Business leaders from around the world will gather in Hong Kong to share insights at the 13th Asian Financial Forum, which takes place on 13 and 14 January 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Under the theme «Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness», global financial experts, policymakers, business leaders and economists will examine topical issues in the global economy and explore new opportunities.
This year’s Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will feature discussions on a wide range of issues such as the new global economy, fintech, sustainable and inclusive development, and green financing, offering participants a head start in identifying new economic challenges and opportunities.
Janet Yellen Shares Perspectives
At the keynote luncheon on the first day of the AFF, one of the highlights of the event, former Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Janet Yellen, will be the keynote speaker.
The keynote speaker at the luncheon on the second day of the forum will be Nobel Prize winner Abhijit Banerjee, who will address the subject of financial inclusion, sharing his perspectives on the economic policies and financial inclusion progress in developing countries, particularly in India.
Fintech Showcase
Innovation and technology have had a profound impact on the development of the financial industry. The FinTech Showcase, launched last year, returns to feature nearly 60 local and overseas international financial institutions and technological enterprises, including Assured Asset Management, Nippon Electric Company (NEC), Ping An OneConnect and Standard Chartered, presenting a wide range of fintech innovations and cutting-edge solutions.
Moreover, the new FinTechHK Start-Up Salon will showcase a plethora of next-generation business ideas from fintech startups from Hong Kong and beyond.
