E-commerce and internet connectivity have pushed the growth of the digital economy in Asia. Underpinning these transactions are new and innovative technologies that have expanded financial services and market access to people and SMEs. But the ecosystem is growing increasingly crowded and competitive. Regulators are facing complex issues that are falling across multiple traditional legal frameworks. What are the biggest challenges to deeper adoption of FinTech and digital payments? How can businesses and governments better collaborate to foster innovation and entrepreneurship while safeguarding customer data?
Moderator
Melissa Guzy
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Arbor Ventures
Speakers
Chun Chang
Executive Dean, Professor of Finance, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Michael Correa
General Manager, Asia Pacific, Westpac Banking Corporation
Henry Ma
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WeBank
Rahul Shinghal
Head of APAC, Revenue and Growth, Stripe