‘Exploring digital disruption in financial services’ was the theme for the 8th BankTech Executive Summit that took place on 7 March 2017 in Hong Kong. Some of the most senior and accomplished executives from the banking industry, eminent technology leaders and FinTech experts took part in a day-long lively discussion on how FinTech is transforming banking; and how Hong Kong can rise to FinTech leadership in Asia-Pacific. Dr Frank Tong, CEO of ASTRI, delivered the opening remarks. Dr Tong pointed out that what is seen as ‘disruptive’ today will soon become industry norm, and Hong Kong must build a strong FinTech ecosystem to remain competitive in the global space. Dr Tong said Hong Kong must take charge in FinTech by leveraging its role as the regional hub, a super-connector between Mainland and the world.
Dr Frank Tong, CEO of ASTRI delivers the opening remarks at the Summit.
A large group of leaders and senior executives from banking industry and eminent technology attend the Summit.
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Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; IoT Sensing and AI Technologies; and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.
Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industry and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries.
As a Hong Kong R&D centre, one of ASTRI’s important goals is to help customers harness business opportunities from the thriving technology market and increase their competitive strengths. Customers and partners can improve their efficacy by drawing on ASTRI’s expertise and research achievements.