Invented over a decade ago, blockchain technology and its applications have evolved and become mainstream. From the limited use in a single digital currency trading at the beginning, blockchain technology is now used not only in the real economy but also across financial institutions. In financial services alone, blockchain is used by banks, insurance companies, payment companies in such areas as international payment, money-laundering protection, carbon credit trading, and many more.
Indeed, across the financial services sector, the adoption of blockchain and other advanced technologies has enabled the enhancement of efficiency and better allocation of financial and human resources. Hong Kong, as a leading international financial centre in Asia, has a flourishing ecosystem, comprising startups and established tech businesses in the field, investors, as well as consumers/users of such technologies. With the blockchain technology adoption proliferating across different emerging and important initiatives, from carbon credit trading to metaverse, does Hong Kong have what it takes to facilitate the blooming ecosystem and the demand for it? What more needs to be done to make ourselves more future proof?
In this panel, the FSDC and The Red Date Technology has invited experts from GFT Financial Ltd. And Quinlan & Associates to share their views on relevant topics, which include:
- Core strengths of Hong Kong’s fintech/blockchain ecosystem
- Areas that will require further policy support
- The outlook of fintech/blockchain talent market
FSDC Panel
Date: 17 November 2022 (Day 1)
Time: 19:45-20:25 (HK Time) / 11:45-12:25 (UK Time)
Topic: Trends and Opportunities of Virtual Assets and Blockchain in Hong Kong
Other distinguished speakers in the panel include:
- Benjamin Quinlan, CEO & Managing Partner, Quinlan & Associates (See bio)
- Tim Bailey, Vice President of Global Sales, Red Date Technology (See bio)
- Richard Dhuny, Senior Consultant, GFT Financial Ltd. (See bio)
Moderator:
- King Au, Executive Director, FSDC (See bio)
More details on: https://www.cityandfinancialglobal.com/the-crypto-leaders-symposium
