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OutReach�- 27 January 2021 -�Application
for The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2020 (the "Awards") has been officially
kicked off now. Organised by the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia
("IFTA"), the Awards is now running for its 3^rd year to
celebrate the significant achievements made worldwide in the realm of FinTech
and the application opens to both individuals and institutions of different
natures.

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Themed
"Embracing�FinTech amid New Normal and Accelerating Digitization",
the Awards builds on the turbulence impacting on this world as a starting
point, identifying the best practices of digitalization in this very
extraordinary year for all. The rearranged award categories and judging
criteria caters to ever-changing external factors so as to create a fair arena
for all.

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The
Awards focuses on teamworks, ethics, professionalism, achievements and
innovation. A well-rounded evaluation will be conducted to the participants to
select those who has been doing a great job balancing these different angles in
their business routine.

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"No matter you are a commercial company, an NGO, a start-up,
or an individual who have helped the advancement of the FinTech industry, you
are more than welcomed to join the Awards." IFTA Founder and Chairman Mr Paul
Pong said, "By participating in the Awards, FinTech-related organizations or
individuals will be able to significantly elevate their visibility in this
ever-growing industry."

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The Awards Head Juror Dr Charleston Sin added, "We anticipate that a group of leading institutions and individuals will join the Awards this year. FinTech-related business usually become more decisive when adapting to changes. Especially in this year, when constantly changing has become the major theme."

Since IFTA's establishment in September 2017, the IFTA has been contributing to the promotion of professional standards within Asia's FinTech industry. It is known as a major facilitator of FinTech education and a platform for nurturing new talents. For the past 3 years, the Awards recognises companies that have dedicated to the development of this once emerging, and now maturing industry.

About IFTA

The Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia
Limited (IFTA) is an NPO established in Hong Kong in September 2017; to uphold
the professional standard of Financial Technologists in Asia and create an
ecosystem for global fintech talents to be connected. In the witness of HKSAR
Government representatives, and the City of London at the signing ceremony,
IFTA entered a collaboration agreement with the Certificate in Finance and
Technology (CFT) from the United Kingdom to introduce the first CFT program in
Asia. Besides delivering certification, IFTA also organises events including
boot camps, seminars, and an annual award to accelerate Fintech education and
industry engagement among government, regulators, universities, enterprises,
and start-ups.