Hong Kong is a leading FinTech hub in Asia, with the FinTech sector accounting for 17.6% of GDP and 6% of the workforce. It is home to 75 of the world's largest 100 banks and is the #1 asset management hub in Asia. Hong Kong has over 130 FinTech startups and hosts numerous FinTech events and accelerators each year. The government actively supports the FinTech sector through initiatives like the FinTech sandbox and liaison offices, as well as funding for R&D and talent training. Hong Kong's position provides FinTech companies access to the China and Asian markets as well as regions along the Belt and Road initiative. Key FinTech sectors include cybersecurity, RegTech, wealthtech

1. Hong Kong: Asia's premiere Fintech Hub
Hong Kong

2. 17.6%
of
HKGGDP
6%
of
workforce
12%
of
export
Fundamentals of financials services
in HK economy

3. Fundamentals

4. Fundamentals
• China Global Financial
Center leading in Asia
• Fast growing FinTech Hub
with major growth stage
Fintech.
• 75 of World's Largest 100
Banks in HK
• #1 Asset Management hub
in Asia. USD2.19Tr in 2015
• Offshore RMB Center
RMB22Tr transaction settled in 2015
• China In / Outbound Gateway
• Financial Services
Renovation
+ Innovation
• Mature & Stable Regulations
• Smart City Initiatives
• CEPA Regional Trade
Agreement
• Regional Connectivity
• One Belt One Road initiatives

5. Jul 14
First FinTech
Accelerator
Sept14
Second
FinTech
Accelerator
Nov 14
StartmeUp
Hong Kong
FinTech Day
Feb 15
Government
Budget
Speech
Apr 15
FSTB paper
Fintech Liaison
Offices
Fintech Journey
2014 2016-2017
2016
HKMASandbox
SVFLicenses
SFC- NONface-to-faceaccount
opening
HKFintechweek
Cyberport 4000m2Fintechspace
2017
PolicyAddress:Fintechinitiatives
LokMaChauloopinnovationnode.

6. Growth
130+
FinTech
Start-ups
200+
FinTech Events
Leading
RegTech research
4
liaison offices
2
FinTech
Poles of excellence
Numerous FinTech successes & business milestones
SVF / Non face to face onboarding / SandBox / R&D labs
3
FinTech
Accelerators
Big 4 consulting
FinTech
leadership in HK
Research centers
Innovations labs
Growing
FinTech university
Programs

7. Fintech Ecosystem
Download here: hongkong-fintech.hk

8. Government Initiatives
• FinTech in Hong Kong is private sector led +
• Government supports the sector via :
• FSTB Fintech Coordination Group and initiatives
• HKMA Fintech Facilitation Office & SFC FinTech Contact Point –
Poles of excellence
• InvestHK hosts HK FinTech Week + Fintech Finals networking events series
• Government FinTech R&D funding schemes / FinTech Labs

9. Government Supports examples :
• Tech vouchers Scheme: HKD 200,000 for SMEs to upgrade their business
• Internships Scheme : Employ a local graduate and receive up to
HKD16K/month for maximum 2 years to support your R&D efforts.
• R&D : Up to HKD 10,000,000 support by HK government for R&D projects
• Investment : HKD 5 billion fund for co-investing in start-ups
• Talents : Training financial services professionals - HKD7,000 per year per
head
• Innovations : HKMA sandbox with banks, R&D supports

10. Super Connector to China, Asia & Beyond
A unique FinTech business pipeline
Pearl River Delta: GDP US$1,328bn

11. A unique FinTech business pipeline
Super Connector to China, Asia & Beyond
The Belt and Road Initiatives
65 Countries
Around 3 billion Population

12. FinTech Sectors Priorities
Cyber Security
RegTech
WealthTech
BlockChain
InsurTech

13. Services of InvestHK
Free & confidential services :
1. Bank accounts - Working visas - Office space - Schooling
2. Introduction to regulators : SFC, HKMA, Insurance Authorities
3. Introductions to HK innovation centers :
ASTRI / Cyberport / Science Park / Lok Ma Chau Loop
4. Networking opportunities
5. Business introductions
6. Government support schemes guidance

14. Hong Kong FinTech Week 2016
• 7 – 11 Nov 2016
• 2,500+ participants
• 100+ speakers
• 170+ media coverages

15. Hong Kong FinTech Week 2017
Pencil down your agenda :
Next FinTech week > 23 - 27 October 2017

16. FinTech Finals 2017
18-19 January 2017, Hong Kong, PMQ
• Over 700 Attendees
• Over 120 CEOs & Founders
• 35 Nationalities
• 23 Live Startups Pitches
FF17 FINALISTS selected through
semi-finals in :
Sydney / Kuala Lumpur / Sao Paulo /
Shanghai / Singapore / Bangalore /
Melbourne / Seoul / Tokyo / Mumbai / NYC
http://ff17.nextmoney.org

17. Contact Us
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fintech.hk
@HongKongFinTech
Charles d’Haussy
Head of Fintech, Hong Kong
cdhaussy@investhk.gov.hk
Thorsten Terweiden
Deputy Head (Fintech), London
thorsten_terweiden@hketolondon.gov.hk
Michael Kaczmarski
Manager Fintech
michal_kaczmarski@hketosf.gov.hk
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