CCG Catalyst

Even in uncertain economic times, big banks remain resilient. Discover how they’re leveraging strategy and risk management to stay confident in their growth. #BankingStrategy #CCGCatalyst #FinancialConfidence What Big Banks' Confidence Tells Us: Kate Drew https://lnkd.in/gCH532PV

Hong Kong FinTech Week Highlights: #Innovation, #DigitalAssets, #Blockchain, #FinTech, #AI Behind all the buzz, it’s the human touch that makes it best. 🇺🇸We had the pleasure of bringing 8 U.S. fintechs with incredible people behind each one. 👥Collaborated with D.C. colleagues and saw 6 months of hard work come to fruition. Shoutout to Gemal Brangman and Peter Sexton. 🏀Reconnected with friends I haven’t seen in years. Great to see you, Anthony Sar. 🧑💻Finally put faces to contacts I’ve only met virtually. Wonderful meeting you, Isaac Tse. 📧Received support and encouragement from colleagues who couldn’t join us. Thank you, Vincent Tran. 💬Made new connections and had meaningful conversations. Cheers, Eddie Chan and Brett Hanmer. 🤝Witnessed partners wholeheartedly supporting our efforts. A special thanks to Bojan Obradović, Elizabeth Fung, and Chris Long. ⭐️And most importantly, saw our superstar colleague Nicole Yan absolutely smash this amazing trade mission. Her tireless work over the past few months and her stellar performance over the last 3 days were truly inspiring. ☄️ #Fin is essential, #Tech is convenient, but #People are the best. CardWare Inc. CCG Catalyst Pie Systems Notabene Rimark Solana Foundation Triangle Digital ViewTrade Holding Corp.

One year ago, I had the opportunity to attend the Singapore Fintech Festival and meet with the U.S. trade mission delegates. Little did I know that just one year later, I would be hosting a Fintech trade mission here in my hometown. It was an absolute pleasure to have received the delegation to attend the Hong Kong FinTech Week! Reuniting with some familiar faces and meeting new ones made the experience even more memorable and enjoyable✨🏀 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this experience possible: our U.S. colleagues Gemal Brangman, Peter Sexton and Vincent Tran; partners and friends who showed us significant support🤝 Chris Long, Bojan Obradović, Elizabeth Fung, Chloe Chan, Susanna Chen, King Leung, Karen Mak, @Icy Yau, Isaac Tse, Victor Yim, Cybella Chan and of course, our team at the U.S. Commercial Service Hong Kong Geoffrey Parish, Paul Frost, Boris Meyer and Timothy Zee🌠 Here's to more opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration in the world of fintech!🌟 Our delegates 💯 AKRU CardWare Inc. CCG Catalyst Notabene Pie Systems Rimark Solana Foundation Triangle Digital ViewTrade Holding Corp. Take a moment to check out our story that was featured in Ming Pao Newspaper: http://bit.ly/3NPocn9

Innovation is at the heart of Hong Kong, which is losing no time to secure its future competitiveness as an international financial center with fintech. This week, multiple international delegations came to the city to join the Hong Kong Fintech Week, including a US Fintech Mission brought in by US Commercial Service. The delegates were companies working on regulatory, blockchain, payment and sustainable finance technology. At HSBC, we hosted an exclusive breakfast briefing for them to learn more about the city’s business landscape. We discussed the opportunities created by Hong Kong's fintech policies and virtual asset regulatory regimes. From tokenised gold to supporting the government in issuing the world’s first multi-currency digital green bond, HSBC is playing an important role in these developments. Through our strong global network and deep industry knowledge, we will continue to support fintech companies looking to expand in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific. Jonathan Yip Shirley Li, CFA Bojan Obradović David Bellari Elizabeth Fung Invest Hong Kong U.S. Commercial Service

Fintech signals: As digital trends evolve, knowing where to focus is vital. Discover which signals matter most for a successful fintech strategy in today’s fast-paced market. #FintechInsights #CCGCatalyst #BankingResearch Signals That Inform a Fintech Strategy: Tyler Brown https://lnkd.in/g9YF3g_r

As we concluded the Hong Kong leg of our U.S. FinTech Trade Mission, we were grateful for the valuable insights shared by HSBC and Citibank. Our final day included a roundtable breakfast at HSBC, where we discussed the Hong Kong fintech landscape and HSBC’s digital initiatives, followed by a lunch meeting with Citibank and key fintech stakeholders. With Hong Kong behind us, we’re now headed to Bangkok, Thailand, for the mission’s second stop, looking forward to new opportunities and connections! #FinTech #TradeMission #GlobalBusiness #Innovation

Why are so many consumers shifting their primary bank? In the era of data-driven expectations, it’s all about trust and insights. Dive into how banks can stay relevant by prioritizing data. #BankingInsights #CCGCatalyst #BankingResearch Primary Bank Status is Now About Data: Tyler Brown https://lnkd.in/gtgSEyAT

There's a lot watching bigger banks can tell us about where the market is headed — especially on #innovation. We can also learn from their confidence. Why? Because confident leaders act differently. More of my musings on this via the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSyd6Fmm CCG Catalyst #banktechnology #bankinnovation

Day 2 of our trade mission at Hong Kong Fintech Week has been a whirlwind of experiences both on-site and off! The day kicked off with time to explore sessions at Hong Kong Fintech Week, giving our delegation firsthand insights into the latest fintech innovations. From there, we moved into our second round of B2B meetings, continuing to build connections with key players in the Hong Kong market. A special highlight was our tour of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), where our delegates learned about HKEX’s dynamic IPO market and visited the Museum of Finance. A big thank you to Mr. Eddy Lam and the HKEX staff for their time and insights. Our day concluded with a VIP reception hosted by Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) and Citi, where our delegates had the opportunity to connect with top professionals and thought leaders, including US Consul General Gregory May. The conversations here have been invaluable for expanding perspectives on fintech in the region. Looking forward to more opportunities and connections as we dive into Day 3! #Fintech #TradeMission #HongKong #USFintech #HKFintechWeek #GlobalBusiness #Innovation #Networking

We’re thrilled to see our U.S. FinTech trade mission to Hong Kong making news headlines! With innovative American companies exploring business opportunities, this mission highlights Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a financial hub in the region. From networking with local stakeholders to exploring new market potentials, these companies are gaining critical insights and valuable connections. Read the full story on our delegates’ experiences and the impact of this mission here: https://lnkd.in/eDYEtSrw #FinTech #TradeMission #GlobalBusiness #Innovation #HongKong