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Asia’s flagship FinTech event Hong Kong FinTech Week: Pushing Boundaries, Reaping Benefits will be held from 31 October – 4 November 2022 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Online. Thousands of FinTechs and financial professionals, investors, regulators and tech enthusiasts will attend this world-class, in-person conference and exhibition. Many more from different countries across the globe will join the live streams. Over 20,000+ tech-savvy attendees from all over the world will gather under the same roof to learn about the future trends, insights and challenges of FinTechs from 350+ international regulators, industry leaders and decision-makers. Here are four main reasons why you should not miss this event! 1. An opportunity to meet 20,000+ attendees from 80+ countries, 350+ global speakers, 300+ media, 180+ sponsors & exhibitors, 150+ startups and 25+ international delegations. All these people are gathering in one place to contribute to and celebrate the future of FinTech. 2. The matchmaking Deal Floor will connect you with FinTechs, startups, financial industry experts, regulators, decision-makers, business leads and future investors. Over 1,000 business meetings were set up last year through the Deal Floor. 3. Learn from the iconic global industry leaders about the trends, opportunities and challenges of the FinTech industry so you and your team can be inspired by their valuable insights under one roof. 4. Gain access to 20+ satellite events, networking events and grand exhibitions during the week. Here you can meet your future business partners or potential investors. For more info about the event: https://bit.ly/3SDtZxe

Congratulations to Dr. Evan Gibson, Research Assistant Professor supported by the HKU-SCF FinTech Academy, for the publication of his book A Regulatory Design for Financial Stability in Hong Kong!

Hosted by the HKU Reg/Tech Lab, the HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy and the HKU-edX Professional Certificate in FinTech, we are launching a new podcast, Regulatory Ramblings, discussing topics on the intersection of all things pertaining to finance, technology, law and regulation. It is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Bilibili.   The new podcast is a forum for those that appreciate long-form conversations, with new content available every middle and end of the month.  In our first episode, former covert agent Bill Majcher revisits his detailed operations involving financial crimes across the globe, from anti-money laundering investigations, surveillances on terrorist activities and infiltrating drug cartel operations.  Bill reveals the defining moments in his career, predicating his discussions on financial crimes and regulations.   Regulatory Ramblings Podcasts is led by Douglas Arner and Ajay Shamdasani of the University of Hong Kong.    Ajay is a veteran writer, editor and researcher based in Hong Kong with extensive knowledge in regulatory developments in Asia. His experience comes from a 15-year long career as a financial and legal journalist, editor and former correspondent with Thomson Reuters’ Regulatory Intelligence/Compliance Complete.  Douglas Arner (Kerry Holdings Professor in Law, HKU Faculty of Law) is a global expert and thought leader on issues relating to digital finance/financial technology, sustainability development and regulation.   Part Two of the Financial Crimes episode with Bill Majcher, focusing entirely on the money-laundering activities happening in Hong Kong and the region, will be released on 15 June 2022.  Visit https://www.hkufintech.com/regulatoryramblings to find out more!  Contacts: Ajay Shamdasani (ajayshk@yahoo.com) | Prof. Douglas Arner (douglas.arner@hku.hk)

HKU-SCF FinTech Academy has officially joined SDSN Hong Kong! We look forward to working closely with SDSN Hong Kong to achieve Agenda 2030.

HKU-SCF Scholarship in Financial Technology for BASc (FinTech) Programme for the academic year 2022/23 is now open for application. Deadline for submission: 30 June 2022