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Regulatory Ramblings
Regulatory RamblingsEp 76 - The US GENIUS Act + HK Stablecoin Ordinance | HK Web3 BlueprintEpisode 75 with Joshua Chu, Syed Musheer Ahmed and Sean Lee  🎧The common theme for this episode is FinTech and Web3 writ large – with an eye towards digital assets and virtual currency.In Spotlight segment, we’ll be speaking with a returning guest and a dear friend of the program – Syed Musheer Ahmed of Hong Kong-based FinStep Asia on the recently disseminated the “Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint: Building a Web 3 International Financial Hub” report. Joining Musheer is Sean Lee, his co-lead from Web3 Harbour's Policy Committee and one of the key lea...
2025-08-201h 05Regulatory Ramblings
Regulatory RamblingsEp 75 - Rethinking Hong Kong’s Startup Ecosystem and Its Legal FoundationsEpisode 75 with David Cameron, Syed Musheer Ahmed and Joshua Chu  🎧This episode of Regulatory Ramblings takes a deep dive into the current state of Hong Kong’s startup environment - exploring how conducive the city’s legal, commercial, and policy infrastructure is for startups to not only launch, but also to scale.We begin with a spotlight conversation featuring David Cameron, a veteran American lawyer and founder of the Hong Kong-based firm DCLO. Drawing on over 16 years of experience - including stints at global firms like Linklaters and Allen & Overy...
2025-08-061h 03Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraInvesting Beyond Earth: Space, Deep Tech & the Future of Innovation with Alexandra VidyukIn this episode of Token Bytes by FinStep Asia, Alexandra Vidyuk, General Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, joins Musheer Ahmed to unpack the business of space, why deep tech is the next big VC frontier, and how startups are driving innovation across orbit and Earth.Key Highlights:🧠 From Fintech to Deep Tech VC – Alexandra’s journey from banking and digital assets to funding deep tech startups.🌌 Why Space, Why Now – Falling launch costs, geopolitical momentum, and non-dilutive public funding open the skies.🔬 In-Space Manufacturing – From cancer treatments to semiconductors, zero-gravity labs unlock new possibilities.🤖 Humanoids & Robotics – Robots, not astronauts, are leading the next p...
2025-07-1349 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFrom Data to Impact: Camilla Bullock on Building Payments for Asia’s Digital FutureFinstep Asia TokenBytes with Syed Musheer Ahmed Ahmed. In this episode, we speak with Camilla Bullock, Co-founder & CEO of Emerging Payments Association Asia, on her journey from financial data to fintech leadership, and how EPA is shaping payments policy, cross-border innovation, and quantum-safe security across APAC. Key Highlights: 📊 From Data to Fintech Leadership – Camilla’s journey from Reuters to building EPA Asia. 🌐 Creating Cross-Border Payment Bridges – How EPA unites a fragmented region with shared goals. 🤝 Power of Partnerships – Leveraging local experts & ambassadors to tailor strategies by market. 🔁 Open Data & E...
2025-06-1240 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraBlockchain & Tokenization: Unlocking the Future of Finance at Money20/20 Asia with Henry ZhangFintech Decoded with Musheer Ahmed & Monica Jasuja.In this special MoneyPot edition of Token Bytes recorded at Money 20/20 Asia, Musheer Ahmed hosted Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT—a licensed exchange for institutional-grade, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs)—to explore how blockchain is redefining institutional finance and unlocking the future of finance—from RWA tokenization to cross-chain interoperability.Key Highlights: · Henry's distinguished journey from TradFi to DeFi: Henry's C-level experience with large, global financial institutions and how it helped shape his entrepreneurial journey with DigiFT. · Traditional finance is evolving, not disappearing—blockchain enables the next leap forward· Institutional adoption is growing—but...
2025-05-2230 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraDanny Levy, from Money 20/20, on key trends on fintech and payments in AsiaDanny Levy, Managing Director of Money20/20 APAC, shares his insights, on fintech’s rapid evolution in Asia, the role of thought leadership in the industry, and how curated thought leadership events, like Money20/20, shape the fintech ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed.Key Highlights:💼 Building a Career in B2B Events – Success in events requires adaptability, a broad skill set, and seizing opportunities.📈 Navigating Leadership & Growth – Stepping outside your comfort zone is key to personal and professional development.📊 Key Fintech Trends in Asia – While growth is strong, regulatory clarity and consumer protection remain priorities.🔥 The Role of Money20/20 i...
2025-03-1833 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraCrypto & FinTech in Hong Kong: Trends, Regulations & FutureA deep dive into Hong Kong's evolving crypto landscape with Kevin Lee—covering regulations, institutions, and innovations shaping the future of digital assets.Key Highlights:🚀 Crypto Career Shift: Kevin Lee shares his journey from traditional finance to digital assets.📊 Regulatory Clarity: Hong Kong’s SFC is shaping the framework for compliant crypto operations.🏦 Institutional Adoption: Traditional finance firms explore integrations with crypto and stablecoins.🧘 Mental Resilience in Finance: Insights on handling stress in high-stakes industries.👥 Community Building in Crypto: The role of engagement and collaboration in digital assets.🔮 The AI-Crypto Connection: How AI-driven trading and automation are reshaping markets.👉 Follow for more insights...
2025-03-0833 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Future of Payments: Trends, Tech & TransformationA deep dive into the evolving payments landscape with Yuno’s SVP and APAC Head SheueChee Beh. From real-time payments to AI and stablecoins—what's next for fintech?Key Highlights:💳 The Power of Payment Orchestrators – Transforming global transactions🌏 Yuno’s Vision for APAC – Enabling seamless global transactions across markets👩‍💼Women in Payments & Leadership – Insights for aspiring female professionals in fintech🤖 AI & Embedded Finance – Driving innovation in digital payments🤖Stablecoins & AI in Payments – The intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence🔗 Web3 & Digital Assets – How blockchain is reshaping finance📢 Follow for more insights on fintech, digital assets & Web3! 🚀
2025-03-0539 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFintech Decoded: Paths, Future Steps - India & Hong KongFintech Decoded with Monica Jasuja & Musheer Ahmed. Join us as we Explore the latest fintech developments in India and Hong Kong, from UPI and digital lending to blockchain, tokenization, and GenAI's role in financial innovation with Medhy Souidi a transformational leader at DBS Hong Kong and the Founder & Host of the What The Fintech Podcast.🇮🇳 Key Highlights: FinTech in India 📈 UPI at Record Highs: India’s digital payments continue to surge in both volume and value. 🏦 Regulatory Shifts: RBI tightens rules on digital lending and virtual assets. 💰 FinTech Funding Slowdown: More reliance on public fundraising as private funding remains cautious. 📊 We...
2025-02-2149 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraRevolutionizing AML: How Tookitaki Combats Financial Crime with AIDiscover how Tookitaki is transforming financial crime prevention with AI-powered AML solutions. Eric Margaryan and Patricia Kong share insights on innovative approaches, real-world applications, and the impact on global banking systems. Key Highlights: 🔍 AI-Driven AML: Tookitaki’s platform leverages federated learning to combat financial crime in real-time. 🌐 Global Reach: Supporting top-tier banks like UOB with advanced fraud detection across 14+ languages. 🚀 Efficiency at Scale: Deploy scenarios faster with auditable, explainable, and regulator-friendly AI. 🌟 Proven Success: Live since 2020, delivering tangible results for traditional banks and fintechs. 📊 Dynamic Insights: Minimize false positives and optimize risk assessments with cutting-edge technology. Follo...
2025-02-0406 minInsurance for the New Possible
Insurance for the New PossibleHow Changing Lifestyles are Shaping the Future of FinTechJoin us to discuss how changing lifestyles are reshaping the future of FinTech and in particular, the implications of increased life expectancy on financial product design, with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder at FinStep Asia. Learn more : https://insuranceforthenewpossible.com
2024-12-0516 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraDriving Innovation in the Middle Corridor: Varlam Ebanoidze on Georgia’s Fintech StrategyJoin Varlam Ebanoidze, Head of Fintech Development at the National Bank of Georgia, as he shares insights on the country’s fintech strategy, innovation efforts, and its pivotal role in the Middle Corridor ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed. Key Highlights: 💡Georgia’s Fintech Strategy: Focused on policy, infrastructure, and experimentation, Georgia is paving the way for fintech innovation. 🛣️The Digital Silk Road: Extending regulatory sandbox borders to create a regional hub for testing fintech ideas in the Middle Corridor. 🚀 Regional Collaboration Expanding the regulatory sandbox to foster cross-border fintech projects in the Middle Corridor. 👉 Subscribe for more...
2024-11-2212 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraNavigating Design & Innovation: Insights from Tayseer on Business, Growth & ResilienceJoin Tayseer, CEO of TforDesigns, as he shares his journey from unexpected entrepreneur to building an enterprise in Hong Kong’s design and innovation space. Dive into insights on building a business, digital pivots, and fostering innovation & design. Key Highlights: 🚀💡The Entrepreneurial Journey:
Tayseer shares about his entrepreneurship journey and building a startup in Hong Kong after initially pursuing mechanical engineering. 💵📊Financial Discipline for Entrepreneurs:
Tayseer emphasizes the importance of cash flow management for both personal and business sustainability. 🔄🌐
Pivoting During Covid: How TforDesign adapted by expanding into digital learning and online course offerings.💡🏦...
2024-11-1454 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with Nicholas McNicholas Head of Regulatory Affairs and Enforcement at VARAJoin us for an insightful discussion with Nicholas McNicholas, head of regulatory affaire and enforcement at the Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on how VARA oversees and enforces regulations within the fast-evolving virtual assets space. Key Highlights: ⚖️Agility in Regulation: VARA is designed to adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving virtual assets landscape in Dubai. ✅💼Enforcing Compliance: Focused on cracking down on unlicensed activity to ensure consumer protection, VARA’s enforcement takes a pragmatic approach to enforcing and works actively with other local law enforcement agencies and regulators. 🌐🤝Global Partnerships for Safety: Collaborating with international law enforcement to address risks suc...
2024-11-1332 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraEpisode 3: Democratizing Financial Services Through Open FinanceJoin us as Mr. B.G. Mahesh, CEO of Sahamati, dives deep into the world of Open Finance and Account Aggregators, unpacking how these innovations are transforming financial accessibility and inclusion in India. Hear expert insights on key developments, challenges, and the future of fintech in emerging markets. Key Highlights: 🏦Open Finance Unpacked - Explore how Open Finance aggregates financial services data, like browsing a multi-branded store. 📉Boosting Small Businesses - How Open Finance supports SMEs with flexible, small-ticket loans. 🌐Power of Standardization - Digital standardization enables efficient, secure data sharing. 🌍In...
2024-11-0954 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraSingapore’s Fintech Landscape : Innovation, Adoption & the Future with Varun MittalVarun Mittal, Chief Innovation Officer at SingLife and co-founder of Founder Fintech Nation, for insights into Singapore's thriving fintech landscape with Syed Musheer Ahmed. From digital adoption to stablecoins and the future of innovation, we explore what makes Singapore a fintech leader. Key Highlights: 🇸🇬🔒 Singapore’s Unique Regulatory Landscape Singapore stands out with a single financial regulator, fostering a streamlined, growth-focused environment. 📈📲 Digital Adoption in Singapore Government initiatives have driven rapid adoption of digital finance in Singapore, paving the way for future growth. 🔮⚙️Fintech’s Future Challenges Varun highlights a "trinity challenge" for the next generation: longevity, inflation, and rising healthcare costs. 📖...
2024-11-0725 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Edge Podcast with Brad Jones on his Journey in Revolutionising Payments Across AsiaBrad Jones, CEO of PayMe, talks fintech innovation, startup growth, and the future of Hong Kong's digital economy on the Asia Edge podcast with Syed Musheer Ahmed Key Highlights: 🏙️ Hong Kong’s Growth: Brad’s perspective on the city’s evolution over 2 years 💼 Startup Journey: From the army to banking to becoming a fintech founder in Cambodia & Myanmar 💸 Wave's Money Growth: How Wave rapidly reached profitability in Myanmar with a robust agent network 🚀 Fintech Success: The role of women in fintech adoption in Myanmar 🌐 PayMe’s Future: PayMe's impact and growth in Hong Kong’s retail marketDon't Forget to subcribe! #payments #fintec
2024-11-0439 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraTransforming India's Insurance: Shilpa Arora on Insurtech, Misselling and Automated ClaimsJoin Shilpa Arora, Co-founder & CEO of Insurance Samadhan, as she shares her journey in tackling misselling in India's insurance sector. Learn about the growth of insurtech, fake vs. real claims, and her experience on Shark Tank India. Key Highlights: 🚨 Misselling in Insurance: A staggering 50% of insurance policies in India are mis-sold, often due to high commissions and lack of transparency 🛡️ Claims & Automation: Insurance Samadhan is automating 33% of life insurance, 60% of health insurance, and 10% of general insurance claims, making the process faster and more reliable 🦈 Shark Tank Experience: Shilpa shares how pitching on Shark Tank was a great mar...
2024-10-2938 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraUnlocking Hong Kong's Fintech Future: Insights with Lareina WangJoin Lareina Wang, Head of Digital & Innovation, HK and GBA, Institutional Banking group at at DBS Bank Hong Kong and chairperson of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, as she explores the dynamic world of Digital Banking and Innovation in Hong Kong with Syed Musheer Ahmed. Discover how banking in Hong Kong has transformed over the last decade and what the drivers are for development of vibrant communities in this evolving landscape. Key Highlights: 🌟 Innovative Leadership: Lareina discusses her role at DBS Hong Kong and her vision for driving digital innovation in Ins...
2024-10-1445 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraAishwarya Jaishankar Co Founder & COO at Hyperface on Building the Future of Credit Cards in IndiaJoin us as Syed Musheer Ahmed chats with Aishwarya Jaishankar, Co-founder and COO of Hyperface, at GFF 2024 about the future of B2B fintech in India! Discover insights into market challenges, innovative solutions, and exciting partnerships shaping the credit industry. 🚀 Key Highlights: 🔮 The Future of Finance: Aishwarya’s vision for the evolution of fintech in India and Hyperface’s innovative path to achieve this. 🛣️ Aishwarya Jaishankar's Journey: Insights from a leading fintech pioneer on her journey from Banking to cofounding one of India’s leading Fintechs 📉 Credit Market Opportunity: India's credit market, with a 10:1 debit-to-credit card ratio, shows huge growth potential for...
2024-09-3019 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraUsing artificial intelligence to build infrastructure and platforms for financial services productExplore how startups in India are revolutionizing financial services with AI! Join us as Hari Subramanian, Co-founder CEO of Niti.AI, sits down with Syed Musheer Ahmed to discuss their innovative fintech infrastructure platform and the future of AI in finance. 🚀 Startup Journey: Niti.AI's growth story, from its launch a couple years ago to working with several BFSI customers. 📈 AI Integration in Finance: How Niti.AI is pushing the boundaries of AI integration in financial services. 🔍 Regulatory Challenges: The evolving landscape of AI regulations and how Niti.AI is navigating these challenges. 🌐 Global Impact: The global implications of AI advanceme...
2024-09-2414 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraUnlocking India's Stock Market Future: Insights from V.L.A Ambala on Technology and GrowthJoin us on the Finstep Asia Edge podcast with Syed Musheer Ahmed, as we dive into the future of stock market analysis in India with V.L.A Ambala, co-founder of Stock Market Today. Discover how technology is reshaping investments and the opportunities ahead! Key Highlights: 📈 India’s Economic Growth: Discussing the potential for expansion in India's growing economy, with a focus on structured investments and government initiatives. 💡 Monetization Strategies: Three ways to monetize skills: engaging with the market, building an audience, and using social media. 📊 Revenue Shifts: Insights on how 50% of revenue now comes from retail subscriptions and the evolvin...
2024-09-2051 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraInside GFF 2024: Chirant Patil on Revolutionizing Insurtech in India and Beyond!The Finstep Asia Edge podcast with Syed Musheer Ahmed is at GFF 2024 with Chiranth Patil, co-founder of Riskcovry, a leading insurtech startup. Dive into our chat about his journey into fintech, the growth of insurance in India, and the future of insurtech. 🌟 Key Highlights: 🛣️ Fintech Journey: Chiranth’s discusses his path to co-founding Riskcovry, an insurtech infrastructure company in India that provides digital infrastructure for insurance distribution. 🇮🇳 Insurtech in India: India's insurance market is growing rapidly but still has low penetration compared to global averages, presenting significant opportunities for insurtech companies. 🏗️ Riskcovry's Insurtech Infrastructure: Riskcovry connects insurers and distributors, processing $200 milli...
2024-09-0910 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with David Lee Director at WealthRyse on The Future of WealthtechJoin us as David Lee, CEO and co-founder of Wealthrye, delves into the evolving landscape of fintech and wealth tech. Discover the difference between predictive AI and Gen AI, how WealthRyse is empowering financial advisors, and what the future holds for AI in financial advising. Don’t miss this insightful episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast! Key Highlights: 🤖 Robo-Advisors vs. AI Advisors: Explore how predictive AI and smart algorithms are transforming retail financial advice. 🌐 Tech vs. Gen AI: Understand the distinction between specialized neural networks and generalized AI technologies. 📊 On-Demand Re-balancing: How WealthRse provides seamless re-balancing for financial advisors an...
2024-08-2748 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraJeff Greenfield CEO at Provalytics on The Impact of Digital Marketing and Analytics on FintechsIn this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, we dive into the impact of digital marketing with Jeff Greenfield, co-founder and CEO of Provalytics. Discover cutting-edge insights on marketing analytics and how fintech firms can leverage them to enhance business metrics. Key Highlights: 📊 Marketing & Analytics: Explore how to use analytics to improve marketing strategies in fintech. 💰 Ad Spend Tracking: Learn why tracking where marketing dollars go is crucial for effective branding. 🧠 New Talent: Discuss whether marketing teams need new skills or can adapt existing talent to modern strategies. 🌐 Impressions vs. Clicks: Understand how modern marketers are shifting focus from clicks...
2024-08-0940 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with Theodora Lau On The Impact of Technology, including AI, On Finance & BankingIn this engaging interview, Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures and one of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in FinTech, sits down with Syed Musheer Ahmed on Finstep Asia Edge to share her unique insights. From the success of super apps in Asia and evolution of AI to the disparity in digital adoption between regions, Theodora provides an in-depth look at the evolving fintech landscape and regulatory challenges. Key Highlights: 🌏 Super Apps & Regulation: Explore how super apps are reshaping the Asian market and the crucial role of regulatory adoption for future growth. 📉 US vs. A...
2024-08-0253 minRegulatory Ramblings
Regulatory Ramblings#50 - Hong Kong to Dubai and Back Again – Reflections on A Career in FinTechEp #50 with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Finstep Asia Syed Musheer Ahmed has two decades of extensive experience in the realms of capital markets, fintech and virtual assets – including a decade as a global markets’ trader, prior to coming to Hong Kong to attain his MBA from the University of Hong Kong and London Business School’s joint program. Since 2016, Musheer has contributed extensively to building the region’s fintech and virtual asset ecosystem, particularly as the co-founder and the inaugural general manager of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong. For the last five years...
2024-07-311h 46Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with Alex Medana, Ceo at Stealth FinTech on Fintech EntrepreneurshipWelcome to Finstep Asia Edge! In this episode Syed Musheer Ahmed chats with Alex Medana- Co-Founder of FinFabrik, Co-founder of Fintech Association of Hong Kong and currently CEO of a Stealth FinTech Startup Startup in the composable finance space. A seasoned Finance professional with a rich background in operations, business, product and technology over two decades in investment banking & fintech, Alex takes us through his remarkable journey from banking to stepping into Fintech a decade ago when he fell in love into blockchain. Alex caught up with Musheer Ahmed on his visit to Bangalore, and...
2024-07-2439 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFlorian M Spiegl Founder & CEO at Evident discusses Alternative Investments and TokenizationIn this episode of Finstep Asia Edge, Syed Musheer Ahmed sits down with Evident Founder & CEO Florian M Spiegl to explore impactful insights on Bitcoin, blockchain, and the future of digital assets. Join us as we navigate Hong Kong's fintech culture and regulatory landscape, shedding light on tokenization and alternative investments. Key Highlights: * Florian discusses his transition from strategy consulting to corporate fintech in Hong Kong. * Insights on the evolution of fintech and blockchain in the financial sector. * Perspectives on Bitcoin's role as a store of value versus its original concept. * Discussions on Hong Kong's innovative fintech ecosystem and...
2024-07-2250 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with Amit Goel, Early Stage Investor at 77 capital on investing in Fintech in IndiaIn this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, Syed Musheer Ahmed sits down with Amit Goel, a prominent figure in the Indian fintech industry and partner at 77 Capital. They discuss the evolution of fintech in India, his investing journey, and the factors influencing the startup ecosystem. Key Highlights: 🛣️ Amit discusses his entry into fintech with Medici and his passion of helping early stage startups 📈 India recently began seeing fintech IPOs, providing new exit options through SME IPOs. 🛠️ Focus on enabling infrastructure and tools rather than direct funding for acquisitions. 💸 Excess liquidity and cheap capital led to many startups, but only those w...
2024-07-2244 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with founders of Xalts on Building Enterprise Grade Blockchain Infrastructure for FIsJoin us in this insightful discussion as Supreet and Ashutosh, Co-Founders of Xalts, share their vision and approach to enable financial institutions to compose bespoke blockchain solutions for real world assets & liabilities using their technology product. Xalts is an Accel and Citi backed platform for institutions to build & manage smart workflows which automate real world business processes using smart contracts. 🚀 Meet the Founders: - Supreet: Former Meta executive, Supreet has been a Business operator across Asia for 15 years and has expertise in M&A integration and blockchain solutions. - Ashutosh: Former HSBC executive with 15 years experience & track record of man...
2024-06-071h 01Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 payments with Sophie GuibaudWelcome to Finstep Asia Edge Tipping Point series with Syed Musheer Ahmed, where we dive deep with entrepreneurs and founders in the FinTech and Web3 world. Today, we are thrilled to have Sophie Guibaud, co-founder of Fiat Republic, share her entrepreneurial journey and insights. Key Highlights: 🚀 Sophie's Entrepreneurial Journey: - Transitioning from banking and venture capital to founding a startup. - Discovering entrepreneurship as a solution-driven pathway. 🌐 About Fiat Republic: - A platform enabling transformation of fiat access for Web3, where firms can get access to an ever increasing number of fiat rails via a single API - Emph...
2024-06-0439 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraIn discussion with Deepa Raja Carbon from Dubai’s VARA on evolution of Virtual Assets RegulationsIn this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, Deepa Raja Carbon, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, shares insights on VARA's pioneering work in developing virtual asset regulations and fostering an innovative ecosystem in Dubai and the UAE. Key Highlights: Pioneering Authority: Vara stands out globally as the first and only dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority. Innovative Approach: Dubai’s regulatory framework is dynamic and innovation-centric, focusing on enabling rather than merely solving problems. Industry Evolution: The virtual assets sector is becoming more risk-aware and is here to stay. Strategic Re...
2024-05-3120 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Asia Edge: Digital Assets - What’s the Real Deal?In this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast at Money 2020 Bangkok, we deep dive into the dynamic intersection of fintech, banking, and digital assets with special guest René Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered. Alongside co-host Karena Belin, Co-founder and CEO of W Hub & AngelHub, we explore the the transformative influence of fintech and digital assets on traditional banking models and the hurdles in embracing new technologies. Key Points: 🏦 René Michau discusses the evolution of banking from traditional to digital assets. 🤖Challenges in integrating new technologies, such as AI and bloc...
2024-05-0258 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Asia Edge: Comparing Evolution of FinTech in Europe & AsiaFinstep Asia Edge: Irina Chuchkina, Chief Marketing Officer of Volt.io in conversation with Finstep Asia Founder Syed Musheer Ahmed at Money20/20 Asia. In this episode, Irina discusses her experience with building and working for top payments and B2B FinTechs across Asia and Europe over the past 20 years, while also contrasting the FinTech ecosystems in Asia vs Europe+UK. - She reflects on pivotal moments that accelerated fintech growth globally - the launch of the App Store, AWS making APIs widely available, and the COVID pandemic driving digital adoption. -Irina talks about...
2024-04-2823 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Minute Steak: In conversation at the WOW Summit with Sougata Basu on Wealthtech in IndiaIn this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Sougata Basu, Founder of CashRich Investment App 🎙The video features an interview with Sougata Basu, founder of CashRich, at the Wow Summit. Sougata Basu shares his journey from managing assets at Tata Group to creating CashRich, a digital platform for investing in Indian mutual funds. He discusses the advantages of startups, the growth of the Indian fintech ecosystem, and offers advice for businesses entering the Indian market. Highlights Cashrich Mission -Simplify investment process -Entirely digital platform -Accessible to Indian residents and NRIs Startup Experience -Quick execution of ide...
2024-04-2505 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Minute Steak: In conversation at the WOW Summit with Kristen Lim on crypto executive searchIn this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Kristen Lim, CEO and Co-founder of RockRose Executive Search 🎙 In this episode Kristen Lim talks about her executive search firm specialising in top-tier talent across Emerging Tech, Fintech and Web3. She shares insights on the talent landscape in the Web 3.0 and the crypto ecosystem, and the roles of regulations in the industry. Kristen also reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from starting her own business and provides advice for those looking to enter the Web 3.0 space. Highlights Kristen’s Career and Passion * Transition from banking to start...
2024-04-2512 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for the Future of Finance with Ronit GhoseIn this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future of Finance at Citi. 🎙 The episode features a discussion on the future of finance, highlighting the evolution of money and banking. Our guest Ronit Ghose, shares insights on fintech, AI, and web 3.0. He also reflects on his experiences in Hong Kong and the significance of the Lion Rock spirit in his book. The conversation delves into the history of money, from its origins to the present day, emphasizing the role of technology and social concepts in shaping financial systems. We also dis...
2024-04-2544 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Fintech Entrepreneurship with Claus Christensen, CEO and Co-founder of KYCFinstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in Conversation with Claus Christensen, CEO and Co-founder of KYC 🎙 We dive into the rollercoaster ride of creating a startup, the valuable lessons learnt along the way and rewarding experience that comes with being resilient and commited. Join us as Claus shares his insights on the hurdles of gaining the trust of major financial institutions (Tier 1 banks) and the strategies used to navigate these critical relationships. Know Your Customer is an award-winning regulatory technology (RegTech) company specialised in next-generation digital onboarding, anti-money laundering and KYC/KYB solutions for financial institutions and regulated organisations wor...
2024-04-2506 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping point for Embedded Digital FinancingIn this episode, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Mark Francis, Co-Founder of Zetl. 🎙 We discuss Zetl's evolution of lending models and how it has affected them. We also touch upon regulations in different markets and the challenges within the lending space.
2024-04-2505 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Digital Cross Border TradeFinstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in Conversation with Anindita Ghosh, CEO and CoFounder of Credence. #StartupFounders We speak about the importance for data and access to data of MSMEs in cross-border trade and how Credence's data story is solving this. Credence has also shown the way to achieve EBITA positive for FinTechs, despite a challenging economic environment.
2024-04-2504 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Climate FinTech: With Adam Bumpus on IOT+ Blockchain for Energy Value ExchangeIn the latest Finstep Tipping Point Thought Leadership Series, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Adam Bumpus, Co-Founder of IOEN Tech and RedGrid on the power of combining IOT & Blockchain for value exchange between any energy device, user, or markets. Discussion points include: 1. Story behind IOEN Tech. 2. Key Features/Functionality of IOEN Tech 3. How IOEN Tech are partnering with other firms in mitigating climate change 4. Nee for Blockchain in the industry and a deeper dive on tokenomics of IOEN Tech. 5. How can FinTech/Blockchain firms help mitigate Climate Change beyond offsetting their Carbon Footprint.
2024-04-1136 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Climate FinTech: Conversation with Aiaze Mitha on Consumption to ConservationIn the latest Finstep Tipping Point Thought Leadership Series, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Aiaze Mitha, who is a sustainability and fintech expert and advisor as well as being responsible for leading a joint initiative the UN with the UNDP and UNCDF on fintech and SDGs. Being board members of the Global Impact Fintech Forum, both Musheer and Aiaze delve on how FinTechs can contribute to making a positive impact on climate change and sustainability. They discuss how Fintech entrepreneurs can provide digital solutions that are sustainable for our ecosystem.
2024-04-1126 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Climate FinTech: With Simon JD - Handprint, on FinTech’s Role in Climate ChangeIn the latest Finstep Tipping Point Thought Leadership Series, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Simon JD Schillebeeck, the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Handprint, about how FinTechs can increasingly contribute to make a positive impact on climate change. They discuss how Handprint can provide a platform for companies to take responsibility and offset their carbon footprint. Key Discussion points: 1. Story behind co-founding Handprint 2. Reason for choosing e-commerce as the first port of call 3. Functionality of Handprint’s Tech 4. Metrics of the Regenerative Target Calculator 5. How FinTech Companies can Make a Climate Change Beyond Offsetting th...
2024-04-1031 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Climate FinTech: Conversation with Algorand Foundation on Blockchain & ClimateIn the latest Finstep Tipping Point Thought Leadership Series, Finstep Asia Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in conversation with Sean Lee, the CEO of Algorand Foundation, about the role of FinTech in climate improvement and carbon offsetting. They discuss about the role of blockchain in environmental sustainability as well as the evolution of Green DeFi (Decentralised Finance). Sean takes a deeper dive into what makes Algorand one of the greenest blockchain protocols, while highlighting some exciting projects on Algorand.
2024-04-1023 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Thought Leadership Series: The Tipping Point for DeFi With Charles D'Haussy, ConsenSysIn this edition of Finstep Asia's Thought Leadership Series, our Founder, Musheer Ahmed, is in discussion with Charles D'Haussy, Director at ConsenSys. Charles is one of the architects of Hong Kong's Fintech ecosystem and in his role at ConsenSys, he is building their APAC business. We discuss about growth of the Decentralized Finance Economy and how blockchain is transforming Financial Services. ConsenSys is one of the world's largest Blockchain Technology Firms, Founded by Joe Lubin who is a co-founder of Etheruem. ConsenSys has recently acquired Quorum®, an enterprise-variant of the Ethereum blockchain developed by J.P. Morgan. ConsenSys are a...
2024-04-1010 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraThe Tipping Point for Transparency in Financial ServicesWe have Andy Agathangelou, the founder of Transparency Task Force talking to Musheer Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Finstep Asia. They will be talking about criticality of transparency in financial services, how the transparency task force (TTF) has been working to achieve this, and how technology can accelerate and aid higher degree of transparency.
2024-04-1019 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraHong Kong Fintech Week Special: Unveiling Dynamic Speakers & Themes for HKFTW2020Finstep Asia's Founder, Musheer Ahmed is in discussion with Anthony Sar, the CEO & Founder of Finnovasia. Finnovasia are the event organisers of Hong Kong Fintech Week - The World's largest Cross-Border FinTech Conference showcasing the best of Hong Kong and Greater China Fintech. www.fintechweek.hk In its 5th year edition Hong Kong FinTech Week, brought to you by Invest Hong Kong, will host 25000 executives from over 70 economies through the full virtual platform and experience! It's one of the largest conferences on the calendar, attracting over 250 of the world's top speakers including FinTech founders, investors, regulators, and academics, who...
2024-04-0915 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinstep Thought Leadership Series: The Tipping Point for Fintech and Women's MarketIn conversation with Inez Murray on how fintechs can capture the multi- trillion dollar women's market
2024-04-0911 minFinstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era
Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 EraFinTech Minute Steak: Fintech and Women in Tech.Finstep Asia Founder, and cofounder of Fintech Association of Hong Kong, Musheer Ahmed, in discussion with Fintech Changemaker of the Year, Medhy Souidi. Speaking about Fintech and Women in Tech, how to drive diversity in fintech and about various initiatives, including the #HeForShe campaign.
2024-04-0915 minFUMO: Future Of Money Podcast
FUMO: Future Of Money Podcast31. Indian Fintech Landscape 2022 (with Syed Musheer Ahmed and Amit Goel) | FintechWhich Indian Fintechs are overrated and underhyped? In this episode, we welcomed Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director at FinStep Asia, and Amit Goel, Country Head, India & Vice-President Global Advisory at Prove! Our hosts Ronit Ghose and Gaurav Dhar chatted with Musheer and Amit to learn more about the entrepreneurial spirit of India, how to sustain Fintech unicorns, the main market players in India, and many more! From this session, we have deep dived into: 🔹 The next Fintech opportunities in India 🔹 What does it take to enable Indian companies in EMEA? 🔹 Regulations in India 🔹 Which Indi...
2022-09-0836 minThe FS Podcast
The FS PodcastEpisode 21: Interview with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director of FinStep AsiaIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Syed Musheer Ahmed founder and managing director of FinStep Asia. We discuss in-depth how FinStep Asia is helping their consumers as well as his take on the banking regulations in Asia. Listen to this episode to learn much more!
2022-08-1936 minA Digital Tomorrow
A Digital TomorrowE07 - FinTech in Hong Kong and India: Syed Musheer AhmedWhat are the strengths and opportunities of Hong Kong´s FinTech scene? How can Hong Kong leverage its involvement in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to enhance its role as one of the world´s most important financial centers? Why and how do you think the FinTech ecosystems of India and the GBA should be connected? What opportunities and challenges do you see in India´s FinTech scene?    I talked with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director of FinStep Asia, and Co-Founder of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) 🎧    ✅ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘: https://bit.ly/SubscribeOriolCaudevilla  ✅ Follow me on 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡: https://www.l...
2022-01-1341 minSimon Squibb
Simon SquibbStartmeupHK Special Edition | Musheer Ahmed, Founder & Managing Director of FinStep AsiaIn this special edition episode learn about Hong Kong, the Great Bay Area, the benefit of doing business in Hong Kong and all there is to know about FinTech.
2021-05-2420 minHKU MBA Insights
HKU MBA InsightsSyed Musheer Ahmed, Ep.1 - Career Transformation from Investment Management to FinTech IndustryIn today's episode, we invite Syed Musheer Ahmed to talk about his career transformation from the Investing/Trading industry into FinTech. Musheer is a full-time alumnus from the class of 2015. He is the founder & MD of Finstep Asia, and co-founder and board member of Fintech Association of Hong Kong.  In this 1st episode, he shares his insights and experiences about transforming one's career from financial services into FinTech and the skill-sets required for someone to build a career in this industry. 
2021-04-0724 minSingapore Leo PodCast
Singapore Leo PodCastS03E01 - Digital CurrenciesIn this premiere episode I talk about Digital Currencies, what are they - their future - fiat implications - some predictions and very interesting conversation with my guest S. Musheer Ahmed of FinStep Asia. |  PodCast website - Singapore Leo PodCast • A podcast on Anchor SingaporeLeo's Twitter - Manan "Leo" Q (@singaporeleo) / Twitter Guest - S. Musheer Ahmed  Guest Twitter - Musheer (@FintechBalerina) / Twitter  Guest Website - Powering Asia's Next Generation of Businesses (finstep.asia)
2021-03-101h 01One Vision fintech fuse
One Vision fintech fuseAsia - the hotbed for fintech innovationAsia is home to more than half of the world’s population. It is also a hotbed for fintech innovation. From super apps and social ecommerce in China, cryptocurrency in Hong Kong, to digital identity and payments in India, there is never a dull moment. Despite the dizzying pace of development, the party is just getting started. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun dive into the eclectic mix of markets in Asia with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founding Board Member of FinTech Association of Hong Kong and the Founder of FinStep Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2021-03-0249 minOne Vision
One VisionAsia - the hotbed for fintech innovationAsia is home to more than half of the world’s population. It is also a hotbed for fintech innovation. From super apps and social ecommerce in China, cryptocurrency in Hong Kong, to digital identity and payments in India, there is never a dull moment. Despite the dizzying pace of development, the party is just getting started. In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Arun dive into the eclectic mix of markets in Asia with Syed Musheer Ahmed, Founding Board Member of FinTech Association of Hong Kong and the Founder of FinStep Asia. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2021-03-0249 minBanking on Air
Banking on Air#20 Islamic finance with Syed Musheer Ahmed (FinStep Asia)What does the concept ‘Islamic finance’ say to you? Is it solely pegged to a religion from the Arab world? In this episode, we want to shed some light on this fascinating topic, cut through some of the misconceptions, and tell you more about how this well-established, yet very different, banking culture works and what it has to offer. In our third podcast hosted by Helene Panzarino, she talks to Syed Musheer Ahmed, founder of Finstep Asia and co-founder of Fintech Association of Hong Kong. Musheer shares his vast knowledge of Islamic finance, and explains the core foun...
2020-11-2541 minRegTalks
RegTalks#2 - RegTalks with Musheer Ahmed, FinStep AsiaTune in for an insightful conversation between Know Your Customer's CEO & co-founder Claus Christensen and Musheer Ahmed, exploring:FinTech and RegTech evolution since their inceptionRegulators’ changing attitudes towards technology and digital solutionsIndia’s vibrant FinTech ecosystem.Musheer Ahmed is the founder and managing director of FinStep Asia (https://www.finstep.asia/), which provides advisory on Fintech and digital ecosystems in Asia. He is also the co-founder and board member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong.RegTalks is a podcast produced by Know Your Customer and presented by Claus Christensen.If you'd like to s...
2020-11-2418 min