FINTECH Bridge
China-UK Conference.

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China’s fintech landscape differs from those in Europe and the US where the most advanced fintech firms usually focus on one vertical such as payments, wealth management and lending.

 

In China, however, most of the tech giants started with highly successful consumer platforms and then added payments and other financial services shortly thereafter. These companies have orchestrated their fintech ecosystems by leveraging vast amounts of data to refine their offerings.

 

FINTECH Bridge China-UK Conference will delve into this unique tech landscape and present the opportunities for organisations on both sides of the bridge to expand their business and build new relationships.

150+

aTTENDEES

70+

ORGANISATIONS

25+

EXPERT SPEAKERS

10+

HOURS OF CONTENT

Meet the speakers.

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Sunan JIANG

sunan jiang

Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology

China Embassy in London

jinny yang

jinny yang

Managing Director, Chief China Economist

ICBC Standard Bank

Arthur Chen

arthur chen

Managing Director, Global Corporate Development & UK Chief Representative

Fosun Capital​

Susanne Chishti

susanne chishti

CEO

FINTECH Circle

Vinoth Jayakumar

Vinoth Jayakumar

Investment Director

Draper Esprit

Miranda Carr 02

Miranda Carr

Managing Director Equity Research

Haitong International  

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Aimin Yang

CEO

China Construction Bank (UK)

Michael Mainelli

michael mainelli

Alderman & Sheriff

The City of London

John Adams

John Adams

Director

HR China Recruitment and Training

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Henry Tillman

CEO and Founder

Grisons Peak

jon

Jon Vollemaere

CEO

R5FX

JI

Jing Li

Specialist-Financial Services

Department for International Trade (DIT)

Agenda

08:30 Registration and  refreshments
09:00 Welcome remarks

             Susanne Chishti, CEO and Founder, FINTECH Circle

09:05 OPENING Keynote Address

09:20 Keynote Address

             Sunan Jiang, Minister Counsellor for Science and Technology, Chinese Embassy in the UK

09:40 Keynote address: A comparative survey of financial centres bridging the ‘Belt-Road Initiative’

             Professor Michael Mainelli, Sheriff & Alderman, The City of London

10:00 Panel discussion: Accessing the potential of the China-UK Fintech BridgE

            Moderator: 
            Susanne Chishti, CEO and Founder, FINTECH circle
            Panellists:
            John Adams, senior advisor for china, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
            Jon Vollemaere, CEO, R5FX

10:50 Networking Break

11:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS

            Nick Cook, Director of Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority

11:40 Panel discussion: uk-china green finance partnership

            Moderator: Monica Woodley, Head, FINTECH circle Institute
            Panellists:
            Miranda Carr, Managing Director, Equity Research, Haitong International

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:30 FINTECH PITCHING CONTEST

            Judging panel:
            Susanne Chishti, CEO and Founder, FINTECH circle
            Jing Li, Specialist, Financial and Professtional services, Department for International Trade

14:30 Keynote roundtable: Future of ai ethics & Governance

            Speakers:
            Sally Eaves, Emergent Technology CTO | Gloval Strategy Advisor
            Huw Price, Director, China-UK Research Centre For AI Ethics & Governance & Bertrand Russell
            Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge

15:15 Networking Break

15:45 Panel Discussion: Investors’ outlook for uk fintech

            Moderator: Susanne Chishti, CEO and Founder, FINTECH circle
            Panellists:
            Prem Barthasarathy, Managing Partner, Cross Border Innovation Fund, Pontaq
            Arthur Chen, Managing Director, Global Corparate Development and UK Chief Representative, Fosun Capital
            Vinoth Jayakumar, Investment Director, Draper Esprit

16:35 keynote roundtable: china’s investment in the uk-2019 reflections & 2020 projections

            Moderator: Henry Tillman, CEO and Founder, Grisons Peak
            Panellists:
            Aimin Yang, CEO, China Construction Bank (UK)

17:15 Fintech awards & closing remarks

            Susanne Chishti, CEO, FINTECH circle

17:30 Networking Drinks

 
Keep me updated!

Lead association partner 2020

The China-Britain Business Council helps British and Chinese businesses and organisations work together in China, the UK and third markets around the world.
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Association partners 2020

The Financial Services Club is a network for everyone interested in the future of money!
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Emerging Payments Association
The Emerging Payments Association brings together companies across the emerging paytech spectrum to help shape the future of the payments industry landscape.
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CBBF
Founded in 2011, China-Britain Business Fusion (CBBF) is a 9-year old multi-industry consultancy assisting British and Chinese companies with their respective market-opportunity plans.
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The Hedge Fund Association (HFA) is an international non-profit industry trade and nonpartisan lobbying organization devoted to advancing transparency, development and trust in alternative investments.
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techUK
techUK is the largest trade body for technology sector in the UK. It represents the companies and technologies that are defining today the world that we will live in tomorrow. Around 850 companies are members of techUK.
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Young China Watchers (YCW) is a dynamic group of China-focused young professionals. YCW provides a chance for engaged individuals to interact and discuss the most pressing issues emerging from China today.
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The CCCUK is a non-profit organisation representing and serving interests of Chinese enterprises, aiming to promote China-UK economic and trade relations.
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Venue partner 2020

Allen and Overy is a global law firm. We help businesses solve their most complex legal challenges to gain competitive edge. A&O has specialist experience in Corporate law, Banking, M&A, Asset Management and IP.
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Lead academic partner 2020

Renmin University of China is the first comprehensive research university established by the People’s Republic of China.
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Media partners 2020

Fintech Finance works with prominent executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers globally within the foremost financial services organizations with consistent and accurate intelligence on emerging trends, breakthrough technologies and stimulating developments, helping them to make informed decisions.
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Financial IT is a digital platform for multimedia and editorial content, rankings and overviews of major industry events. Financial IT magazine is published throughout the year in digital form, and is available in print form at major trade events through our media partnerships.
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What past attendees said about the conference.

“Amazing event, a true crossroads of all the relevant people, experience and expertise from both the UK and China in equal measure. Great to see regulators to government, banking to technology companies, startups to investors and accelerators all under one roof. I don't normally stay all day - but with this conference it was essential.”
Jon Vollemaere
Jon VollemaereCEO, R5FX
“FINTECH Bridge China-UK Conference provided a deep understanding of upcoming themes and trends. This bi-lateral dialogue has never been more important for the fintech sector. Great new connections forged.”
Iain Anderson​
Iain Anderson​Executive Chairman, Cicero Group and CHAIR, Fintech Strategy Group
“We all vehemently agree with each other: a triumph. Humbled to be asked to be a part of the conference and appreciative of all the work from the team, moderator and panel.”
Sherry Madera
Sherry MaderaCity of London Special Advisor for Asia
“I thoroughly enjoyed the conference. The speakers were high quality and thought-provoking, as was the agenda.”
Joy Macknight​
Joy Macknight​Deputy Editor, The Banker, Financial Times
“Perfect panel, perfect moderation, perfect platform and event. Thank you all for the pleasure.”
Jinny Yan
Jinny YanManaging Director & Chief China Economist, ICBC Standard Bank PLC ​
“Thank you for a really stimulating day. It was great to hear so much from such influential players in the fintech market and I met some really interesting companies.”
Ian Manzie ​
Ian Manzie ​Senior International Trade Advisor, London International Trade Team, Department for International Trade
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