1. SuperCharger FinTech Accelerat
selected to drive breakthrough innovation
Standard Chartered co-creating the future of financial services with technopreneurs
at the intersection of finance and technology
Hong Kong, 12 January 2016
with the aim of helping local and international early
in Asian markets, the SuperCharger
to participate in an intensive 12
quantum leap to the next level. The 8 finalists were selected from 160 applications received
from more than 20 countries.
Standard Chartered’s Regional Ch
Hong Kong, Mr Ericson Chan
announce our first-ever cohort of start
of cohorts with expertise in data analytics, peer
solutions and microfinance as well as digital payments. By sponsoring this programme, the
Bank believes that we can co-create the future of financial services with techn
intersection of finance and technology. With our strategic location adjacent to the world’s largest
FinTech market, China, we aim to help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of
development.”
The Bank’s Global Chief Innovation
announcement and said: “Standard
FinTech Accelerator Programme. By supporting the innovators who are transforming financial
services through the creative a
strong record of encouraging innovation which we believe is a key driver of economic growth in
our markets. Congratulations to all our finalists.”
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FinTech Accelerator Programme – first
to drive breakthrough innovation in Asia
creating the future of financial services with technopreneurs
at the intersection of finance and technology
January 2016 – Hong Kong’s first homegrown FinTech accelerator programme
with the aim of helping local and international early-stage and more established start
SuperCharger, today announced the top eight FinTech finalists
an intensive 12-week programme which will help the start
quantum leap to the next level. The 8 finalists were selected from 160 applications received
Regional Chief Information Officer for Greater China, North Asia and
Hong Kong, Mr Ericson Chan, said: “On behalf of the SuperCharger, I am delighted to
ever cohort of start-ups. This programme brings together
xpertise in data analytics, peer-to-peer lending, artificial intelligence, microcredit
solutions and microfinance as well as digital payments. By sponsoring this programme, the
create the future of financial services with techn
intersection of finance and technology. With our strategic location adjacent to the world’s largest
FinTech market, China, we aim to help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of
Global Chief Innovation Officer, Ms Anju Patwardhan,
Standard Chartered is proud to be associated with the SuperCharger
FinTech Accelerator Programme. By supporting the innovators who are transforming financial
services through the creative application of new technologies, we aim to continue the Bank’s
strong record of encouraging innovation which we believe is a key driver of economic growth in
our markets. Congratulations to all our finalists.”
first cohorts
in Asia
creating the future of financial services with technopreneurs
Hong Kong’s first homegrown FinTech accelerator programme
stage and more established start-ups grow
announced the top eight FinTech finalists selected
week programme which will help the start-ups in taking a
quantum leap to the next level. The 8 finalists were selected from 160 applications received
ief Information Officer for Greater China, North Asia and
, said: “On behalf of the SuperCharger, I am delighted to
ups. This programme brings together a high calibre group
peer lending, artificial intelligence, microcredit
solutions and microfinance as well as digital payments. By sponsoring this programme, the
create the future of financial services with technopreneurs at the
intersection of finance and technology. With our strategic location adjacent to the world’s largest
FinTech market, China, we aim to help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of
Officer, Ms Anju Patwardhan, welcomed the
Chartered is proud to be associated with the SuperCharger
FinTech Accelerator Programme. By supporting the innovators who are transforming financial
pplication of new technologies, we aim to continue the Bank’s
strong record of encouraging innovation which we believe is a key driver of economic growth in

2. The SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator Programme
Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
with technology giant, Baidu, which dominates China’s internet search engine market; as well as
technology and innovation hub,
publicly-listed companies.
Four of the finalists are in their early stages of development; with the other four
growth companies. The programme has been structured to uniquely includ
a single programme to encourage startups to learn from each other and cross
the exchange of ideas and the potential of partnership.
Early-stage:
• Amareos (Hong Kong) uses
global news, blogs and social media.
• Funding Societies (Singapore)
enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to raise funds for growth, investo
and banks to reach the under
• Gatecoin (Hong Kong) is a regulated digital currency exchange that offers payment
infrastructure as a service leveraging the blockchain.
• Neat (Hong Kong) is creating the world
financial assistant, to do so they are building Asia
Later-stage:
• Eko Financial Services (India)
phone, smartphones and feature phones.
• Jade Payments (United Arab Emirates
provider, specialising in integrated closed and open loop solutions.
• MicroCred (Hong Kong) is part of the Micro
financial services company, focusing on financial inclusion in China by lending to Micro and
SMEs.
• WeCash (China) utilises big data techniques to provide credit scores and sui
services to users.
During the programme which will culminate in April 2016, all eight finalists will be based in Hong
Kong at the TusParkHK Innovation Hub which offers
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SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator Programme is a partnership between Standard
Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, one of Hong Kong’s three note-issuing banks; together
with technology giant, Baidu, which dominates China’s internet search engine market; as well as
technology and innovation hub, TusPark Global Network, which has successfully incubated 19
Four of the finalists are in their early stages of development; with the other four
The programme has been structured to uniquely include these two tracks in
a single programme to encourage startups to learn from each other and cross
the exchange of ideas and the potential of partnership. The eight finalists include:
uses artificial intelligence to extract market sentiments daily from
global news, blogs and social media.
Funding Societies (Singapore) is a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform for small
enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore to raise funds for growth, investors to lend for good returns
banks to reach the under-served segment.
is a regulated digital currency exchange that offers payment
infrastructure as a service leveraging the blockchain.
is creating the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered mobile personal
financial assistant, to do so they are building Asia’s first mobile branchless bank.
Eko Financial Services (India) is a peer-to-peer network for payments on the mobile
feature phones.
United Arab Emirates/ Hong Kong) is a stored value payments solution
provider, specialising in integrated closed and open loop solutions.
is part of the MicroCred Group, Hong Kong-based innovative
financial services company, focusing on financial inclusion in China by lending to Micro and
utilises big data techniques to provide credit scores and sui
During the programme which will culminate in April 2016, all eight finalists will be based in Hong
TusParkHK Innovation Hub which offers a world-class co-working space, engaging
is a partnership between Standard
issuing banks; together
with technology giant, Baidu, which dominates China’s internet search engine market; as well as
ark Global Network, which has successfully incubated 19
Four of the finalists are in their early stages of development; with the other four being later-stage
e these two tracks in
a single programme to encourage startups to learn from each other and cross-fertilise through
he eight finalists include:
artificial intelligence to extract market sentiments daily from
peer (P2P) lending platform for small-medium
rs to lend for good returns
is a regulated digital currency exchange that offers payment
powered mobile personal
s first mobile branchless bank.
peer network for payments on the mobile
is a stored value payments solution
based innovative
financial services company, focusing on financial inclusion in China by lending to Micro and
utilises big data techniques to provide credit scores and suitable financial
During the programme which will culminate in April 2016, all eight finalists will be based in Hong
working space, engaging

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receive coaching and mentoring from Baidu’s technologists, Standard Chartered’s bankers as
well as venture capitalists and industry experts to refine their business m
entry strategies, navigate the regulatory landscape and identify joint ventures opportunities.
New business ideas will be pitched
2016 in Hong Kong. Selected businesses will
international roadshow to markets by
of the programme.
Caption: At the TusParkHK Innovation Hub, FinTech startups can take advantage of
co-working spaces, meeting rooms, common areas and even a fitness centre.
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environment and meeting rooms. Technopreneurs will be part of a structured curriculum and
receive coaching and mentoring from Baidu’s technologists, Standard Chartered’s bankers as
well as venture capitalists and industry experts to refine their business model, develop market
entry strategies, navigate the regulatory landscape and identify joint ventures opportunities.
New business ideas will be pitched to the public at the Demo Day which will be held on 8 April
Selected businesses will be given an opportunity to take part in an
international roadshow to markets by Innovate Finance and Digital Finance Institute
Caption: At the TusParkHK Innovation Hub, FinTech startups can take advantage of
working spaces, meeting rooms, common areas and even a fitness centre.
echnopreneurs will be part of a structured curriculum and
receive coaching and mentoring from Baidu’s technologists, Standard Chartered’s bankers as
odel, develop market
entry strategies, navigate the regulatory landscape and identify joint ventures opportunities.
at the Demo Day which will be held on 8 April
be given an opportunity to take part in an
Innovate Finance and Digital Finance Institute at the end
Caption: At the TusParkHK Innovation Hub, FinTech startups can take advantage of world-class
working spaces, meeting rooms, common areas and even a fitness centre.

4. Caption: Mr. Jon Tzen Ng, Head, Digital and Innovation, Hong Kong and China, welcomes
SuperCharger finalists to Hong Kong.
Caption: Eight selected FinTech
which will help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of development.
Caption: The Supercharger finalists attend a Mentor Speed Dating session to discuss the topics
of regulation, market strategy, business proposition and fundraising.
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Caption: Mr. Jon Tzen Ng, Head, Digital and Innovation, Hong Kong and China, welcomes
SuperCharger finalists to Hong Kong.
Caption: Eight selected FinTech startups commence their 12-week SuperCharger programme
help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of development.
The Supercharger finalists attend a Mentor Speed Dating session to discuss the topics
strategy, business proposition and fundraising.
– Ends –
Caption: Mr. Jon Tzen Ng, Head, Digital and Innovation, Hong Kong and China, welcomes
week SuperCharger programme
help them to scale and leapfrog into their next stage of development.
The Supercharger finalists attend a Mentor Speed Dating session to discuss the topics

5. For further information please contact:
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Joanne Chung
Corporate Affairs, Hong Kong
joanne-cy.chung@sc.com
+852 2820 3871
Standard Chartered
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and the creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, where we earn around 90 per cent of
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For further information please contact:
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
We are a leading international banking group, with more than 86,000 employees and a 150
some of the world’s most dynamic markets. We bank the people and companies driving investment, trade
creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, where we earn around 90 per cent of
our income and profits. Our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good.
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges as well as the
Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India.
The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong
issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July
2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank
(Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.
www.sc.com. Explore our insights and comment on our blog,
BeyondBorders. Follow Standard Chartered on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About TusPark Global Network – www.tgnglobal.com and www.tuspark.com
SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator Programme – click here
We are a leading international banking group, with more than 86,000 employees and a 150-year history in
some of the world’s most dynamic markets. We bank the people and companies driving investment, trade
creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, where we earn around 90 per cent of
r brand promise, Here for good.
Stock Exchanges as well as the
The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong
Kong business on 1 July
2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank
. Explore our insights and comment on our blog,