Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal Co. with the sponsorship of Smart Dubai Office, Dubai’s government entity leading the Smart City transformation with the higher aim of achieving happiness, and in cooperation with UAE Bank Federation will be organizing the “UNLOCK” Blockchain: the Future of Sharing Economy to be held at Ritz Carlton DIFC in Dubai UAE from 14^th of January until 15^th of January 2018. The event will bring together more than 400 attendees from across the MENA region and parts of Asia.

Decision makers from private and public sector, as well as international and regional speakers will be at the event that will gather Blockchain proponents determined to building the Blockchain ecosystem as we speak. For further details, check www.unlock-bc.com

Register now and receive a 20% discount with code fintechnews20

Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal Co. with the sponsorship of Smart Dubai Office, Dubai’s government entity leading the Smart City transformation with the higher aim of achieving happiness, and in cooperation with UAE Bank Federation will be organizing the “UNLOCK” Blockchain: the Future of Sharing Economy to be held at Ritz Carlton DIFC in Dubai UAE from 14^th of January until 15^th of January 2018. The event will bring together more than 400 attendees from across the MENA region and parts of Asia.

Decision makers from private and public sector, as well as international and regional speakers will be at the event that will gather Blockchain proponents determined to building the Blockchain ecosystem as we speak. For further details, check www.unlock-bc.com

Register now and receive a 20% discount with code fintechnews20

Blockchain Economic Forum 2018 is a three-day high-end event with 1000+ attendees, 100 top-notch speakers, and well-prepared agenda aims to drive the discussion on the blockchain expansion, innovations, and integration with our existing economy.

Join BEF to meet the most prominent names in the field of the blockchain, gain wisdom and insights from premier leaders in the industry, learn valuable new skills, increase awareness of new blockchain projects and network with other crypto professionals.

For more information, visit here: https://bef.latoken.com/

Blockchain Economic Forum 2018 is a three-day high-end event with 1000+ attendees, 100 top-notch speakers, and well-prepared agenda aims to drive the discussion on the blockchain expansion, innovations, and integration with our existing economy.

Join BEF to meet the most prominent names in the field of the blockchain, gain wisdom and insights from premier leaders in the industry, learn valuable new skills, increase awareness of new blockchain projects and network with other crypto professionals.

For more information, visit here: https://bef.latoken.com/

In February 2018, Seamless Thailand will bring together key experts, innovators and entrepreneurs to dive deep into the essential trends transforming the payments, retail and e-commerce industries across Thailand.

Seamless Thailand will be 2 days packed with the latest content on topics such as digital payments, the Thai National payments ecosystem, omni-channel retailing, financial inclusion, blockchain, e-commerce, transfer and remittances, social and mobile commerce, fulfilment and much more.

Over 60 financial, retail and e-commerce thought leaders from global institutions like Facebook, Big C, Siam Commercial Bank, IndoSuisse, The Bank of Thailand, Ascend Group, Pomelo, Krungsri Bank, Eatigo, Priceza, TMB Bank, Go Tasty, Chilindo, Kinkao, FitCraze, Central Group, the ETDA, Thai Fintech Association, the National Innovation Agency and more will be taking the stage to exchange ideas and share best practices.

Click here for more details - https://goo.gl/kshCNi
Get 15% off with code: BCEP

MoneyLIVE: Indonesia 2018 will bring together senior representatives including key decision makers from banks, start-ups, FinTechs and regulators to provide a strategic overview of the Indonesian banking landscape. This conference will look at the transformation of banking being driven by adoption of digital technology and platforms, the rise of start-ups and FinTechs, the growing market for modern banking services, and the desire for improved financial inclusion.

Register now and get 15% off with code "fintechnews"

Tackling Financial Crime through Strategic Partnerships, Effective Controls & Technologies

Anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime threats are increasing at an alarming speed. With financial crime trends and typologies evolving rapidly, Asia’s financial institutions must work smarter in deploying innovative technologies and sound controls to ensure compliance whilst driving effective public-private-partnerships.

Part of the 2018 Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance Week, join us at the 5th Annual AML & Financial Crime Asia Summit as we gather Asia’s leading AML and financial crime experts to share the latest financial crime threats in Asia and how effective mitigation strategies – offering insights on automating AML investigation, transaction monitoring, developing end-to-end customer on-boarding process, cyber risk and more!

Some key topics this year include:

• The Age of Cognitive Computing: Practical Applications in Financial Governance, Risk and Compliance by Alex Ng, Head of Group Transaction Surveillance, Group Legal & Regulatory Compliance, OCBC Bank
• Building an End-to-End Financial Crime Risk Framework across Client Onboarding and Surveillance by Vishal Oberoi, Head, Surveillance Excellence, Group Financial Crime Compliance, Standard Chartered Bank  
• Deploying an Integrated Risk-Based Approach in Financial Crime Management by Alban Salord, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Retail Banking & Wealth Management – Asia Pacific, HSBC
• Fireside Chat: Implementing Robotic Process Automation for Efficient Transaction Monitoring by Tan Yaw, Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Analytics, DBS Bank
• And many more…

Register now and get 10% off with code: FINTECH10

For more information please email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg  or call +65 6722 9388

Driving Financial Integrity, Agility & Resilience in Today’s Digital Economy

As regulators increase their scrutiny over the conduct of financial institutions in the region, compliance and risk officers now play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of their organisation. Coupled with an increasingly digitised operating environment, there is an even greater pressure for compliance and risk leaders to ensure the effectiveness and agility of their existing risk and compliance programs against new and unknown threats..

Part of the 2018 Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance Week, the Financial Compliance & Operational Risk Summit will cover topics ranging from enhancing cross border compliance, managing cyber threats, conduct risk and more!

Some key topics this year include:

• Aligning Compliance Risk with Business Outcomes by Kevin Ludwick, General Manager & Chief Compliance Officer, Asia, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

• Harnessing the Power of Data Analytics in Risk Assessment, Detection and Prevention by Chinnarat Boonmahanark, Head of Operational Risk, Siam Commercial Bank
• The Convergence of Operational Risk and Cyber Security by Christian Karam, Global Head of Threat Intelligence & Chief Information Security Officer, Asia Pacific, UBS and Paul Manovella, Executive Director, Operational Resilience, UBS
• Impact of the Rise of FinTech to Risk and Compliance by Martin Leo, Executive Director, Head of Risk Management - Asia Pacific, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
• And many more…

Register now and get 10% off with code: FINTECH10

For more information please email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg  or call +65 6722 9388

The Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit is Asia's preeminent cross-industry event where senior data and analytics leaders get together, to discuss the latest big data trends and innovations, how organisations of all sizes embrace big data to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.

Date: March 7 & 8
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Schedule: Click here
Confirmed speakers include:
- Chief Technology Officer, Huawei
- Head of Analytics & Insights, APAC, Uber
- Senior Data Scientist, Tesla
- Head of Monetisation, Xiaomi
- Director, Business Analytics, Philips
- Director, Engineering, Tinder
- Head of Data Science, DBS Bank
- VP, Technology, JD
- Chief Information Officer, Rakuten
- Senior Director & Head of Analytics, APAC, GSK
- Director, Head of Data Analytics, DHL
- Data Science Lead, Grab
- Head of FinTech & Data Technology, SGX
- Chief Data Officer, AXA Asia
- Head of CRM, Sephora
- VP, Data Analytics & BI, Barclays
- Head of Analytics, APAC & EMEA, Citibank
- Chief Data Scientist, BT
- Deputy Chief Informatics Officer, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
- Associate Director, Global Data Science Competency, MSD
- Head of Specialist Analytics & Visualisation, MAS
- Chief Technology Officer, GO-JEK
- SVP, Head of Data Science, Lazada
- Head of BI & Data Science, Music Group

Seats were booked up fast last year. If you're interested in attending, register here and save 20% off on the two-day tickets. (Code: FS20)

If you’d like to know more information, please reach out to the Events Manager Ryan Yuan on ryuan@theiegroup.com or +852 5808 1636

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Money20/20, the world’s largest payments and financial services innovation event, as it launches its Asia edition this coming March, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

The event is shaping up to be ground-breaking, with an agenda covering FinTech’s hottest topics over 3 days of intense networking, learning and business – it’s destined to be the place where APAC’s leading innovators come together to shape the future of money.

Don’t miss out - tickets are selling fast and we’ve got an exclusive discount code for you. Save over 25% on your all-inclusive ticket with code: 18FNS  if you book before Friday, January 19th.

Over the next five years, robotic process automation will drastically transform the modern workplace. Businesses in the Philippines have already been impacted by RPA, resulting in increased pressure to retain competitive edge and sustain growth.

Following the SOLD OUT RPA Asia Summit that took Singapore by storm, we are proud to bring you the RPA Philippines Summit for the first time! It’s an unrivalled opportunity to gain step-by-step guide to kick start your RPA initiative, benchmark with peers to ensure you get your deployment right first time, and effectively augment human workforce capabilities to drive secure, compliant and value-adding change across both front and back offices.

View the programme agenda: https://goo.gl/AHgbh7

Register now and Get 10% off with code: FINTECH_10

Moving from the Theory of Blockchain to Commercial Applications and Value-adding Outcomes

We all know that Blockchain is about eliminating redundancy by cutting out the 3rd party; and in an increasingly digital environment, the identity and purpose of the bank is becoming increasingly scrutinized. By leveraging on Blockchain technology, banks are future-proofing themselves and securing their position as not the obsolete 3rd party but the permanent player in financial transactions.

However, while there is a lot of theory about the benefits of Blockchain, there is little discussion on the practical applications that banks need to know in order to implement this into existing processes and transactions.

With an equal mix of industry practitioners, associations, regulators and technology experts, Blockchain & Smart Contracts for BFSI Asia is your one-stop guide to help you to:

• Move from the theory of block chain to commercial applications and value adding outcomes
• Understand  the regulatory landscape of Blockchain
• Maximise the possibilities – what are they and how you can get there

Register now and get 10% off with code: FINTECH10

For more information please email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg  or call +65 6722 9388

As data volumes and sources of data grow at an unprecedented rate, businesses are operating in an Age of Data. Many businesses are leveraging on machine learning to unlock the value of data and improve organization growth as well as customer experience. However, the question is, how do you implement it correctly?

Join leading players across industries as they showcase how they harness machine learning to improve customer engagement, product and services offerings as well as operational efficiency.

View the programme agenda: https://goo.gl/AdK1EF

Register now and Get 10% off with code: FINTECH_10

LendItFintech USA 2018 returns to San Francisco as we host World’s Leading Event in Financial Services Innovation at the Moscone Center. The year’s event brings together 5,000 decision makers from major fintech, blockchain, digital banking and lending companies for 3 action-packed days of networking, learning and doing business.

New for 2018 is BlockFin Summit which is a unique experience for all who see the future of Financial Services inextricably linked to Blockchain.Co-located at LendIt Fintech, Blockies to participate in 1:1 investor meetings, a demo stage for crypto funds & ICOs and 40+ hours of cutting edge blockchain content.

PitchIt @ LendItFintech 2018 is the world’s largest stage for startups to showcase innovation in financial services. We runs three competitions per year in the US, UK and China to identify the world’s top fintech startups. Startups from the global fintech industry can apply to perform a 7 min pitch of their product, followed by Q&A from high profile VC judges on the industry’s largest stage. This is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their product and brand to an audience of the most powerful investors, banks, platforms and over 100 media outlets per event.

Register now and get 15% off with code: FintechNews15%

Having run for over 20 years, the Seamless 2017 show gathered 6,000 participants, 200 speakers and 150 sponsors and exhibitors from across 40 countries. This year’s programme will feature 7 different tracks: 3 focused on Payments, 2s on eCommerce and 2 on Retail. We’re featuring the entire value chain of commerce – from the regulations that govern payments to the technology at the point of sale – to show how commerce can be conducted more seamlessly.

Come meet industry leaders in E-Commerce, Payments and Retail including Amazon Pay, DBS, Alibaba, Vocalink, Bloomingdale’s and more!

Click here to find out more about Seamless Asia 2018.

Following on the successful inaugural event in 2017, AVCJ is bringing international investors to Ho Chi Minh for a day of high-level discussions, debates and networking on 24 May this year.

The AVCJ Vietnam Forum will be THE meeting place for the leaders of the alternative investments industry in the region. From private equity funds, institutional investors to leading corporations and startups, join over 200 senior industry executives to discuss the investment opportunities in Vietnam. It is where the ecosystem gathers once a year to exchange ideas, catch up with friends and meet future business partners.

The stellar speaker line-up include leading GPs, VCs and LPs lead ty Tra H. Le, Acting Chairman, Board of Directors, HOCHIMINH STOCK EXCHANGE.

View the latest list of speakers: https://goo.gl/ah4xxQ

Date: 24 May 2018

Time: 9-6pm

Organiser: Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ)

Location: Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Website: https://goo.gl/9j1n6f

Registration: https://goo.gl/ZnL5v2

Discount code: AVCJVN_FINTECH10 (10% discount off the standard rate)

Contact us: E: book@avcj.com / T: +852 2158 9636

innovfest unbound is the anchor event of Smart Nation Innovations, a week-long series of events that showcase Asia’s most innovative developments. In 2018, we'll welcome over 12,000 entrepreneurs, brands, corporates, investors and tech start-ups from 100+ countries to meet and share new ideas, build partnerships and celebrate digital disruption.

In partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), innovfest unbound is organised by NUS Enterprise and unbound, and is Southeast Asia’s most exciting innovation festival. Co-Chaired by Yossi Vardi and Lily Chan, it is the place where brands connect with disruptive innovation and explore Asian opportunities.

Four satellite events highlight the trends shaping the world of tech throughout 2018; convergence, futurenow and arise.

From now till 31st May, Fintech News followers can get a special discounted rate at $100 nett (Usual: $650) with code: FINTECHNEWS100

For more information, visit here: https://unbound.live/innovfest-unbound-2018

RISE is Coming to Seoul

RISE will be coming to Seoul for the first time ever!  They have partnered with 500v2 the organizers
of Startup Festival 2017 to bring Runway to RISE Seoul.  Runway to RISE gives an opportunity to
early-stage startups (those that have raised less than $200,000) to pitch at RISE on their
BREAKTHROUGH stage on Day 3.  The winner of the BREAKTROUGH stage will win an Alpha stand at
Web Summit in early November.

Runway to RISE is traveling to 8 cities in Asia to pick the best early-stage startup from each country.
Each startup will represent their country at RISE Hong Kong (July 9-12th 2018).  Those 8 winners will
compete on the BREAKTHROUGH stage.The 8 cities this year will be:

1. Seoul
2. Tokyo
3. Shanghai
4. Beijing
5. Taipei
6. Singapore
7. Bangkok
8. Hong Kong

Who will represent Korea at RISE Hong Kong?  Applications to compete at Runway to RISE Seoul will
be starting soon.  RISE and 500v2 will choose 8 Korean startups to pitch at Google Campus Seoul
6/14.

The winning Korean Startup will get:

• 3 free tickets to RISE
• 1-day exhibition stand
• Request investor meetings
• Access mentors and investor database
• Access to exhibition floor on all 3 days
• Access to workshops, pub crawls and all talks.
• Pitch on the BREAKTHROUGH stage.

For more information, please visit: www.r2riseseoul.com

(Please note: this is a separate event to PITCH on Center Stage and being an Alpha startup.)

ZEEPIN Singapore Meetup:

Design of Business, Business of Design on Blockchain - Solutions for efficient work of future creatives

What is ZEEPIN?

Zeepin is the one stop shop for any creative mind. With Zeepin’s innovation and decentralized blockchain technology, it will become the most cost-effective way to bring creative ideas and products to the market. Utilizing the Zeepin token (ZPT), the Zeepin ecosystem will solve all the main issues that hold back most small organizations from expanding to the major markets.

This will be achieved by several dApps that will help solve issues like copyright protection, legal aid, talent recruitment, and early phase crowdfunding project investments.

What is the main theme of the meetup?

Design and creativity have been used in thinking and action as well as strategies of business. How to harness the revolutionary blockchain technology to achieve business feasibility in the creative industries? How to get rid of the inherent traditional mindset and establish new economic model in the creative ecosystem of ZEEPIN? How to commercialize creativity in a new way? The solutions to efficient work will greatly empower creativity and independent working style.

For more Information, visit here: meetup.com

The organising partners of the Fintech Awards Luxembourg have opened applications for the 2018 edition of the competition. Rising stars from the fintech startup universe are invited to apply for several prizes and the chance to build their networks and credibility with senior decision-makers and CEOs from the Luxembourg financial services community. This represents real and tangible opportunities for them to acquire new clients for their solutions and businesses.

Applications open until 1 May

Applications for the Awards opened on 1 March and will close on 1 May. Fifteen startups will then be selected to go through to Competition Day on 20 June, where they will be whittled down to seven finalists who will compete to be Fintech Startup of the Year. Prizes will also go to the first and second runner ups.

The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and after-party on the KPMG Plage beach in Luxembourg on 20 June in the presence of the Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna.

€50,000 in prize money, sponsored by Digital Lëtzebuerg

The startups will be competing for prizes designed to help them grow and develop their company in Luxembourg. Prizes include €50,000; four months of hosting at the Technoport (coworking space in Luxembourg); 10 free consulting hours from KPMG; and a free LHoFT membership including six months of hosting at the LHoFT Fintech hub.

The Awards are organised by the LHoFT and KPMG Luxembourg, in collaboration with Digital Lëtzebuerg, the Luxembourg ICT Cluster, LuxInnovation, and Maison Moderne.

You can apply for the awards at www.fintechawards.lu

Conference Objective

Examine the latest finance use cases to advance your DLT/Blockchain projects from proof of concept to full-scale production

Conference Content

• The Digital Journey: Hear how a range of financial institutions see distributed ledger technologies fitting into their wider digital strategy

• Latest Use Cases: Benefit from the most cutting-edge projects in payments, KYC, insurance, bond issuance, trade finance, capital markets and more to visualise the potential of DLT

• Regulation and Legislation: Assess the regulatory landscape surrounding blockchain technology and how different markets are responding to change

• Interoperability: Understand the importance of ensuring interoperability between blockchain solutions and legacy technologies to guarantee seamless adoption

• Business Case: Consider how to leverage the commercial opportunity of blockchain whilst assessing whether the prize is worth the initial investment

• The World of ICO’s: Understand how tokens are issued, governed and traded as well as the consumer protection challenges associated with them

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Register now and get $200 off with code: FSG200

The heady world of finance has been turned on its head in the decade since the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2007–8. Lehman Brothers, a leading investment bank, collapsed, its rival Bear Stearns was sold, and many others were so close to bankruptcy that only controversially generous bailout packages could save them. As familiar names from the banking world struggled, China stepped into the limelight, becoming the world’s biggest source of capital. Today four of the world’s top five banks are Chinese. Tech giants such as Apple, Amazon and Facebook have become the most valuable companies and attract the best talent. Why suit up for Goldman Sachs when you could wear flip-flops and t-shirts at Facebook? Financial technology (fintech) companies, from Ant Financial in China to Square in the United States, have broken into the consumer-banking space like a wrecking ball.

What will the next ten years have in store for Asia’s financial institutions? How has the shape of the financial-services sector changed in the last decade? Can regulators and traditional companies keep pace with the evolution? How will new technologies, from artificial intelligence (AI) to blockchains, alter the financial ecosystem further? And in the shadow of the GFC’s ten-year anniversary, what have the big banks learned that could help them avoid future catastrophes?

Finance Disrupted 2018 will convene regulators, banking leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and economists to discuss the future of banking in Asia and whether the sector is prepared to identify and prevent future crises.

The Economist Events’ philosophy is to tackle issues with a forward looking, uniquely global perspective. We aim to create events for the intellectually curious: people who enjoy ideas and who are passionate about the issues that define our world.

Register Now and get 25% off with code: FTNEWS25

Got a Fintech startup idea that has the potential to make life easier or even disrupt the financial services scene? Validate it and fine-tune your business and go-to-market plan at Alpha Startups: Fintech Edition. Our latest 4-Week Fintech-oriented Crash Course dives deep into helping entrepreneurs capitalise on technology to identify new opportunities in the Fintech industry and build useful and marketable in-demand products that enhance financial services.

Alpha Startups: Fintech Edition brings together emerging Fintech companies who are reshaping our country's economic sector, with key finance policy makers and leading financial institutions who can assist you and your startup to create or pilot innovative Fintech solutions that solve real world problems.

Alpha Startups have successfully graduated top startups all over South East Asia. Some notable graduates of Alpha Startups are Funding Societies, who raised SG$10 Million from Sequoia Capital in under 12 months after completing Maybank Fintech (Alpha Startups). Another notable graduate is live music booking startup Gigfairy that went from idea to acquisition in just 12 months. Gigfairy has since been acquired by Tune Studios and BAC Ventures.

Applications are now open, and ends on June 22nd. Apply now at bit.ly/alphafintech.

Techsauce Global Summit is one of the biggest Tech conferences in South East Asia with the aim of strengthening the region’s technology ecosystem as well as pushing Thailand forward to become one of Asean’s technological hubs. It is the epicentre for global leaders in technology, startups, corporations, investors and venture capitals to collaborate while networking to improve the Tech industry.

2017 was the first year we went global which saw over 5,000 attendees through our doors, with an array of multi-national tech startups, international investors, corporate initiatives and industry expert speakers. And we expect to have 10,000 attendees from more than 30 countries joining us this year.

The Third year of the Annual Global Tech conference in South East Asia is kicking off from the 22-23 June 2018 at the Bangkok at Centara Grand Hotel

Register now and get 10% discount with code: TS18FTSG

If you’re running a remote team or serious about starting one, this is the conference for you. The Running Remote Conference 2018 is carefully curated to teach you next-level, actionable strategies and tactics you can utilize the very next day to manage & grow your remote team. This is the conference we’ve been trying to find but until now it didn’t exist.

We cover every facet of building a remote team to help develop the future of work. Leading remote work tech companies, online collaboration thought leaders and outsourcing business owners under one roof

Some Speakers include:

• JOEL GASCOIGNE
  Co-founder & CEO, Buffer
• DMITRIY ZAPOROZHETS
  Co-founder & CTO, GitLab
• SEAN HODGES
  Lead Developer, TransferWise
• LIAM MARTIN
  Co-Founder & CMO, Time Doctor
• LIAM MARTIN
  Co-Founder & CMO, Time Doctor
  and more..

For more information, please visit: https://runningremote.com/

MoneyLIVE: Digital Banking ASEAN 2018 will bring together over 150+ banking innovators from across the ASEAN region and beyond. With two packed full days of exclusive content hear insights on AI, open banking, digital payments, FinTech collaboration and more.

From the recent step change in AI to increasing excellent customer experience, the agenda has been carefully orchestrated to allow delegates to develop their understanding of the key issues facing the industry today. With a focus on Open Banking and the integration of FinTechs with banks, the content looks to give the most current analysis on the digital banking climate.

Register now and get 15% off with code: fintechnews18

For 8 years, the AVCJ Singapore Forum has been the meeting place for the leaders of Southeast Asia’s alternative investments industry and their overseas peers. The AVCJ Singapore Forum has become a must-attend event for leading GPs and LPs, who come together to learn from each other, exchange ideas, catch up with friends and form long-standing relationships with their next business partners.

View the latest agenda and speakers list here: https://goo.gl/pWuW2C

Date: 18 – 19 July 2018

Time: 9-6pm

Organizer: Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ)

Location: Westin Singapore

Website: https://goo.gl/unFjyk

Registration: https://goo.gl/akeSQu

Discount code: AVCJSG_FINTECH10 (10% discount off the standard rate)

Contact us: E: book@avcj.com / T: +852 2158 9636

Join us for an evening of learning and networking!

You'll hear from experts on our FinTech growth panel, who will share tactics, campaigns and experiments that helped them grow their startups.

What you'll get from this event:

• Hear from marketing & growth leaders from FinTech companies
• Chance to ask questions to experts
• Meet peers working on similar problems

HEAR FROM THESE EXPERTS

Jose Kasijo, Brand Director @ GoBear. GoBear is Asia’s first and only metasearch engine in financial products.

Piyush Varanjani, Product Marketing @ TransferWise. TransferWise is a money transfer service allowing private individuals and businesses to send money abroad without hidden charges.

Rachel Dance, Head of Communications @ StashAway. StashAway is the intelligent wealth management platform that's designed to build and protect your wealth, whether that's $1,000 or $10,000,000.

THE MODERATOR

Jeremy Lim, Marketing @ YouTrip Singapore. HubSpot Ambassador. YouTrip is a multi-currency mobile wallet that lets you make purchases overseas, online or in-store with no hidden fees.

BROUGHT BY:

This international and certified programme of learning has been designed to support financial crime risk and compliance professionals, anti-money laundering professionals and Virtual Currency (VC) industry practitioners in understanding more about the development of VC and how to manage associated financial crime risks. This course is a 2 day workshop with an end of course assessment who will be permitted to use the professional designation ‘AdvCertVC’ recognising their higher level of knowledge and awareness.

For more information, www.fintech-course.com

The Crypto Finance Conference is the world’s most exclusive investor conference for cryptocurrencies and blockchain investments, with events in Switzerland, the US and soon Asia. CFC is connecting private investors, institutional investors and family offices with the leading players in the crypto and blockchain universe. The upcoming three-day conference in Half Moon Bay, California, offers expert education, investment opportunities, and excellent networking opportunities. The list of participants of each conference is strictly limited and curated by the board to enable the participating experts to build a unique network. 

Agenda:

The agenda is structured into blocks of education, investment opportunities and networking in an exclusive and private setting. Amongst the others, we're proud to host some top-notch speakers from the crypto, finance and fintech industry such as Bobby Lee (Co-Founder BTCC), Meltem Demirors (CSO of CoinShares), Wences Casares (Founder and CEO of Xapo), Dan Morehead (CEO of Pantera Capital), Jennifer Zhu Scott (Co-Founder and Principal of Radian Partners) or Brian Kelly  (Author and financial market expert).

For more Information, visit here:  https://bit.ly/2NpFwi7

Join the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore on Thursday, 6th September for a relaxed evening of networking with free flow beer, wines, soft drinks and light canapes, where you will have the chance to connect with fellow professionals in the fintech and financial services business community. This event is highly recommended for individuals interested in creating meaningful connections in the financial and fintech industries, and in particular those keen to get involved in the Chamber’s discussions in these sectors.

For more Information, visit here: http://bit.ly/2KTOIh9

The LendIt Fintech China Conference and Expo is China’s leading event for innovation in financial services empowering international companies to capitalize on China’s new financial openness policies. The event will bring together leading banks, fintech and investors from 30+ countries to learn, network and do business.

Hot topics include: AI, One Belt - One Road, Fintech Innovation, Future Banking, BlockTech, and Compliance.

Register now and get 15% off with Code: FintechNews15%

Join the Big Data & AI Leaders Summit to experience two days of compelling data case studies, new best practices, emerging technologies and practical tips to brush up on your technical skills. Whether your goal is to improve ROI on data projects, solve business problems with AI implementations, use data to improve workplace productivity, or enhance career skills, this year's agenda will help you succeed.

Seats are limited to ensure attendees get the full benefit of an intimate and interactive
experience. Register now with code: FINTECH20 to save an extra 20% off on the Early Bird
tickets. Early Bird offer ends mid-night, July 27.

The Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) is a leading “plug and play” platform where complementing international events in tech, innovation and lifestyle operate side by side in an extraordinary concept week. It is here that tech ecosystems from around the world connect and interact in one place over one week. SWITCHfeatures exhibitions, conferences, workshops and activities revolving around topics such as open innovation, technology transfer, tech entrepreneurship, venture investments and talent development.

With the tagline “Today’s Inventions, Tomorrow’s World”, SWITCH 2018 will introduce more deep tech tracks and showcase the intersection of tech and lifestyle. As 2018 is the ASEAN-China Year of Innovation, SWITCH will feature various China and ASEAN tracks, bridging efforts across Asia and the world. Organised by National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG), SWITCH 2018 is held from 17 to 20 September.

SWITCH 2018 partners include CYZone, GE Digital, ICMG, Intellectual Property Intermediary, SGInnovate, Startup Weekend Singapore, Tabula Rasa, TechNode, TechXLR8, Women in Tech, and World Restorative Innovation Forum.

Visit www.switchsg.org for more information.

Join the best ranked briefing on global and APAC payments / transaction developments in Kuala Lumpur! The Global Payment Summits are strategic and pragmatic platforms organized for and by senior professionals. The GPS series covers key trends in the payments and the transaction space. Through exchange of best practices and workable solutions as well as high level networking. We deep dive into topics and innovations affecting the business directions of the future.

GPS-Asia 2018 takes on a new direction with an exceptional collaboration forged with PayNet Group, Malaysia’s premier payment system network and central infrastructure for financial markets. In parallel to GPS-Asia, an international P7 Think Tank group formed by payments associations will add a global dimension to the GPS- Asia program.

GPS-Asia will focus on essential discussions and debate oninstant/faster payments, security issues, regulatory reform, easy cross-border payments, efficient remittances solutions and many more aspects within our ‘space’. Sharing experiences and global hot topics such asopen banking, PSD2,and GDPR implementation from Europe to Asia, we will blend in key lessons for Asia learned from best practices worldwide.

Website: www.globalpaymentsummit.com
Register Now and get a 20% discount off registration with our code: FINSG

F10 is offering you a unique opportunity to attend the first F10 FinTech Hackathon in Asia. 48-hours of ideation and programming are waiting. In the heart of Singapore, you can meet like-minded, passionate, and curious people to challenge each other.

We aim to generate new ideas, and not to stop there, but to transform them into validated prototypes. If you have a sincere interest in solving problems and are eager to be challenged, it is the perfect place for you to be. Explore new opportunities, be an entrepreneur, and maybe even find your potential future partners, with whom you can run your startup.

For more Information, visit here: https://www.f10.ch/fintech-hackathon/singapore2018/

The 6th Annual Customer Experience Asia Summit will bring together Asia’s top CX leaders to
benchmark their customer experience (CX) strategies and find out what’s trending in the world of CX!
Heads of CX, Digital Strategy, Operations, Marketing, Customer Insights and Loyalty from across Asia will hear 60+ CX Industry Leaders share best-in-class CX strategies deep-diving into 8 Topical Areas
encompassing AI-Powered CX, Customer Journeys, Customer Advocacy, Service Excellence & Employee Engagement and more.

Spanning 4 days with a series of high-impact discussions, CX Asia 2018 will enable you to maximise your CX ROI and embed customer-centricity as an integral part of your organisation!

Download the brochure here: http://bit.ly/2L14u5D

Register today to save 10% off the prevailing rate – just quote FinSG10.

Held on 26-27 September 2018 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Seamless Philippines 2018 highlights the future of commerce.  A world-class conference and exhibition featuring over 165 FREE conference sessions, 80+ exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees. It is a large-scale exhibition showcasing the latest payments, eCommerce, and retail technologies and a free to attend conference with over seven (7) dedicated theatres covering payments, eCommerce marketing, eCommerce strategy, banking, financial inclusion, and identity.

For more details, go to http://bit.ly/2L7P5k5

The 4th annual ‘Discover Advanced Trends in E-Commerce Expo (DATE 2018) kicks off this September 27- 29, 2018 in Exhibition Hall 1 of Taipei World Trade Center. This year’s event will focus on smart retail, cross-border e-commerce, social media marketing, mobile commerce & services, and innovation in e-commerce. This year’s event will use micro-booths for the first time, in aspiring to attract more e-commerce businesses, the organizer said. Registration begins today and applicants who complete the process before the end of April will receive 50% off the full price. Online sellers from all over the world are invited to attend this prominent event.

Last year (2017), attendance at DATE saw a new-time high with over 50,000 attendees. Company attendees included Uni-President, Far Eastern International Bank, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Group, RT-Mart, Taishin International Bank, Jih Sun Financial Holding, Cathay Century Insurance, Guangdong Cross-Border E-Commerce Association, Turkish Airlines, Singapore’s EasyParcel, the Philippines’ CMG Retail Inc., and many others, which sought business partnerships. Mainland China, Indonesia, the US, Singapore, Croatia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Japan were the top nations represented on the event floor.

DATE 2018 is organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), co-organized by the Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Association, Chinese Non-Store Retailer Association, and the Taiwan Association of Logistics Management. These associations and councils have created the ultimate platform for exchange on the topic of Business-to-Business-to-Consumer (B2B2C) in the e-commerce market.

For more information about DATE 2018, please visit:  https://www.ecexpo.com.tw/en_US/index.html

The XBlockchain Summit will bring together those leading the status quo and its upheaval in the spirit of fostering positive developments in blockchain technology through collaboration and dialogue.

XBlockchain’s chief focus will be to promote the real-world implementation of blockchain technology particularly as it relates to areas such as retail adoption; supply chain management; financial services; financial inclusion; and more.

Held in the lead-up to the 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, XBlockchain will also explore the broader issues of international investment; economic development; and economic stability through the lens of developments in blockchain.

Everything related to blockchain, cryptocurrency and their intersections in business, government and technology will be discussed over two days in Bali and featuring more than 70 speakers, debates and top-tier exhibitions.

Register Now and get a 20% discount off registration with our code: FIN20

This year's OMFIF-Barings panel explores how the world's cities propel global growth. Expanding urban populations, the rise of disruptive technologies and breakthroughs in clean-energy vehicles, the shared economy and the internet of things will create opportunities for innovative business models. A panel of experts, policy-makers and investors will discuss how new technologies will make cities more sustainable and examine the trade-offs between privacy, security and convenience for a generation of urban denizens that prizes all three.

For more Information, visit here: http://bit.ly/2N6au2a

Cloud Expo Asia is the very best place to discover the industry’s latest technologies and business solutions for your digital transformation.

Join us this October at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore for Asia’s largest and award-winning cloud event for business and get access to the world’s best cloud expertise, a world-class conference programme and a host of exciting event features:

• Source from 350 leading cloud providers and solution leaders including Citrix, Singtel, Huawei, Fujitsu, NEC, Silver Peak, Tata Communications, Western Digital,Seagate, Rackspace,NEC,Chef, Docker and many more.
• 500+ world-class experts including those from global and top finance organisations like Alibaba, AWS, Didi, PingAn Technology, Chekk, Credit Suisse, Prudential, Standard Chartered Bank, United Overseas Bank, HSBC, Moneysq.com, AXA, (ISC) 2 and many more - all speaking in a compelling conference programme, which includes Fintech, DevOps, Multi-Cloud, SD-Wan and Blockchain Tech!
• Network with thousands of your peers, industry visionaries, leaders and people who have faced – and overcome – the same challenges as you.
• Visit the co-located event stack for FREE – Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, Big Data World,Smart IoT Singapore, Data Centre World and new launch event, eCommerce Expo Asia providing comprehensive solutions for professionals in ONE location, with ONE free ticket.
• New for 2018! Powered by SGTech, the premier case study-driven CloudAsia conference will be co-located with our event stack this year. Be empowered with practical sessions specifically designed for professionals from the government, healthcare, retail, finance and emerging sectors.

Register now for your FREE ticket: www.cloudexpoasia.com/Fintech-News

Learn about the latest technologies used in Asia and beyond. Sessions on the agenda include:

• using AI in decision making and analytics
• machine learning for customer interaction
• rolling-out blockchain-powered insurance ecosystem
• IoT themes, connected homes and wearables

Plus, find out what investors are looking for and examine how the future of health insurance and
health tech looks like in Asia.

Want to find out more?

Hear from 90+ influential speakers specialising in healthtech, blockchain, IoT, big data, investment,
micro-insurance and more. 30+ Insurtech demos will be live on stage - access the network of funders who can help drive your next phase of growth.

Meet innovators, investors and insurers from across Asia and beyond - look out for the Start-up Zone
and dedicated networking sessions.

Save 20% when you register with our VIP discount code – FKN2587FNSL

FinovateAsia is part of Hong Kong Fintech Week this year! Join us for two days of wall-to-wall fintech activity, featuring Finovate’s signature combination of fast-paced demos and insightful expertise.

FinovateAsia’s demos will showcase the best new innovations in financial and banking technology from over 30 leading established companies and brand-new startups. Each hand-picked company will receive just 7 minutes on stage to provide an inside glimpse into their latest developments. Networking sessions will follow the demos each day, giving you the chance to speak directly with the innovators you see on stage, along with the rest of the awesome audience.

Following the demos, Finovate will feature expert content and commentary, giving you the opportunity to delve into industry topics and trends. High-impact, short-form sessions will be hosted by more than 80 of the most accomplished bankers, brokers, investors and other tech luminaries. These sessions will be divided into specific tracks so you'll know exactly where to find the ideas most relevant to you and your company.

No other event packs in as much unique value -- register now and save 20% with code FKV2338HKT at http://bit.ly/2nRnNEF

Hong Kong FinTech Week (29 October - 2 November 2018) is the world's first cross-border FinTech event, taking place in Hong Kong, Asia's financial capital, and in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley. It's one of the largest conferences on the calendar, expecting to attract more than 8,000 senior executives and featuring over 200 of the world's top FinTech founders, investors, regulators, and academics, who are shaping the future of financial services by driving a technological revolution in the industry across Asia and globally.

For registration, programme and speakers, please visit www.fintechweek.hk.

Held on 7-8 November 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City, Seamless Vietnam 2018 highlights the future of commerce. The largest FREE conference and exhibition in Vietnam, featuring over 110 FREE conference sessions, 40+ exhibitors and over 1,500 attendees. It is a large-scale exhibition featuring the latest technologies and a free to attend conference with over four dedicated theatres covering ecommerce, banking, financial inclusion, fintech and retail.

For more details, go to http://bit.ly/2udMw9X

Faced with unprecedented innovation and scale, financial services companies must ask themselves what unique value they will be able to offer moving forward. Oracle will be exploring these all important questions at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2018.

They've put together several can’t-miss events that you’ll want to attend during the festival.

Meet The Experts

Featuring experts from incumbent banks and disruptive startups, visit Oracle’s booth at #3H1J to learn how your bank can form fintech partnerships that will address real digital challenges and create an effective way to monetise for all parties.

The Accelerated Evolution of the Bank

What does the future look like? The experts will tell you (or maybe even scare you) with their prediction, market outlook and effective strategy to navigate this tumultuous new landscape.

The Future of RegTech

Held in the Fintech Hub at Robinson Road, this 2 days session will take deep dive into all things regtech — cutting through the noise and helping you determine the role of RegTech in your digital roadmap. To attend this session you’ll need to register here

A detailed outline of the workshop can be found below:

The inaugural Singapore FinTech Festival will bring together the global financial community in a week-long celebration of FinTech from 12 to 17 Nov 2018.

Find out more at http://www.fintechfestival.sg

Join the best briefing on Australia's payments/transaction developments and be a part of the top network in Oceania!

Organized in collaboration with AusPayNet, the Australian Payment Summit (APS) is a strategic and pragmatic platform - developed for and by industry professionals. The payments industry is ripe with innovation and the way we pay is changing the way everyone is doing business, as well as guiding the developments of new platforms within the global digital economy. APS differentiates itself from the large, vendor-focused events and aims to fill the relationship gap where this sociable and transforming industry needs a more personable, well-networked and professional platform.

More and more, regulators need to closely understand the impact of their policies and how they affect the development of this innovation in their jurisdictions. Disruptive technologies are rapidly changing the landscape and the Payment Summit series is uniquely positioned to give attendees the proper toolkit to build the optimum roadmap for the future.

APS covers key trends and essential discussions on payments in the platform economy, developments in open banking, digital identity, data privacy, regulatory alignments and many other considerations within the transaction space. By sharing experiences and exchanging information on these trends including global topics such as PSD2, GDPR, and cognitive machine learning, we deep dive into issues and innovations affecting the business directions of all stakeholders and practitioners.

Register now and get 20% discount off with code APSFNSG2018 

Hype is over, progress is real: making blockchain-energy applications work across Asia right now!

Asia is now becoming a hotspot for blockchain-energy applications. An increasing amount of utilities are doing pilot projects, markets are being liberalized, governments are experimenting with blockchain and an ever-increasing and vibrant startup scene is gaining momentum. With a huge appetite for energy and the increasing penetration of renewable resources, Asia is set to be the perfect place for blockchain-energy applications.

Join us on November 27 in Singapore at Blockchain2Energy Asia as we explore the applications of blockchain in the energy field!

Register here and use code FINTECH-10 to get 10% off

BlockShow Asia is back in 2018 to make a step to the blockchain maturity. Experienced entrepreneurs with real track record, investors, talents, traders, developers, startups - all on one place for 5 days: VIP pre-party Asia Blockchain Week & BlockShow Asia 2018, 2-days BlockShow Asia 2018, The Future of Token Economy Conference, and an Open Day for All blockchain hubs, accelerators and companies.

Register here and use code 30FINTECHNEWS to get 30% off

Join the pioneers, innovators and thought leaders of the blockchain industry at our one-day conference. Alongside an exhibition of eminent and emerging companies that are making waves in the blockchain industry, the conference will examine all aspects of the blockchain industry, including:

• What is blockchain and how it is changing the world we live in
• Blockchain and banking
• Cryptocurrency exchanges
• How to list a new digital currency
• Investment funds and Bitcoin
• Blockchain and its applications in the gaming eco-system
• How to mine, buy and trade digital currencies
• Wallets and how to store your cryptocurrencies safely
• Bitcoin Futures – How to trade them
• Governance in blockchain
• The latest blockchain innovations and ICOs
• The future of blockchain and its applications

Tickets: £100

Register now with code FINTECHNEWS to get 30% off

Blockchain Conference Philippines is an event organized by Smile-Expo – the international company which has already held 50 blockchain events in 25 countries. This year, Smile-Expo will coordinate the second Blockchain Conference Philippines, uniting top crypto experts from different countries.

Key points:

• FinTech Ecosystems in Asia / Fintech application in Southeast Asia
• Blockchain for business
• The software development business in Blockchain
• How might blockchain technology revolutionize tax / Blockchain potential to simplify and automate tax compliance and transparency. Taxation, Securities Law and Regulating ICO’s / Token Launches
• Privacy and national Identity / Governance in a Digital, Decentralized World

Register NOW and use code SALE to get 50% off on tickets

The Big Data & Machine Learning Leaders Summit Hong Kong 2018 is a unique 2 day event to learn from and network with 120 data leaders, AI innovators, robotics scientists, machine learning forerunners and business leaders.

Seats are limited to ensure attendees get the full benefit of an intimate and interactive experience.

Register now with code: FINTECH20 to save an extra 20% off on the Early Bird tickets. Early Bird offer ends mid-night, October 12.