Welcome to the DVS 2024 Digital Finance Highlights Day 2

Relive the excitement of Day 2 at the Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024 —a day fill with visionary keynotes, groundbreaking insights, and forward-thinking sessions on Digital Finance's transformative impact in financial services and capital markets.

Let’s dive into the highlights and takeaways for Digital Finance:

Welcome to the DVS 2024 Digital Finance Highlights Day 2

Relive the excitement of Day 2 at the Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024 —a day fill with visionary keynotes, groundbreaking insights, and forward-thinking sessions on Digital Finance's transformative impact in financial services and capital markets.

Let’s dive into the highlights and takeaways for Digital Finance:

Welcome to the DVS 2024 Digital Finance Highlights Day 2

Relive the excitement of Day 2 at the Digital Visionaries Symposium 2024 —a day fill with visionary keynotes, groundbreaking insights, and forward-thinking sessions on Digital Finance's transformative impact in financial services and capital markets.

Let’s dive into the highlights and takeaways for Digital Finance:

Day 2 Opening Remarks

Day 2 of the Digital Visionaries Symposium opened with a thought-provoking session led by three industry experts. Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, Esme Pau, Organizing Committee of Digital Visionaries Symposium and advocate for AI and financial innovation, joined Walter Jennings, CEO of Asia Insight Circle and emcee, to set the stage for the future of digital finance. The speakers highlighted the major trends shaping the financial ecosystem, from blockchain adoption to the rise of AI, blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi). With a keen focus on how financial institutions and fintech companies are adapting to technological advancements, the conversation also covered regulatory challenges, partnership opportunities, and the role of digital technologies in enhancing financial services.

Day 2 of the Digital Visionaries Symposium opened with a thought-provoking session led by three industry experts. Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, Esme Pau, Organizing Committee of Digital Visionaries Symposium and advocate for AI and financial innovation, joined Walter Jennings, CEO of Asia Insight Circle and emcee, to set the stage for the future of digital finance. The speakers highlighted the major trends shaping the financial ecosystem, from blockchain adoption to the rise of AI, blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi). With a keen focus on how financial institutions and fintech companies are adapting to technological advancements, the conversation also covered regulatory challenges, partnership opportunities, and the role of digital technologies in enhancing financial services.

Day 2 of the Digital Visionaries Symposium opened with a thought-provoking session led by three industry experts. Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, Esme Pau, Organizing Committee of Digital Visionaries Symposium and advocate for AI and financial innovation, joined Walter Jennings, CEO of Asia Insight Circle and emcee, to set the stage for the future of digital finance. The speakers highlighted the major trends shaping the financial ecosystem, from blockchain adoption to the rise of AI, blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi). With a keen focus on how financial institutions and fintech companies are adapting to technological advancements, the conversation also covered regulatory challenges, partnership opportunities, and the role of digital technologies in enhancing financial services.

The Outlook for Financial Ecosystems in 2025: TradFi and DeFi Integration

This insightful session brought together a distinguished panel of experts to explore how traditional financial institutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms will collaborate to shape a unified financial ecosystem by 2025. Alvin Chia, Head of Digital Assets Innovation for Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, and John Cahill, Asia COO at Galaxy Digital, shared their perspectives on integrating blockchain technologies into traditional frameworks and achieving interoperability between the two sectors. The discussion also delved into the broader implications for financial markets and regulatory landscapes. Moderated by Jame DiBiasio, CEO of DigFin, the session provided a forward-thinking view on the future of finance.

This insightful session brought together a distinguished panel of experts to explore how traditional financial institutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms will collaborate to shape a unified financial ecosystem by 2025. Alvin Chia, Head of Digital Assets Innovation for Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, and John Cahill, Asia COO at Galaxy Digital, shared their perspectives on integrating blockchain technologies into traditional frameworks and achieving interoperability between the two sectors. The discussion also delved into the broader implications for financial markets and regulatory landscapes. Moderated by Jame DiBiasio, CEO of DigFin, the session provided a forward-thinking view on the future of finance.

This insightful session brought together a distinguished panel of experts to explore how traditional financial institutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms will collaborate to shape a unified financial ecosystem by 2025. Alvin Chia, Head of Digital Assets Innovation for Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, and John Cahill, Asia COO at Galaxy Digital, shared their perspectives on integrating blockchain technologies into traditional frameworks and achieving interoperability between the two sectors. The discussion also delved into the broader implications for financial markets and regulatory landscapes. Moderated by Jame DiBiasio, CEO of DigFin, the session provided a forward-thinking view on the future of finance.

Global Standards For Virtual Asset Compliance

This session delved into the intricate landscape of virtual asset regulations and compliance, featuring industry professionals who unpacked the latest developments and challenges. Hazel Law, Associate Director of the Licensing and Fintech Unit at the Securities and Futures Commission, shared her expertise on key regulatory changes and best practices for financial services institutions (FSIs) and virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). The panel provided actionable advice on ensuring compliance across diverse regulatory environments and managing associated risks, drawing from real-world examples. The discussion was moderated by Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor at IMC Asia Pacific, offering attendees valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for virtual assets.

This session delved into the intricate landscape of virtual asset regulations and compliance, featuring industry professionals who unpacked the latest developments and challenges. Hazel Law, Associate Director of the Licensing and Fintech Unit at the Securities and Futures Commission, shared her expertise on key regulatory changes and best practices for financial services institutions (FSIs) and virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). The panel provided actionable advice on ensuring compliance across diverse regulatory environments and managing associated risks, drawing from real-world examples. The discussion was moderated by Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor at IMC Asia Pacific, offering attendees valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for virtual assets.

This session delved into the intricate landscape of virtual asset regulations and compliance, featuring industry professionals who unpacked the latest developments and challenges. Hazel Law, Associate Director of the Licensing and Fintech Unit at the Securities and Futures Commission, shared her expertise on key regulatory changes and best practices for financial services institutions (FSIs) and virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). The panel provided actionable advice on ensuring compliance across diverse regulatory environments and managing associated risks, drawing from real-world examples. The discussion was moderated by Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor at IMC Asia Pacific, offering attendees valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for virtual assets.

Key Success Drivers in Real World Asset Tokenization in 2025

This insightful session brought together industry leaders to explore how real-world asset tokenization will revolutionize liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in the financial landscape of 2025. Bugra Celik, Director of Digital Assets at Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC, Haiping Choo, Digital Assets APAC Lead at Citi Markets, Citi, and Lucy Wong, Advisor at the Bank for International SettlementsInnovation Hub HK, discussed how regulatory frameworks and market dynamics will drive the adoption and scalability of tokenization within the future financial ecosystem. Moderated by Adrian Clevenot, Digital Assets Lead, Markets at PwC, the panel provided a forward-looking perspective on the key drivers shaping the success of asset tokenization in the years ahead.

This insightful session brought together industry leaders to explore how real-world asset tokenization will revolutionize liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in the financial landscape of 2025. Bugra Celik, Director of Digital Assets at Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC, Haiping Choo, Digital Assets APAC Lead at Citi Markets, Citi, and Lucy Wong, Advisor at the Bank for International SettlementsInnovation Hub HK, discussed how regulatory frameworks and market dynamics will drive the adoption and scalability of tokenization within the future financial ecosystem. Moderated by Adrian Clevenot, Digital Assets Lead, Markets at PwC, the panel provided a forward-looking perspective on the key drivers shaping the success of asset tokenization in the years ahead.

This insightful session brought together industry leaders to explore how real-world asset tokenization will revolutionize liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility in the financial landscape of 2025. Bugra Celik, Director of Digital Assets at Global Private Banking & Wealth, HSBC, Haiping Choo, Digital Assets APAC Lead at Citi Markets, Citi, and Lucy Wong, Advisor at the Bank for International SettlementsInnovation Hub HK, discussed how regulatory frameworks and market dynamics will drive the adoption and scalability of tokenization within the future financial ecosystem. Moderated by Adrian Clevenot, Digital Assets Lead, Markets at PwC, the panel provided a forward-looking perspective on the key drivers shaping the success of asset tokenization in the years ahead.

King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, Invest Hong Kong, and Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, shared their expertise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages for digital transformation, including its forward-thinking regulatory environment, and robust fintech ecosystem. Attendees left with valuable perspectives on the opportunities that Hong Kong offers for scaling innovations in fintech, and how the city continues to attract global talent and investment in these sectors.

King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, Invest Hong Kong, and Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, shared their expertise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages for digital transformation, including its forward-thinking regulatory environment, and robust fintech ecosystem. Attendees left with valuable perspectives on the opportunities that Hong Kong offers for scaling innovations in fintech, and how the city continues to attract global talent and investment in these sectors.

King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, Invest Hong Kong, and Angelina Kwan, Senior Advisor, IMC Asia Pacific, shared their expertise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages for digital transformation, including its forward-thinking regulatory environment, and robust fintech ecosystem. Attendees left with valuable perspectives on the opportunities that Hong Kong offers for scaling innovations in fintech, and how the city continues to attract global talent and investment in these sectors.

This engaging session brought together world-class investors to explore cutting-edge strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape as we approach 2025. Clare He, Managing Director at 1kx, Peter Dingle, an experienced FinTech investor, and Bingze Gu, Managing Partner at CE Innovation Capital, shared their insights on emerging investment patterns, high-potential digital asset sectors, and strategic moves designed to capitalize on upcoming opportunities. Moderated by Sharnie Wong, Senior Research Analyst - Diversified Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence, the panel provided attendees with valuable foresight into where significant investments are being directed and why, equipping them with the knowledge to prepare for future opportunities in fintech and digital assets.

This engaging session brought together world-class investors to explore cutting-edge strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape as we approach 2025. Clare He, Managing Director at 1kx, Peter Dingle, an experienced FinTech investor, and Bingze Gu, Managing Partner at CE Innovation Capital, shared their insights on emerging investment patterns, high-potential digital asset sectors, and strategic moves designed to capitalize on upcoming opportunities. Moderated by Sharnie Wong, Senior Research Analyst - Diversified Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence, the panel provided attendees with valuable foresight into where significant investments are being directed and why, equipping them with the knowledge to prepare for future opportunities in fintech and digital assets.

This engaging session brought together world-class investors to explore cutting-edge strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape as we approach 2025. Clare He, Managing Director at 1kx, Peter Dingle, an experienced FinTech investor, and Bingze Gu, Managing Partner at CE Innovation Capital, shared their insights on emerging investment patterns, high-potential digital asset sectors, and strategic moves designed to capitalize on upcoming opportunities. Moderated by Sharnie Wong, Senior Research Analyst - Diversified Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence, the panel provided attendees with valuable foresight into where significant investments are being directed and why, equipping them with the knowledge to prepare for future opportunities in fintech and digital assets.

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Welcome to the DVS 2024 Digital Finance Highlights Day 2