Digital Assets – A Perspective from Venture Capital Investment
The digital asset market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by permissioned and permissionless infrastructure that allows for the swift creation and trading of new assets. The opportunities will impact every aspect of our traditional financial world and will create growth through its versatility, and with promises in cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Despite the opportunities, the digital asset market is not without its challenges. Key obstacles include regulatory uncertainty, market volatility and adoption. This environment mirrors traditional VC, where investors can engage with projects early on, fostering strong network effects that enhance sustainability and growth. We will discuss the development of selected areas of digital assets from a VC perspective.
Speaker:
Dr. Frank Tong, Managing Partner of QBN Capital.
Moderator:
Prof. CK Chan
Programme Director, MSc FinTech, Faculty of Engineering
Professor of Practice in FinTech
Secretary, CUHK Engineering FinTech Applied Research (CEFAR) Academy
Date : 19 November 2024 (Tue)
Time : 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Language : English
Venue : Emerald Room, CUHK Business School Town Centre
(Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong)
About the Speaker :
Dr. Frank Tong Fuk-Kay is a distinguished leader in Hong Kong’s technology and finance sectors, currently serving as the Managing Partner of QBN Capital. With a diverse background that spans fundamental academic research and business operations in both small and large corporations, he brings a wealth of experience to his current role. Before QBN Capital, Frank was the Global Head of Innovation and Strategic Investments at HSBC, where he played a crucial role in advancing the bank’s FinTech initiatives. His efforts included fostering collaborations with universities and FinTech startups, significantly enhancing HSBC’s innovation landscape.
Prior to his tenure at HSBC, Frank served as the CEO of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI). There, he focused on key technology areas such as FinTech, smart cities, and semiconductor technologies. Under his leadership, ASTRI formed significant partnerships with major banks, universities, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), promoting extensive research and development in financial technologies. His initiatives helped position Hong Kong as a global FinTech hub. Frank holds advanced degrees from Columbia University, where he earned his PhD while conducting research at MIT Lincoln Laboratories. His career began at IBM Research, followed by professorships at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He has also held executive roles at TDK and Hisense, showcasing his extensive expertise in both research and practical applications of technology. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Frank is actively involved in charity, community service, and education. He serves as an adjunct professor at CUHK and participates in various advisory capacities at CUHK, HKUST, and many technology startups, reflecting his commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in technology and finance.
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The CUHK FinTech Seminar Series is co-organized by the CEFAR Academy and the Asia-Pacific Institute of Business (APIB). Industry practitioners are invited to campus to share their areas of expertise. We see the advantage of bringing together the academia and industry experts, providing a platform to carry out fruitful and productive discussions, encourage the exchange of ideas and promote future collaboration opportunities. CUHK students may also widen their exposure and receive some enlightenment in their career development.
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