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We explore how Hong Kong serves as a precise, high‑density launchpad for European fintechs, combining global finance access with practical, domain‑based regulation. Paula Kent and Fernando from Invest Hong Kong share tactics, sectors with pull, and concrete wins founders can model now.
• Hong Kong’s financial hub status and market density
• Differences between the EU scale and the Hong Kong focus
• Domain‑based regulation for virtual assets and stablecoins
• Common law familiarity and clear licensing scope
• Follow‑the‑customer entry strategy for faster wins
• Accelerators, events, and investor access in the city
• Cross‑border capital flows via Stock, Bond, and Wealth Connect
• High‑opportunity areas: payments, crypto, e‑commerce, insurtech
• Science Park links to the Greater Bay Area for trials
• Case studies: DePAM asset management, Fineos, CurrencyFair
• Near‑term trends and how to reach Invest Hong Kong
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: Why Hong Kong (00:00:00)
2. Hong Kong’s Fintech Advantage By The Numbers (00:01:14)
3. Europe vs Hong Kong: Ecosystem Contrast (00:02:39)
4. Regulatory Focus And Virtual Assets (00:03:33)
5. Stablecoins And Consumer Protection (00:05:15)
6. Common Law And Licensing Scope (00:06:18)
7. Gateway Strategy: Follow The Customer (00:07:04)
8. Accelerators, Investors, And Events (00:08:22)
9. Cross‑Border Connectivity: Connect Schemes (00:09:26)
10. Signals You’re Ready To Expand (00:11:00)
11. Hot Sectors: Payments, Crypto, E‑Commerce (00:12:02)
12. Innovation Culture And Pillar Sectors (00:13:20)
13. Science Park And GBA Clinical Trials (00:14:38)
14. Success Stories: DePAM And Fineos (00:15:43)
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