Ravi Menon, Managing Director of Monetary Authority of Singapore in this speech names Finance, technology, trust as the three musketeers:
- Set in the 17th century, the novel recounts the journey of D’Artagnan, who left for Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard, and how he overcomes all adversities.
- Together with him are three musketeers with contrasting personalities:
- Athos who is intelligent;
- Porthos who is adventurous; and
- Aramis who is true and faithful.
- But together they form a well-balanced trio that supports D’Artagnan on his journey.
The three musketeers today are Finance, Technology, and Trust, corresponding to Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Society is D’Artagnan.
- Can the three modern musketeers work together to support Society?
- Can they complement one another? Can they click?
Finance is Athos, Tech is Porthos and Trust Aramis:
Like Athos, Finance is wise but can be complicated, and to some extent, mysterious and non-accessible to many people. As a result, Finance – at least in its traditional form – is losing its appeal.
Technology is akin to Porthos, the fearless musketeer who is eager to try new ways for a better future. In a similar vein, Technology presents us opportunities to revitalise Finance.
Trust is similar to Aramis, the third musketeer who is faithful and values friendship. Trust is a key attribute for the success of a financial ecosystem.
Hmm..Nice way to present the complex ideas…
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