Findec Panel Discussion

Zoom link to attend the panel discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nfu65EeoQ3eVt1AY2-xxow

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In collaboration with Nordic Innovation House - Hong Kong, we are hosting a panel discussion on "What's ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech". This is a side event of Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 - Asia's global financial technology conference with 25000+ attendees from over 70 countries.

Agenda:

9.00 - 9.05 Sthlm time / 16.00 - 16.05 HK time

Openings by Findec & Nordic Innovation House, with quick intro on partnering organisations for this event

9.05 - 9.10 Sthlm time / 16.05 - 16.10 HK time

Positioning Swedish fintechs in HK/Asia by Findec & Intro of Nordic Innovation House & Hong Kong Fintech Week

9.10 - 10.00 Sthlm time / 16.10 - 17.00 HK time

Panel discussion on "What's ahead in Hong Kong as the financial centre and impact for Swedish fintech" with participation of:

• Binh Ho Johansson, Community Director of Nordic Innovation House - Hong Kong
• Hanna Raftell, CEO of Fimento & Board member of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden
• King Leung, Head of Fintech of InvestHK
• Chibo Tang, Partner of Gobi Partners

The discussion is moderated by Tom Holgersson, Director of Innovation, Scale-up and Expansion of Findec.

Panelists' bio

Binh Ho Johansson brings more than 15 years of work experience in working across cultures and helping bridge the gap between the Nordic countries and Asia, especially China and Hong Kong - through her role as the Community Director of Nordic Innovation House - Hong Kong.

Hanna Raftell has longstanding experience in banking and finance internationally. Prior to Fimento, Hanna was the Head of Digital Wealth Management at Opti, a robo advisor. She is also a board member of Pepins a crowdfunding platform. Hanna’s mission is to democratize the industry through technology allowing more people and business to access better financial products and services.

As Head of Fintech at InvestHK, the department of the Hong Kong SAR Government responsible for attracting Foreign Direct Investment, King Leung’s mission is to foster a more vibrant fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA) where King has the privilege to work closely with major fintech stakeholders – leading financial services institutions, fintech companies, accelerators, innovation labs, investors, regulators, universities, etc.

Chibo Tang has been investing in early-stage companies in the technology and media sectors in China for over a decade. He is Head of Gobi’s Greater Bay Area practice, and manages the Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, for which Gobi is the exclusive General Partner. He’s led numerous investments including Airwallex, WeLab, Urban Revivo, Prenetics, GOGOX, DayDayCook, AQUMON, and Sandbox VR.

Tom Holgersson has more than 20 years of experience in sales, management and business development in Southeast Asia and Nordics. He has advised numerous companies with their strategies and how to succeed in new markets with sales, strategic business development, business capabilities, overseas partnerships and greenfield operations. In the past few years he has had a strong focus on the Financial Industry, especially fintech through his current work at Findec, the Swedish hub for fintechs.

Our outreach Partners:

The Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden is a non-political, non-profit organisation with its registered seat and head office in Stockholm. We also have a regional chapter in Malmö/Lund. The Chamber was established in March 2017 through a transformation of the Royal Sweden Hong Kong Society which was founded in 1984.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong was established in 1986. From a base of 44 founding member companies, the Chamber has grown to include over 170 company members. The Board of Directors consists of nine Directors, and the following Committees guide much of the Chamber’s practical work: Financial, Editorial, PR & Membership, Function, Environmental and Young Professionals’.

FinStep Asia is an advisory firm based in Hong Kong powering the next generation of businesses in Asia. They are Venture Builders who help firms establish in Asia. They provide deep operational support and localised network to supercharge growth, helping firms to connect with Investors, Corporates and SMEs. This includes advisory to startups and corporates on digital innovation, go to market & market entry strategy and venture building. In addition, they help companies expand their reach and find the right partners through corporate engagement & business development.