will address complex challenges at the intersection of finance, AI and society, while Dean Professor Jun Yang highlighted its role in translating research into real-world solutions.
GIFTS will focus on AI-driven financial systems, policy research and global collaboration through initiatives such as Economic World Models and Global InferenceNet, which simulate economies and train AI research agents.
By connecting disciplines and partners worldwide, GIFTS aims to shape responsible innovation and the future of digital economies.
