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  • user 1:54 pm on January 6, 2017 Permalink | Reply
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    Fintech Events — The big list of 2017 

    Here you get an updating list of major #fintech #events from January #2017 to December 2017! Have a nice fintech year!

    Fintech Ideas Festival (January 9–10)

    The FinTech Ideas Festival will envision long-term, big ideas in areas such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, big data, tomorrow’s workforce, financial inclusion, biometrics, cybersecurity and others that will impact the way consumers interact with their finances. The FinTech Ideas Festival is an invite-only conference. USA, San Francisco

    Fintech O2O International Fintech Pitch Evening (January 16)

    Companies and government entities from around the world such as Canada, US, Hong Kong, Russia, Finland, Singapore, and the UAE, will have the chance to showcase their best and most innovative new financial and banking technologies. Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

    Next Money Fintech Finals 2017 (January 18–19)

    1000 people will gather at PMQ in Hong Kong, with the world’s best speakers assembled to cover fintech design, innovation & entrepreneurship, and see the top 24 startups globally pitch for prizes and cash. Hong Kong

    Blockchain Week — Hackathon (January 20–22)

    Making #Blockchain Work for Municipalities & Citizens & Making Internal Remittances Immutable & Trackable. UK, London.

    Blockchain Week — Conference (January 23–24)

    The first day will lean slightly towards Public Blockchain, while the second day will focus more on Blockchain/DLT in hybrid and public ledgers. UK, London.

    Blockchain Week — Workshop (January 25–26)

    Workshops on topics including, Smart Contracts, Ethereum and BigchainDB. UK, London.

    Paris Fintech Forum (January 25–26)

    The Paris Fintech Forum is the international Fintech event in France. 2,000 participants will listen to 200 CEOs and c-levels from #banks, insurance, telco, regulators and fintech. It will take place under the high patronage ofFrench ministry of Finance, Economy, Industry and digital affairs. Paris, France. Official website: http://www.parisfintechforum.com/

    Finovate Europe (February 7–8)

    Cutting-edge banking and financial #technology in a unique, short-form, demo-only format. UK, London

    London Fintech Conference 2017 (February 8)

    This is a european student-led conference in Imperial College London with the brightest ideas and thoughts of industry pioneers on the financial world. UK, London.

    The Blockchain Africa Conference 2017 (March 1–3)

    The Blockchain Africa Conference 2017 will bring together a diverse range of experts who will discuss all the opportunities, challenges and exciting possibilities in innovation and disruption that can be leveraged in Africa using this technology. South Africa, Jonannesburg

    LendIt USA 2017 (March 6–7)

    LendIt host major events for the global lending community. Its mission is to connect every major player, platform, investor and service provider in the space. USA, New York

    Money 20/20 Asia (March 13–15)

    Payments & Financial Services Innovation Event. Singapore

    European Payment Summit (March 8–9)

    It’s a 2 day program featuring key developments ‘for-by professionals’ in the payments/transaction space combined with a full 2 day program with key sessions on international Security & Fraud. Netherlands, The Hague

    FinDEVR (March 21–22)

    Event for Fintech Developers that will showcase the latest tools, platforms and case studies from the technology side of fintech to hundreds of developers, VPs of engineering, and CTOs. UK, London

    FinTech : Code (March 16–17)

    Defining the Dev in the Financial Industry. UK, London

    Innovate Finance Global Summit (April 10–11)

    Conference for the financial technology industry, a platform that convenes the world’s global institutions together with startups, policy makers and investors to share ideas and solutions to the challenges facing financial services. UK, London

    Blockchain & Bitcoin conference (April 19)

    Conference for IT pros. It is also for businesspersons and end users. Russia, Moscow

    Finovate Spring (April 26–27)

    Cutting-edge banking and financial technology in a unique, short-form, demo-only format. USA, San Jose

    Harnessing Fintech Innovation in Retail Banking (June 07–08)

    Defining steps for sustained innovation which keep banks relevant to consumers now and in future. UK, London.

    Future of Fintech (June 26-28)

    This event cover the ongoing pace of disruption and funding in finance and what that means for incumbents, consumers, and the future of financial services more broadly across major trends like AI, blockchain, insurance tech, #robo advising. USA, New York

    FinDEVR (June 12–13)

    Event for Fintech Developers that will showcase the latest tools, platforms and case studies from the technology side of fintech to hundreds of developers, VPs of engineering, and CTOs. UK, London

    Money 20/20 Europe (June 26–28)

    Payments & Financial Services Innovation Event. Denmark,Copenhagen

    LendIt China 2016 — Executive Tour (July 12–19)

    Event to uncover new opportunities in the world’s largest market for Internet finance. China

    LendIt China 2016 — Lang Di Fintech Conference (July 17–18)

    Event to uncover new opportunities in the world’s largest market for Internet finance. China

    Finovate Fall (September 8–9)

    Cutting-edge banking and financial technology in a unique, short-form, demo-only format. USA, New York

    Money 20/20 (October 22–25)

    Payments & Financial Services Innovation Event with 11,000+ Attendees from 4,500+ Companies and 85 Countries Including 1,700+ CEOs & Presidents and 400+ Speakers. USA, Las Vegas

    Fintech Evolution (November -)

    This conference has been created to bridge the gap between the start up and corporate worlds. By creating a dual-directional dialogue; FinTech Evolution 2017 will assist in the development of FinTech’s rise to preeminence in the Financial World. Germany, Berlin

    Finovate Asia (November 8–9)

    Cutting-edge banking and financial technology in a unique, short-form, demo-only format. Hong Kong

    For a more complete list, send your event to [email protected] .
    Last update on 05 January 2017.

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    • Michael Wechsler 9:17 pm on May 31, 2017 Permalink | Reply

      You may also want to include Columbia Business School’s FinTech, DFS & Payments Summit on June 8 & 9 in New York City. 70+ speakers, top tier participants, regulators, VCs and innovators covering blockchain, mobile money, payments, DFS, big data & more. Pricing very low for NYC events but space is limited. https://goo.gl/kfHY4s

  • user 3:35 pm on August 15, 2016 Permalink | Reply
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    Top 5 London Fintech Events To Attend This Fall 

    Nearly two months after the Brexit vote, #London now has a new prime minister, a new government and a new outlook. The capital, the British economy, the rise of UK’s #fintech industry, and by extension all other aspects of financial services in Europe have been undergoing and adapting to these new tremendous changes.

    Many people are wondering if London will lose its title “the fintech capital of Europe”. For now, London’s fintech scene seems to remain strong and promising. Many fintech #events are set to take place in London for the rest of 2016. With these fintech events in London, the capital still keeps its position as a strong fintech hub in the region.

    Take a look at the outstanding fintech events in London #this #fall below:

    ROBO ADVISOR CONGRESS

    Robo Advisors Congress 2016

    Special Offer: 10% Off with code &8220;FTN10&8220;. Register NOW

    This One Day deep dive congress in London will bring together traditional Financial Services firms and the hottest emerging FinTechs from across the globe to plot the future of #Robo Advice and wealth management. Featuring discussions on target demographics, technological advances and platform differentiation, along with the opportunity to learn from translational case studies; the congress will highlight the opportunities Robo Advisors can present while addressing the challenges surrounding its optimisation and practical implementation. For more information, visit http://www.roboadvisorcongress.com

     

    Blockchain for Finance Conference LondonBlockchain

    Blockchain for Finance Conference LondonBlockchain

    The focus on global expansion and foreign investment makes Global Expansion Summit the ideal event platform for much needed discussion on the impact of Brexit on inward investment into the UK and FDI around the world. The event is extremely well timed and the audience and conference content particularly pertinent.

    In recognition of this, we are re-branding the show to Brexit & Global Expansion Summit. Our focus on ICT, BPO & Financial Services as well as the underlying theme of global expansion and digital transformation are still the essence of our event. However, we will be adding some Brexit focused content to the conference.

     

    LendIt Europe 2016 with the P2PFA

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    Special Offer: 15% Off with code &8220;FNS16VIP&8220;. Register NOW

    Where platforms and investors come to learn, network and do business. The 3rd annual LendIt Europe conference and expo will take place at the InterContinental London – O2. This year’s event will bring together more than 1,000 industry leaders and include the region&8217;s largest online lending expo with more than 2,500 square metres of exhibition space.

     

    European RegTech Congress

    European RegTech Congress 2016

    Special Offer: 10% Off with code &8220;FTN10&8220;. Register NOW

    The European RegTech Congress will provide a platform for the discussions really needed to move the space forward. With a dedicated track to exploring the realities of Regtech adoption, how to harmonise wide ranging platforms and the standards the #technology needs to meet. Our practical ‘RegTech in Action’ track featuring dedicated seminars on topics such as the impact the move to Mifid II will have and how RegTech can manage Post-Brexit uncertainty. For more information, visit http://www.regtechevent.com

     

    Brexit & Global Expansion Summit

    Brexit & Global Expansion Summit 2016

    Special Offer: 15% Off with code &8220;FNS16VIP&8220;. Register NOW

    The focus on global expansion and foreign investment makes Global Expansion Summit the ideal event platform for much needed discussion on the impact of Brexit on inward investment into the UK and FDI around the world. The event is extremely well timed and the audience and conference content particularly pertinent.

    In recognition of this, we are re-branding the show to Brexit & Global Expansion Summit. Our focus on ICT, BPO & Financial Services as well as the underlying theme of global expansion and digital transformation are still the essence of our event. However, we will be adding some Brexit focused content to the conference.

    The post Top 5 London Fintech Events To Attend This Fall appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.

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  • user 3:36 am on June 8, 2016 Permalink | Reply
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    4 Notable Fintech Events in Europe this June & July 

    The 4 #fintech #events in #Europe below that you should not miss will celebrate the innovation and disruption in finance. All areas of financial innovation are showcased and the hottest and most innovative & disruptive startups and companies in the area will present. International and national experts share insights and experiences. Find your next great experience in fintech #this #June & #July

     

    #Blockchain Amsterdam 2016
    June 9th, Amsterdam

    Blockchain Amsterdam Conference

    We’re in the early stages of a mass transformation in industry, the third phase of the information age. The first phase saw the introduction of computers, in the second phase they became interconnected and gave rise to the digital economy. The third phase is now among us. Computers and digital #technology are now ubiquitous, we have more data than we know what to do with and we’re redefining sectors that seemed untouchable for decades.

    We are in the age of realignment and that’s where we find Blockchain technology. A distributed ledger, born from clever mathematics and a desire to transact anonymously while maintaining trust on both sides of the exchange. The world is starting to wake up to the vast number applications for such technology. The internet changed the world in 20 years. Blockchain will do it in 10. Welcome to year one. Welcome to Blockchain Amsterdam.

    >> Sign up now with code FTSW to get 20% discount!

    FinCoder 2016
    June 20th, London, UK

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    The organisers of London Fintech Week bring you the 2nd Annual Fincoder, a conference tailored especially for Fintech technologist, developers and coders. Fintech developers are changing the face of the financial services industry. Hear from some of the brightest developers and technical leads from large financial services firms and fast-growing start-ups. Learn what it takes to work with large financial services firms and what investors look for in emerging financial technology. Discover new opportunities, ways to tackle challenges and the latest trends in financial services technology. From enterprise to start-up and everything in between, 140 attendee will join together at Aviva’s Digital Garage in Hoxton on June 20th 2016. This event is part of London Tech Week.

    International Money-Tech

    June 28th, Zurich, Switzerland

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    Money-Tech features 20 international digital payment and finance technology company pitches and offers 1on1 meetings.

    Innovations presented will include digital currencies, mobile banking, peer-to-peer financing (crowdlending, crowdfunding), crypto finance, new trends insurance tech, #robo advisors, among many others.

    Speakers will include academics and executives from fintech startups and financial services firm including Roland Berger, Ascribe, the Ethereum Foundation, Nexussquared, Wikifolio, Crowdhouse and more.

    >> Sign up now with code fintech16 to get 15% discount!

    London Fintech Week 2016
    July 15th-22nd, London, UK

    London Fintech Week 2016

    Fintech Week is a series of conferences, workshops, hackathons, meetups and parties. Each day we focus on a different topic. We always ensure that there is plenty of time for networking and meeting other innovators. In 2014, we successfully organised London’s first Fintech Week. In 2015 we scaled up and attracted delegates from across the globe, got some of the brightest minds in financial services on our stage and ran a Blockchain Hackathon in Canary Wharf.

    The main conference/exhibition takes place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, but other events take place across the City of London, Canary Wharf and “Tech City.” In 2016 we’re going bigger.

    Fintech Week 2016 aims to unite the world of Fintech in the world’s financial capital – London of UK. Series of events will help to enhance the dialog between established multi-nationals, innovation firms, disruptive start-ups, governments, media and investors. You will be inspired, learn something, meet new clients, partners, developers, investors and find value for your business.

    >> Sign up now with code FTSW to get 15% discount! Limited offer.

    The post 4 Notable Fintech Events in Europe this June &038; July appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH.

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  • user 4:54 pm on May 7, 2016 Permalink | Reply
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    Black Swan Events and Fintech 

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    If you have not read The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, I recommend you do post haste. For a brief description of #Black #Swan Theory without reading the book, see here.

    Taleb makes a distinction between two types of Black Swan #events: a) “…those that are present in the current discourse&8230;” and b) &8220;&8230;those nobody talks about, since they escape models&8230;&8221;  He goes on to state that, due to natural human behaviors, the incidence of the first type of Black Swan event may end up being overestimated while the incidence of the second type of Black Swan event is usually underestimated. Further, needless to say that whatever the type, Black Swans are notoriously difficult for human beings to identify and analyze correctly. Our brains are so hardwired to focus on the immediate past or future that we naturally occlude data residing in the long tails.

    Re-reading Taleb’s work recently got me to ask myself several questions. Which are the Black Swan events already well documented in the #fintech/finserv ecosystem? Which are the ones few talk about that one systematically underrated? I include both Black Swans that can be directly linked to fintech and those that would have an indirect influence on fintech to my musings.

     I can think of the following Black Swan events of the first type that are overestimated:

    – Fintech startups will fundamentally disrupt finserv incumbents

    &8211; #Bitcoin will revolutionize the financial services industry.

    &8211; Bitcoin will eliminate the need for financial institutions as intermediary agents.

    &8211; The Uberization of Financial Services has arrived.

    &8211; New technologies will disrupt financial services

    &8211; Roboadvisors are the future of wealth management

    &8211; Crowdfunding/Crowdlending is the future for financing individuals/companies

    &8211; Regulatory rules (Basel IV or others) become even more draconian and are applied as is, further hampering the finserv industry by reducing profitability, adversely impacting liquidity and increasing volatility.

    Are there any other Black Swan events every one is talking about in fintech/finserv?

    What about Black Swan events that few people are talking about, i.e. those that are underestimated. Does the threat of GAFA (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple) and Ali Baba competing against financial services incumbents fall in that second category? The narrative most mined at all fintech conferences I attend seems to revolve around &8220;fintech startups vs finserv incumbents&8221; where the questions asked are should there be competition or cooperation and who will be the ultimate winner. Seldom do I hear about potential GAFA threats although I know savvy bankers and insurers take the threat seriously. Does this mean this Black Swan threat is underestimated as it does not fit most participants&8217; models?

    Here are other Black Swan events I think may be underestimated in the industry:

    &8211; Any action from central #banks that would eliminate fractional reserve banking &8211; and implications thereof for the role of banks in money creation and lending intermediation

    &8211; A repeat of the economic crisis of 2007-2008 &8211; or even worse another great depression &8211; which would further weaken financial services firms and make them even more vulnerable to fintech startup competition or GAFA competition

    &8211; Large financial services conglomerate breakup by legislative fiat or due to market forces, thereby reducing incumbent size to a point where fintech and finserv blend into one thereby redefining the rules of engagement and competition and probably favoring large non-bank competitors. I have Robert Sams to thank for pointing this one.

    &8211; A string of natural disasters clustered in time &8211; thereby weakening insurance companies and banks&8217; balance sheets due to resulting losses. Would such losses weaken incumbents to the benefit of startups?

    &8211; Long term and secular deflation with continued negative interest rates. How would bank react? How would asset managers be impacted? How would consumers react vis a vis their savings strategies? How would lending be impacted? I have Jan-Maarten Mulder to thank for this one.

    &8211; Quantum computing ushers a new era of financial services, making many existing offerings obsolete

    &8211; Oil prices crash and remain low, thereby inducing strings of bankruptcies in the industry, followed by heavy losses with large banks, forcing regulators to step in and further crippling said incumbents to the benefit of their non-bank competitors and fintech startups

    &8211; Cybertheft takes on a new meaning and as digital identities become central to our lives, an entire country&8217;s worth of identities is hacked and stolen, thereby chilling digital adoption in material ways. I have Michael Meyer to thank for this one.

    Can you think of any other Black Swan events of the second type that would have an incidence on the world of fintech/finserv?

    Let the brainstorming begin.

    FiniCulture

     

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