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Raymond Chan is now a VP, Responsible Officer of a global crypto exchange which is granted a "deemed" licence by SFC. He is the former CEO & Director of Metaverse Securities, an online securities broker and iFund, an online fund platform, both subsidiaries of 9F Inc., a Chinese fintech group listed in NASDAQ, and the OMO/RO who holds Type 1,2,4,5,9 SFC license with virtual assets uplifted. He is also the former MD of the 9F Inc. since October 2018 and responsible for applying financial and virtual bank licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, Lithuania and China. In his fintech role, Raymond is responsible for "Tech Enabling" businesses in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
In 2020, Raymond was selected as "Leader of the Year" by IFTA, he founded inMotion. Raymond is well-known as the founder of the first virtual banking, inMotion of CITIC Bank International. In 2017, he led the Bank to successfully obtain HKMA's approval of eKYC and changes of related laws to make it possible. Raymond has been working in the banking industry for more than 20 years and holding management positions in major banks. While Raymond is a seasoned practitioner in banking and fintech areas including Web3, virtual asset, virtual bank, eKYC, and mobile payment.
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Dr. Raymond Wong holds a Doctor of FinTech from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was Visiting Researcher (Digital Assets) at AMTD FinTech Centre. As Senior General Manager at Henderson Land, he leads sales strategy. A qualified Hong Kong solicitor, he sits on government advisory committees and was an individual member of HK Real Estate Developers Association. With 30+ years in land/property development, he previously partnered at a top international law firm. His academic credentials include MSc in Real Estate (Distinction), LLB, and PCLL from The University of Hong Kong, blending legal expertise with fintech innovation.
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Ken Lo is CEO of AMTD Digital Media & Entertainment Group (NYSE: HKD). Previously Co-founder & CSO of HKbitEX – a virtual asset licensed institution including exchange, asset management and custodian businesses, operating under Hong Kong regulated, compliant framework. He was one of the early founding members of ZA International (subsidiary to Zhong An Insurance, 6060.HK) where he held the position of Head of Strategic Partnerships.
Ken has diverse experience within the financial industry with expertise in digital transformation and Fintech strategies towards banking, insurance and consulting spaces, including working at HSBC, McKinsey, Ernst and Young Advisory. Ken is an active participant in the Fintech community, and currently serving as an adjunct assistant professor for the Master of Fintech Programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a guest lecturer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Hong Kong. He is the Executive Council Representative of Hong Kong LPF Association & Convener of the Fintech Committee and Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Youth FinTech Association. He also serves as a mentor for the Cyberport Start-up Incubation Programme, HKUST BBA programme and HKU MBA programme.
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Gary Lam is CTO at Livibank, leading 400+ technologists in SME banking solutions. He pioneered Hong Kong's first bank-secured crypto multi-sig wallet and NFT-based marketing tools boosting sales by HK$6M/week. Former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, he managed $300B AUM and developed AI models for CBBC trading. As Architecture Board Chairman of HKMA's eTradeConnect, he launched APAC's first trade finance blockchain with 17 banks. With leadership roles at JPMorgan and HSBC, he specializes in HFT systems, delta hedging, and regulatory tech. Awarded "Top 10 Innovative CTOs 2023" for fintech innovations.
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Robert Lui is a partner of Deloitte China. He is also the firm's HK Digital Asset Leader, Capital Market Services Group HK Offering Services Leader, and Government & Public Services Education Sector Leader. Overseeing Deloitte's digital asset program in HK, Robert collaborates with industry stakeholders on wide-ranging projects including licensing, compliance review, and security token offering projects.
In the past 20 years, he has led over 50 IPOs for companies listed on the HK Stock Exchange, while delivering auditing, internal control, digitalization, and M&A services to listed companies and growth enterprises. Robert contributes to the industry and society through his services to professional organizations and public sector bodies. As a Member of the HKSAR's Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development, he plays an active role in supporting the growth of Hong Kong's digital asset and Web3 ecosystem. His other key external appointments include Chairman of Greater Bay Area Committee at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Board Director of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, Divisional President of Greater China for CPA Australia (2023), Council Member of the City University of Hong Kong, and Advisor of CityU Academy of Innovation.