AFF 2018：Connecting investors from around the world
Co-organised by the 11th Asian Financial Forum and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, AFF Deal Flow has offered a unique one-to-one deal-sourcing and matchmaking session, showcasing more than 350 investment projects covering digital technology, FinTech, environment and energy, healthcare technology and infrastructure and real estate services. The new InnoVenture Salon enables start-ups to meet with potential business partners as well as seasoned investors and experts for practical advice tapping into Asian markets.
Date: 19 March 2018
Duration: 01:18
Jack Lew at AFF: Hong Kong the Door for Investment
US business familiarity with Hong Kong has opened the door for further investment between the US and the Chinese mainland, said Jack Lew, former US Treasury Secretary, speaking at the Asian Financial Forum 2018. Mr Lew said Hong Kong offers many attractions, particularly for smaller scale businesses, while the AFF is an important gathering for investors.
Date: 16 April 2018
Duration: 04:09
Daniela Rus at AFF: Hong Kong Leads in Fintech
Hong Kong is an Asian leader in the financial technology (FinTech) sector said Daniela Rus, a leading expert in artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum 2018, Professor Rus said finance is being transformed by cutting edge technologies with FinTech worth some US$23 billion. She was excited by AFF participants’ desire to introduce visionary ideas.
Date: 25 March 2018
Duration: 03:32
AFF 2018: Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Tech Link
Hong Kong’s advanced online infrastructure and connectivity enabled new digital assistant service Clare.AI to deploy across the Belt and Road Initiative, said Co-founder Bianca Ho. After speaking at the Asian Financial Forum’s InnoTalks series, she said Hong Kong is also beneficial for collecting data, essential for an online service requiring expertise across different languages.
Date: 21 March 2018
Duration: 04:40
AFF 2018: Hong Kong Crossroads to Fintech
While highly developed financial centres can hold up innovation, Hong Kong’s advantages in adopting financial technology (Fintech) are its gateway to the Chinese mainland and as a global financial crossroads, said JP Nicols. The Managing Director of advisory programme developer Fintech Forge said after speaking at the AFF InnoTalks series that online-based concepts like Blockchain – a distributed ledger system – were heading in the right direction.
Date: 15 April 2018
Duration: 04:05
AFF 2018: Hong Kong a Centre for Structured Finance
Structured finance requires securitised transactions and shared corporate risks, and Hong Kong has both the professional talent and international standing to tap these financial instruments said Susie Cheung. Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum, the Co-Convenor of the Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Association said her feedback at the AFF was very positive for regional moves to take advantage of the US$12 trillion global capital markets.
Date: 27 March 2018
Duration: 04:17
AFF 2018: Hong Kong Connector for Bangladesh
Hong Kong is a great export and import connector and facilitator for Bangladesh said the country’s Consul General at the Asian Financial Forum. Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood said 150 Bangladesh companies are based in Hong Kong to facilitate trade in sectors like garments and computer software, particularly relevant to the Belt and Road Initiative for which Bangladesh is very enthusiastic. He said the AFF brought all the relevant professionals together.
Date: 22 March 2018
Duration: 03:52
AFF 2018: Innovation is the Key
Innovation and technology were major components of the Asian Financial Forum 2018 with successive speakers providing encouragement to the more than 100 financial, business and investment leaders. Andreas Dombret of Deutsche Bundesbank looked to China’s role in green finance and Hong Kong’s role in Rmb internationalisation while keynote speaker Jack Lew spoke of Hong Kong’s role in US-China relations. AFF is a great international opportunity, said Mr Lew.
Date: 27 Feb 2018
Duration: 05:31
AFF 2018: "Hardware and Software" for Innovation
Companies spend a great deal of money on technological "hardware" but also need to focus on "software" such as strategies, leadership and culture to achieve innovative breakthroughs, says Raymund Chao of PwC. Speaking ahead of the 2018 Asian Financial Forum, Mr Chao also addressed how the Belt and Road Initiative will spur innovation – a major theme on the agenda at the 15-16 January event.
Date: 11 Jan 2018
Duration: 04:46
AFF 2018: China could be a Leader in "Green Finance"
The internationalisation of the Rmb could help China become a leader in "green finance" says a member of the Executive Board with Deutsche Bundesbank, Germany's central bank. Speaking at the 2018 Asian Financial Forum (AFF), Dr Andreas Dombret says Hong Kong is supporting this process. He also expects the EU to perform better than expected in 2018 with consumer and investment sentiment at an all time high.
Date: 15 Jan 2018
Duration: 04:11
AFF 2018: Consumption in the China Market Takes Off
A major driver for the Chinese mainland economy in 2018 will be domestic demand, says Ronnie Chan, Chairman of Hang Lung Properties. Speaking at the January 2018 Asian Financial Forum (AFF), Mr Chan adds that technology will also be a key economic factor for the next 5-7 years. He says the AFF is now a major regional event while the AFF panel he chairs on China opportunities has become an increasingly hot topic.
Date: 16 Jan 2018
Duration: 03:54
Hong Kong: The Global Fintech Hub
Hong Kong: The Global Fintech Hub
Date: 18 Jan 2018
Duration: 01:30
Asian Financial Forum 2018
The annual Asian Financial Forum (AFF) brings together some of the most influential leaders of global financial and business community to discuss developments and trends in the dynamic markets of Asia and beyond. Join us on 15 – 16 January 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to hear from distinguished voices in government, finance and business sharing their insights on “Steering Growth and Pioneering Innovation: Asia and Beyond”.
Date: 13 Oct 2017
Duration: 00:30