According to a recent LinkedIn post from Thunes, the company is highlighting the selection of Chief Delivery Officer Nicole Li Wanning for the 2026 Money20/20 Asia Rise Up program. The post also notes that Vice President of Network Strategy and Commercialisation Lakshmi Rajagopalan, a member of the prior cohort, has been invited back as a speaker.
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The LinkedIn post suggests that Thunes views participation in Rise Up as aligned with its role in evolving cross-border payments and fostering leadership in fintech. For investors, such visibility at a major industry conference may support Thunes’ positioning within global payments networks and could help deepen partnerships and commercial opportunities in the Asia fintech ecosystem.
The emphasis on women in fintech and leadership development may also indicate a strategic focus on diversity and long-term talent cultivation within Thunes’ management ranks. While the post does not provide financial metrics or concrete business deals, sustained presence at Money20/20 Asia could enhance brand recognition and influence in the competitive cross-border payments space.