IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2019 Now Opens for Applications

1.        

Accounting Tech

Incorporating or developing its proprietary
technology into accounting services

2.        

Advisory Tech

Using algorithm-driven technology to deliver
automated decisions on investment opportunities

3.        

Algo-Trading

Using programmed software to identify and place
trades to generate profits efficiently and effectively

4.        

Artificial Intelligence

Applying simulation of intelligence processes that
perceives and takes actions itself based on its environment

5.        

Blockchain-based
Transformation

Using technology to assist with digital currency
access, trade, exchange, and storage; or to provide blockchain or distributed
ledger services

6.        

Cloud Computing

Using a delivery mode of computing services to
offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale

7.        

Crowdfunding

Using technology to access and raise funds for
investment opportunities via the internet

8.        

Cybersecurity

Using programmed software to protect operating
systems and data from potential cyber-attacks

9.        

Big Data Analytics

Using technology to analyse extensive raw data
collected from different parties for insights and trends

10.     

Data Privacy

Using technology to ensure private data of
stakeholders are protected without violation of rights or exposure to
commercial entities

11.     

Digital Banking

Using electronic payment systems that enable
end-users to transact payment without physically attending bank branches

12.     

Digital Ethics

Displaying ethical behaviour that has contributed
to the promotion of social justice in digital communities

13.     

Financial Planning Tech

Incorporating or developing own proprietary
technology to deliver mortgage broking, stockbroking, and other financial
planning services

14.     

HR Tech

Using technology to manage employee data for
compensation and payroll, performance management, and recruitment

15.     

Innovative Tech

Demonstrating a creative aspect utilising new
ideas, methods, alterations and unique changes from existing FinTech systems

16.     

InsurTech

Using technology to assist the insurance claims
process, and enhance policyholder experience

17.     

Internet of Things (IoT)

Using IoT systems for creative use on FinTech
products/services

18.     

Investor Tech

Using technology to assist with the provision of
capital and financial support

19.     

Legal Tech

Using technology to provide legal services
transforming time-booking services or legal research etc

20.     

Lending Tech

Using technology to assist with accessing capital,
mortgage, personal, and other loan products

21.     

Payment Tech

Using technology to assist with payment, funds
disbursement, money transfers, payroll, or other payment services

22.     

PropTech

Using technology for the real estate space,
spanning across software, hardware, materials, or manufacturing

23.     

Reg-Tech

Using technology to assist with meeting regulatory
compliance obligations

24.     

Robotic Process Automation
(RPA)

Using “robots” to emulate and integrate the
actions of a human interacting within digital systems to execute a business
process

25.     

e-Provident Fund

Using electronic infrastructure and processes to
standardise, streamline and automate MPF scheme administration

26.     

5G

Using 5G technology to increase speed, reduce
latency, and improve the flexibility of wireless services

1.        

Entrepreneur of the Year

Recognising founders or start-ups for their track
record of business growth, finance and/or technology innovation, and
community engagement.

2.        

Leader of the Year

Recognising leaders, managerial grades or above,
with outstanding achievement who has made significant contributions to the
finance and/or technology industry

3.        

Future Star of the Year

Recognising young professionals, on or below 35,
with outstanding achievement who has made significant contributions to the
finance and/or technology industry

4.        

Iconic Star

Recognising professionals who have devoted their
lifetime, creating extraordinary impacts on the FinTech environment with
success stories to share.

Dr Charleston SIN

Executive Director, MIT Hong
Kong Innovation Node

Mr Emil CHAN

Chairman, The Association of Cloud and Mobile
Computing Professionals

Ir Eric CHAN

Chief Public Mission Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport
Management Company Limited

Dr Henry CHAN

Associate Professor and Associate Head, The
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mr Raymond CHAN

Managing Director, 9F International Holdings

Mr Rogers CHAN

Managing Partner, Impact Invest

Dr Terence CHAN

Chairman, Howah Technology Venture Limited

Dr Toa CHARM

Associate Professor, Business School, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong

Dr Dorothy CHAU

Director of Hong Kong, Macao & Cross-border
Financial Affairs, Tencent

Mr Jason CHIU

Chairman, Hong Kong Startup Council

Ms Ashley KHOO

Immediate Past President, The Hong Kong Society of
Financial Analysts

Mr Dicky LO

Managing Partner, Impact Invest

Mr Johnson NG

Senior Service Promotion Manager, Hong Kong Trade
Development Council

Mr Steve WONG

Senior Manager, ICT Cluster, Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation