The 3rd instalment in the Asian Financial Forum Webinar Series, “Reimaging Healthcare”, will examine the rapidly evolving dynamics of the global healthcare and life sciences industry with Lilly Asia Ventures Partner Judith Li, Prenetics Group CEO & Co-founder Danny Yeung, and PwC Consulting Leader Edmund Lee.

The 2nd feature in the Asian Financial Forum Webinar Series – “A No-Holds-Barred Fireside Chat on the Future of Fintech in Hong Kong” – examined how Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem can navigate the currents of global disruption and evolving economic realities with WeLab Virtual Bank Chairman and Former Secretary of Financial Services and the Treasury Prof KC Chan, HKTDC Belt and Road & Greater Bay Area Committee Smart City and Digital Connectivity Task Force Co-Convenor Dr Lee George Lam, and PwC Partner Gary Ng.

TAs the first event of the AFF Webinar Series - “Enabling Recovery Through Resilient Sustainability and Responsible Investment” will focus on sustainability and business success. Market experts from PwC, BNP Paribas as well as a Hong Kong corporate making meaningful strides in its sustainability journey shared their insights and experiences.

Hong Kong’s role as an economic bridge for Mainland China into the global economy and as a top financial centre received a vote of confidence from Dr Janet Yellen, former Chair of the US Federal Reserve. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020 where she was a keynote speaker, she expected the US central bank to maintain interest rates at neutral this year while urging the Fed to retain independence on economic policy.

Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness The 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be organised on 13-14 January 2020 at HKCEC. Global influential financial and business leaders, including former US Fed Chair Janet Yellen and 2019 Nobel Prize Winner Abhijit Banerjee, will join AFF to examine pressing issues such as sustainable growth, trade and supply chain, ESG, asset and wealth management and financial innovation. Register Now! http://bit.ly/36CrQci

Hong Kong’s role as an economic bridge for Mainland China into the global economy and as a top financial centre received a vote of confidence from Dr Janet Yellen, former Chair of the US Federal Reserve. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020 where she was a keynote speaker, she expected the US central bank to maintain interest rates at neutral this year while urging the Fed to retain independence on economic policy.

With financial markets offering little for the poorest, the Belt and Road Initiative is taking leadership by bringing many underdeveloped areas into the marketplace, says Professor Abhijit Banerjee, Nobel Laureate and MIT economics professor. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020 where he is a keynote speaker, he says that Hong Kong and the AFF, with global financial talent, can galvanise leadership to alleviate global poverty.

Thailand’s new third stock exchange will aim at startups and crowd funding with many opportunities for Hong Kong and global investors, says Thailand’s Finance Minister. He was commenting beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020 and said the country’s drive for economic development included the ASEAN-Hong Kong FTA, Belt and Road Initiative and Greater Bay Area blueprint, while the AFF provided a dynamic atmosphere for business opportunities.

The United Arab Emirates is learning and adapting virtual banking expertise from Hong Kong, says Younis Haji Al Khouri.

Egypt aims to attract Hong Kong and mainland China companies as the country develops major projects relating to the Suez Canal Economic Zone and related ports, according to Mohab Mamish. Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum 2020, the Egyptian Presidential Adviser on such investment says the Belt and Road Initiative is helping to drive Egyptian development while the AFF underscores Hong Kong’s financial innovation and business capabilities.

Operating in 46 Belt and Road countries, Standard Chartered PLC views the Initiative as a cornerstone for global trade for years to come, says Bill Winters. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020, the bank’s Group Chief Executive says Hong Kong is its hub and fundamental connector to the Belt and Road while he rates AFF 2020 as the best yet.

Digital innovation, green finance and China’s opening up are key opportunities for Hong Kong entrepreneurs said Mary Huen of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong). Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020, she said bank-related Fintech development is working well in Hong Kong while AFF 2020 had a forward-looking agenda and was a great sharing platform for those taking part.

Asia Pacific business leaders are forging ahead with plans despite economic constraints while many Chinese mainland executives are confident of prospects, said Raymund Chao of PwC, quoting the firm’s latest survey. Speaking beside the Asian Financial Forum 2020, he said major developments, the Belt and Road Initiative and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, are very positive for business while AFF 2020 is the platform to connect the region’s leaders.

Digital transformation of economies was a major issue presented at the Asian Financial Forum 2020 by knowledge partner, PwC. Speaking beside the event, Elton Yeung also said PwC was pleased to host 2019 Nobel Economics Laureate Abhijit Bannerjee on building an inclusive economic model and described the AFF as a valuable regional platform to discuss the latest trends and innovations.

Soundbites in 13th Asian Financial Forum from Dr Janet L. Yellen (Chair, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System (2014-2018)), Prof Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee (Winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics; Ford Foundation International Prof of Economics of Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr Geraldine Buckingham (Chair of Asia Pacific, BlackRock) and Mr Simon Loong (Founder and Group CEO, WeLab)

Soundbites in 13th Asian Financial Forum from Dr William Fung (Group Chairman, Li & Fung Limited), Mr Martin Raiser (Country Director for China and Mongolia, and Director for Korea, World Bank Group and Mr Jin Liqun (President and Chairman, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)

Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness The 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) will be organised on 13-14 January 2020 at HKCEC. Global influential financial and business leaders, including former US Fed Chair Janet Yellen and 2019 Nobel Prize Winner Abhijit Banerjee, will join AFF to examine pressing issues such as sustainable growth, trade and supply chain, ESG, asset and wealth management and financial innovation. Register Now!

The latest fintech innovations and next-gen ideas from around the world are showcased at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF). AFF is Asia’s leading platform for global financial and business leaders, fintech innovators and entrepreneurs as well as investors and venture capitalists to exchange insights, intelligence and business opportunities in the dynamic markets of Asia and beyond.