The annual Hong Kong Fintech Week is coming back next week for a multi-day event focusing on the latest innovations and trends emerging in the finance, banking and insurance sectors.

Organized by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and InvestHK, and co-organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Insurance Authority (IA), and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the 2022 Hong Kong Fintech Week will take place from October 31, 2022 to November 04, 2022, with the main physical conference to be held on October 31 and November 01.

This year’s event is set to attract more than 20 000 attendees and over 3 million views online from over 80 economies. Over 250 speakers, 400 sponsors and exhibitors, and more than 30 international delegations will be joining the event, which will be themed “Pushing Boundaries, Reaping Benefits.”

Global leaders in innovation, technology and finance will explore the future development of fintech through four key themes – global fintech outlook, fintech in Mainland China and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the implementation of emerging technologies, and digital assets – with topics covered including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, the metaverse, environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, and more.

This year’s event will be held as a hybrid event, taking place both in-person at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) as well as virtually.

Hong Kong eases requirements on arrival, But 0+3 will apply

Those attending in-person will be pleased to learn that COVID-19 related requirements have recently been eased to encourage travels into Hong Kong.

Since September 26, inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan are no longer required to go through compulsory quarantine. Instead, the arrangement upon arrival in Hong Kong has been changed to “0+3” and replaced by three days of medical surveillance during which inbound persons are free to go out. They are, however, obliged to comply with Amber Code restrictions under the Vaccine Pass, followed by a four-day self-monitoring period, making it a seven-day observation period in total.

Inbound travelers are required to conduct nucleic acid tests at community testing centers, mobile testing stations or other recognized institutions on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6 (the day of arrival being Day 0) upon arrival in Hong Kong, supplemented by daily self-arranged rapid antigen test (RAT) from Day 1 to Day 7.

Prior to boarding, travelers will need to present a declaration of a negative result of a self-arranged RAT conducted within 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure. This declaration should be made via the online Health & Quarantine Information Declaration of the Department of Health of the Hong Kong government.

Boarding requirement of having completed vaccination for Hong Kong residents have also been lifted, though non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 or above are still required to be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption certificate before they are allowed to board a flight for Hong Kong.

This means if you plan to attend physical, you should come to HK three days ahead of the conference.

For those looking to attend remotely, the 2022 Hong Kong Fintech Week will feature 100+ hours of content which will be live-streamed across the two-day agenda of the main conference. Participants simply need to download and use the HKFTW22 app to tune into the virtual events they wish to join.

With the 2022 Hong Kong Fintech Week just around the corner, we’ve delved into the main conference’s agenda to curate some of the most anticipated sessions. These presentations and panel discussions feature global heavy-weighted speakers and focus on the hottest topics and trends arising in the global fintech scene.

Day 1 – October 31, 2022

Keynote Remarks

9:15-9:25 | Global Stage

SPEAKER: Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong SAR

Opening Keynote

9:25-9:40 | Global Stage

SPEAKER: Eddie Yue, Chief Executive, HKMA

Digital Assets, Blockchain & Smart Contracts Reinventing Finance

9:50-10:30 | Web3 Stage

During the “Digital Assets, Blockchain & Smart Contracts Reinventing Finance” session on the Web3 Stage, experts from the blockchain industry will discuss the most urging challenges and opportunities arising from the emerging digital assets sector. In particular, they will explore how regulators and policymakers can provide more clarity for better adoption in a rapidly growing industry, share how industry players should prepare for themselves for these technologies, and discuss the primary opportunities and challenges for digital assets and blockchain technology in 2023.

SPEAKERS:

• Sean Lee, Senior Advisor, Crypto Council for Innovation;
• Shane Akeroyd, President, Digital Asset;
• Emma Pecenicic, Head of Digital Propositions & Partnerships, APACxJ / Board of Director / Founding Member, Fidelity International / Fintech Association of Hong-Kong/ Web3 Women; and
• Umar Farooq, Global Head of Financial Institution Payments / CEO, Onyx by JP Morgan (Remote).

MODERATOR: Calvin Hung, Director of Product, BCG Digital Ventures

Finance, Technology & The Future: Big Challenges, Bigger Opportunities

10:15-10:55 | Global Stage

During the “Finance, Technology & The Future: Big Challenges, Bigger Opportunities” session on the Global Stage, Sam Bankman-Fried, Co-Founder & CEO, FTX will delve into the megatrends in the fintech sector and how these are reshaping the financial landscape by opening up new markets and opportunities. Bankman-Fried will also explore how new technologies are supporting the fight for financial inclusion and creating a more sustainable future.

SPEAKER: Sam Bankman-Fried, Co-Founder & CEO, FTX (Remote)

MODERATOR: Henri Arslanian, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Nine Blocks Capital Management

Fireside Chat

10:55-11:15 | Global Stage

SPEAKERS:

• Howard Lee, Deputy Chief Executive, HKMA; and
• Cecilia Skingsley, Head of BIS Innovation Hub, Bank for International Settlements.

Unleashing the Potential of Alternative Data & Explainable AI for Your Credit Decisions

11:45-12:15 | Future Stage

During the “Unleashing the Potential of Alternative Data & Explainable AI for Your Credit Decisions” session on the Future Stage, top executives from the University of Hong Kong, Amazon Web Services and TransUnion, will share how AI/ML, data and technology are being used to manage and optimize credit risk amidst market uncertainties. They will also delve into how technology can help lenders identify the changing nature of customers, as well as the new and emerging challenges for counterparty credit risk.

SPEAKERS:

• Brian Tang, Founder, ACMI & LITE Lab at University of Hong Kong;
• Mark Arel, Head of AWS Professional Services, Hong Kong, Amazon Web Services; and
• Marie Claire Lim Moore, Regional President, Asia Pacific & Hong Kong CEO, TransUnion.

MODERATOR: James Lee, Partner, PwC Hong Kong

Embracing New Opportunities in The GBA for a Sustainable Future

11:45-12:30 | Global Stage

During the “Embracing New Opportunities in The GBA for a Sustainable Future” session on the Global Stage, senior executives from the region’s largest banks and financial institutions will discuss the trends observed in the banking industry, including the integration of ESG principles and innovation by incumbents. They will also discuss how Hong Kong is becoming a two-way gateway between the GBA market and the international market.

SPEAKERS:

• Calvin Choi, Chairman, AMTD Group;
• Sun Yu, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive, Bank of China (Hong Kong);
• Angel Ng, Head of Asia, Citi Global Wealth;
• Luanne Lim, Chief Executive, Hong Kong, HSBC; and
• Mary Huen, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong; Cluster Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Macau, Standard Chartered.

MODERATOR: Josephine Kwan, Partner, PwC Hong Kong

The Future Landscape of Blockchain Development in Hong Kong

11:55-12:25 | Web3 Stage

During the “The Future Landscape of Blockchain Development in Hong Kong” on the Web3 Stage, experts from the blockchain industry will discuss the proliferation of the technology across different emerging and important initiatives and how businesses should prepare themselves for the future.

SPEAKERS:

• Evan Auyang, Group President, Animoca Brands (Remote);
• Duncan Wong, CEO, CryptoBLK Limited;
• David Chang, Founding Partner, MindWorks Capital; and
• Plato K. T. Yip, CEO, Treelion.

MODERATOR: King Au, Executive Director, Financial Services Development Council

The Institutionalization of Crypto Assets

12:25-12:55 | Web3 Stage

During the “Institutionalization of Crypto Assets” session, top executives from Binance, HashKey Group and Token Bay Capital will explore how financial institutions treat digital assets, how tokenization will reshape the future of financial markets and how regulations have failed to keep pace with the ever-changing crypto industry.

SPEAKERS:

• Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional, Binance;
• Michel Lee, Executive President, HashKey Group; and
• Lucy Gazmararian, Founder and Managing Partner, Token Bay Capital.
• MODERATOR: Duncan Fitzgerald, Partner, PwC Hong Kong

Meta Meets the Future – Stepping Into the Metaverse

13:35-13:50 | Global Stage

SPEAKER: Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta APAC, Meta (Remote)

Pushing Boundaries, Reaping Benefits

14:15-14:55 | Global Stage

During the “Pushing Boundaries, Reaping Benefits” sessions, speakers representing the Hong Kong government, Citibank and Tencent will explore the evolution of the financial sector, explain why the right governance, regulations and incentives are the foundations for growth across the GBA, and share how businesses should assess risks whilst embracing technology to scale up their operational resilience and digital strategies.

SPEAKERS:

• Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Hong Kong SAR;
• Vicky Kong, Consumer Business Manager, Citibank Hong Kong; and
• Forest Lin, Corporate Vice President, Head of Tencent Financial Technology, Tencent.

MODERATOR: Enoch Yiu, Chief Reporter, Business, South China Morning Post

Evolution of Payment Solutions Across the Fintech Landscape

15:05-15:35 | Web3 Stage

During the “Evolution of Payment Solutions Across the Fintech Landscape” sessions, top executives from the Ant Group, Checkout.com and LianLian Global will delve into the evolution of the payment ecosystem, changing customer expectations and the rise of cryptocurrency and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The speakers will also explain why partnering with a fintech/tech firm might be the most cost-efficient way to reach new customers and unlock new technology access.

SPEAKERS:

• Jennifer Tan, EVP – Strategy Development & Government Affairs, GBA, Ant Group;
• Evans Lam, Head of Enterprise Development, Hong Kong, Checkout.com (Remote); and
• Arthur Zhu, CEO, LianLian Global.

MODERATOR: Dharini Kannan Hemant, CEO, PayMe, HSBC

Adopting an Active ESG Approach for Inclusive and Green Finance

16:10-16:40 | Global Stage

During the “Adopting an Active ESG Approach for Inclusive and Green Finance” session, business leaders representing the Ant Group, GoImpact and HSBC will discuss how a structured and balanced ESG strategy can deliver long-term value creation and how technology can support the alignment of organizations’ lending and investment strategies. The speakers will also explain the benefits of embracing ESG principles and delve into the risks of inaction.

SPEAKERS:

• Sabrina Peng, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ant Group;
• Helene Li, CEO & Co-Founder, GoImpact; and
• Justin Wu, Managing Director, Co-Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific, HSBC.

MODERATOR: Neil Tan, Chairman / CEO, Fintech Association HK / Neptune Digital

Global Leaders Series – The Economy of Tomorrow

16:40-17:10 | Global Stage

“The Economy of Tomorrow” session, part of the Global Leaders Series, will see Daniel Pinto, President & COO, JPMorgan Chase, and Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered, discuss how banks are adapting to new digital realities and the rise of green and sustainable finance. The speakers will also share what they believe the banking industry will look like in the future.

MODERATOR: Yvonne Man, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

Day 2 – November 01, 2022

Opening Keynote Address

9:05-9:15 | Global Stage

SPEAKER: Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Hong Kong SAR

Keynote Remarks

9:15-9:25 | Global Stage

SPEAKER: Jin Liqun, President & Chair, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Opportunities and Challenges ESG Brings to GBA

9:35-10:05 | Future Stage

During the “Opportunities and Challenges ESG Brings to GBA” session on the Future Stage, top executives from Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Financial Services Development Council and Harvest Global Investments, will share how Hong Kong can tap into ESG and green finance opportunities, delving into the challenges ahead. The speakers will also explore the different ESG strategies available and why the finance sector should embrace the trend moving forward.

SPEAKERS:

• Arnold Chow, Deputy General Manager, Personal Digital Banking Product Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong);
• King Au, Executive Director, Financial Services Development Council; and
• Thomas Kwan, CEO, Harvest Global Investments.

MODERATOR: Julie Zhu, Head of Hong Kong Bureau, Senior Reporter, 21^st Century Business Herald

Panel Discussion

10:05-10:35 | Future Stage

A Panel Discussion will be held from 10:05 to 10:35 on the Future Stage, featuring Biao Xue, Managing Director, China International Capital Corporation (International); and Yali Zhu, Managing Director of Huatai Financial Holdings (HK), Head of Fintech & Retail Business, Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong). The session will see the two speakers present the latest developments of the application of fintech in the securities market and the main pain points and opportunities in the securities industry. The speakers will also share their outlook of fintech in the securities industry.

SPEAKERS:

• Biao Xue, Managing Director, China International Capital Corporation (International); and
• Yali Zhu, Managing Director of Huatai Financial Holdings (HK), Head of Fintech & Retail Business, Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong).

MODERATOR: Wei Wang, Chief Representative, Hong Kong Representative Office of Shanghai Stock Exchange

GBA as the Leading Powerhouse of Innovation

10:20-11:00 | Global Stage

During the “GBA as the Leading Powerhouse of Innovation” session on the Global Stage, Jessica Tan, Co-CEO & Executive Director, Ping An Group, will discuss how Hong Kong is emerging as a two-way gateway between the GBA market and the international market and how jurisdictions can establish a globally competitive innovation and technology hub. Tan will also explore cross-boundary funding and opportunities in the sector.

MODERATOR: Nicolas Aguzin, CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

From Open API to Open Finance, Enabling a Cross-industry Collaboration to Define the Future of Financial Services

10:35-11:05 | Future Stage

During the “From Open API to Open Finance, Enabling a Cross-industry Collaboration to Define the Future of Financial Services” session on the Future Stage, top executives from China Construction Bank (Asia), FWD Insurance, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and Standard Chartered, will provide live examples of cross-industry collaboration using open API, explore future potentials of open finance, and discuss the role of participants in the open finance ecosystem.

SPEAKERS:

• Annie Chen, Chief Retail Banking Officer, China Construction Bank (Asia);
• Samuel Cheung, Chief Technology & Operations Officer, FWD Hong Kong & Macau, FWD Insurance;
• Crystal Fok, Head of STP Platform, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation; and
• Gary Lau, Executive Director, Head of Digital Services & Open Banking, Standard Chartered.

MODERATOR: Fanny Yuen, Managing Director, Accenture

Customer-Centric Digital Journey

11:10-11:50 | Future Stage

During the “Customer-Centric Digital Journey” session on the Future Stage, executives from AMTD Group, Kyash, Meta and Standard Chartered, will explore how leaders can build a customer success function and mindset at an organizational level, why designing a winning growth strategy is essential to maximize capital gains, and how organizations can tap into and integrate the different data silos to create better customer experiences.

SPEAKERS:

• Kevin Zhang, Executive Director of AMTD Insurtech Group, AMTD Group;
• Shinichi Takatori, Founder & CEO, Kyash;
• Rachel Tang, Business Director, Greater China, Meta; and
• Roel Louwhoff, Chief Transformation, Technology & Operations Officer, Standard Chartered.

MODERATOR: Allen Wong, Hong Kong Consulting & Deloitte Digital Practice Leader, Deloitte China

New Opportunities for Financial Innovation

11:40-12:20 | Global Stage

During the “New Opportunities for Financial Innovation” on the Global Stage, experts from AIA Group, DBS Bank (HK), J.P. Morgan and Two Sigma Asia-Pacific, will share how institutions can avoid technology traps and realize their full potential, and explore how emerging technologies can rekindle Hong Kong’s economic growth in the post-COVID era.

SPEAKERS:

• Jacky Chan, Regional Chief Executive & Group Chief Distribution Officer, AIA Group;
• Sebastian Paredes, CEO, DBS Bank (HK);
• Harshika Patel, CEO, Hong Kong, J.P. Morgan; and
• Kenny Lam, CEO, Two Sigma Asia-Pacific.

MODERATOR: Steve Engle, Chief North Asia TV Correspondent, Bloomberg Television

Out of the Labs: Has Practical Enterprise Blockchain Sustainability Reached Success

11:40-12:10 | Web3 Stage

During the “Out of the Labs: Has Practical Enterprise Blockchain Sustainability Reached Success” session on the Web3 Stage, Nelson Chan, Head of Financial Services Business Development, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Amazon Web Services; and Karen Qian, Associate Director at Digital Asset, Digital Asset, will discuss the rise of enterprise blockchain platforms and whether or not interoperability standards are needed for enterprise-grade blockchain. The speakers will also share how organizations can build high-performing blockchain applications to overcome scalability issues and surpass user milestones.

From Digital Connectivity to Smart Living, and the Emergence of Fintech Platforms to Empower Day-To-Day Living

11:50-12:20 | Future Stage

SPEAKERS:

• Justin Hu, Chief Executive & Executive Director, Airstar Bank;
• Louis Liu, Founder & CEO, FOMO Pay (Remote);
• Alvin Kwock, Co-Founder, OneDegree/OneInfinity; and
• Poman Lo, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Regal Hotels Group.

MODERATOR: Raymond Yung, Vice Chairman of AMTD Group’s Global Advisory Committee, AMTD IDEA Group

Hong Kong – Asia’s Carbon Trading Hub of the Future?

13:10-13:40 | Hong Kong Stage

SPEAKERS:

• Glenda So, Co-Head of Markets, HKEX; and
• Fred Sheu, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Hong Kong.

MODERATOR: Richard Lin, Partner, China Head of Compliance Carbon Market, KPMG

Building a Sustainable Future Talent Pipeline

13:55-14:30 | Future Stage

During the “Building a Sustainable Future Talent Pipeline” session on the Future Stage, experts from the fintech and banking industries will share how organizations can leverage the GBA to solve financial Industry talent challenges and the role of regulations and corporation policies in talent mobility and transfers across the GBA.

SPEAKERS:

• Jason Pau, Senior Director, Ant Group;
• Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport; and
• Kai Li, Associate Dean / Secretary-General, Shenzhen Institute for Financial Stability and Development / Shenzhen-Hongkong-Macau Fintech Professional Program (Remote).

MODERATOR: Edward Au, Southern Region Managing Partner, Deloitte China

A Hybrid Wealth Management Industry: Traditional Wealth Managers vs Robo-Advisors

14:10-14:50 | Hong Kong Stage

During the “Hybrid Wealth Management Industry: Traditional Wealth Managers vs Robo-Advisors” session on the Hong Kong Stage, bankers, wealth managers and fintech professionals will explore how technology and innovation are closing the wealth gap, how digitalization and robo-advisors are helping wealth managers in tackling client challenges and changing demands, and why organizations should create a hybrid wealth management approach to create an embedded customer experience.

SPEAKERS:

• Joyce Leung, Assistant General Manager, Personal Digital Banking Product Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong);
• Sami Abouzahr, Head of Investments & Wealth Solutions, Wealth & Personal Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC;
• DongXia Chen, Deputy General Manager, Taiping Financial Holdings Company Limited; and
• John Robson, Chief Commercial Officer, Quantifeed.

MODERATOR: Brit Blakeney Anghelakis, SVP, Digital Strategy & Wealth Management – Asia, Franklin Templeton

Ethical AI

15:35-16:05 | Future Stage

During the “Ethical AI” session on the Future Stage, top executives from Blu Artificial Intelligence, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and SenseTime will explain what responsible AI is and how organizations can install the principles of transparency and accountability in their practices.

SPEAKERS:

• Kevin Pereira, Managing Director, Blu Artificial Intelligence;
• Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice (ESG, Sustainable Finance, Fintech), Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and
• Esther Wong, Managing Director, SenseTime.

MODERATOR: Elliott Gotkine, Moderator, Journalist

The Role of Crypto in a Fiat World

15:55-16:25 | Web3 Stage

During the “The Role of Crypto in a Fiat World” session on the Web3 Stage, experts from AAX Trends, FTX Ventures and OKX, will explore whether volatility in crypto markets has delayed mass adoption, and if regulators should develop a framework to regulate the crypto-asset market.

SPEAKERS:

• Ben Caselin, VP, Head of Research & Strategy, AAX Trends;
• Adam Jin, Partner, FTX Ventures; and
• Jerry Le, Vice President of Engineering, OKX.

MODERATOR: Anthony Sar, Founder & CEO, Finnovasia

 

Further information can be found at the Hong Kong Fintech News website.