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The 4th FinTechOn Forum, guided by the National Development Council of the Executive Yuan and hosted by the Taiwan FinTech Association (TFTA), will be held on November 4, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taipei.

Important speakers who will appear at FinTechOn 2024 include: Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Peter Kerstens, Digitalization and Cybersecurity Advisor to the Financial Sector of the European Commission, Japan Virtual and Crypto Asset Exchange Association ( Seiji Yuki, executive managing director of JVCEA) and co-founder and executive managing director of Japan Business Association (JCBA), Brian Byagaba, head of fintech at Abu Dhabi International Financial Center (ADGM), former managing director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Angelina Kwan, director of regulatory compliance, Huang Xihe, leader of the securities dealer management group of the Securities and Futures Bureau of the Taiwan Financial Regulatory Commission, and Luo Weiyuan, chief prosecutor of the Shilin District Prosecutor's Office in Taiwan.

The forum theme of FinTechOn 2024 is "Towards the Dawn: Virtual Asset Regulation and Anti-Fraud Actions". It will bring together top companies, regulatory agencies, high-level government officials, law enforcement agencies, and influential figures shaping the future of global financial technology. 350 entities will be open on site. For conference seats and registration information, please see this link.

Tsai Yu-ling, honorary chairman of the Taiwan Fintech Association, said: "Fintech is not just a change in finance and technology, it has also significantly changed human behavior and even the overall operating model of the economy and society. AI and blockchain are the factors that will affect the future of fintech. These two key technologies also bring us great challenges. At this critical turning point, FinTechOn 2024 has created a unique platform to invite everyone to exchange international experience to form a more suitable regulatory environment and effectively combat crime.”

Another highlight is that the Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) will also participate in the FinTechOn annual forum for the first time. AFA is an international alliance officially formed at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) last year (2023). Currently, 14 financial technology associations have joined as members, representing 14 Asian economies, and are led by Cai Yuling, who serves as AFA First President.

According to a report released by the FBI last month, victims reported more than $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency-related scams in 2023, a 45% increase from the previous year. To meet increasingly urgent challenges, cross-border defense and public-private collaboration are crucial. At the forum, real cases will also be displayed to highlight the effectiveness of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and industry in combating fraud.

In addition, AFA members will also sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOU) to carry out international cooperation in cross-border anti-fraud, and jointly release a white paper (Riding the Wind and Waves: Exploring the Frontier of Fintech) with KPMG for the first time to outline Asian Fintech. development overview. AFA members will participate in these two important links simultaneously online and offline.

FinTechOn 2024 is guided by the National Development Council of the Executive Yuan, hosted by the Taiwan FinTech Association (TFTA), and co-organized by Ritz International Technology Law Firm, Taiwan Blockchain Enthusiasts Association (TABEI) and XREX Group. We would like to thank HOYA BIT Cryptocurrency Exchange, MaiCoin Group, Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd., Tuohuang Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Cathay Financial Holdings, Rice Technology Co., Ltd. and Bitto Group for their support and sponsorship.

The Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA) and its association members serve as international community partners of FinTechOn 2024, including: Korea FinTech Industry Association, Elevandi Japan, Philippines FinTech Alliance (Fintech Alliance.Ph), FinTech Association of Malaysia, Thai FinTech Association, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Singapore FinTech Association, Fintech Indonesia ), Mongolian Fintech Association, Cambodia Association of Finance and Technology, FinTech Alliance Nepal, Vietnam Fintech Club and Indian Fintech Integration Fintech Convergence Council.

National Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China, Yushan Technology Association, Taiwan Financial Research and Development Foundation, Arbitration Association of the Republic of China, Technology and Digital Applications Committee of the National Chamber of Commerce, Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Industry Development Association, Taiwan Digital Trust Association, Republic of China The Virtual Currency Business Association, Taiwan Blockchain University Alliance, and Taiwan Virtual Asset Anti-Money Laundering Association also joined the ranks of FinTechOn 2024 community partners.

FinTechOn 2024 is now open for registration.

About Taiwan FinTech Association (TFTA)

The Taiwan Fintech Association (TFTA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the development and innovation of financial technology (Fintech) in Taiwan. It was founded in 2017 and has since become one of the leaders in Taiwan’s fintech industry.

TFTA advocates for regulatory policies and measures that support domestic and international fintech innovation. TFTA has close links with government entities, industry stakeholders and international organizations. TFTA is an important platform for Taiwan’s financial technology community to connect, collaborate and promote development.

TFTA is a formal member of the Asia FinTech Alliance (AFA), which is an alliance of fintech associations from various countries and regions in Asia.

The strategic partnership between TFTA and AFA enables Taiwan to actively participate in the broader Asian fintech community, aligning with regional trends and expanding Taiwan’s influence in the global fintech sector.