The first fintech event of 2017 will see 24 startups from across the globe heading to Hong Kong as part of the week long StartmeupHK Festival. 2017 is expected to be another year of disruption with more financial technology innovations putting pressure on banks and traditional financial services providers.
The 24 startups will be competing for their chance at the coveted Best in Show prize of $10,000 at the Fintech Finals 2017 (FF17) pitch competition at PMQ in Hong Kong on January 19, 2017.
Among the guest speakers will be Amy Lo, Head of UBS Wealth Management Greater China & Country Head of UBS Hong Kong.
Each startup will have just 5 minutes to pitch their business in front of industry judges and a live audience. Here is the complete list of finalists that will be competing at the Fintech Finals 2017 in Hong Kong.
Asia Lures Global Innovators
Such is the pull of Asian fintech exposure that entrants from the Asia-Pacific region will be competing with innovators from Mexico,Sweden and Brazil.
In addition, to receiving the plaudits, the final winning team will be invited for a co-creation engagement with Visa at its Innovation Center in Singapore, to explore and ideate on business solutions and opportunities together with a team of subject matter experts from across Visa’s business.
The FF17 is part of the week long StartmeupHK Festival organised by Next Money a global fintech community that fosters the reinvention of finance through design, innovation and entrepreneurship.
