Is Bigtech Joining the Fight? Kaitlin Zhang Speaks at InterAxS Fintech Digital Payments Seminar
On 9th October 2019, Kaitlin Zhang, CEO of Oval Branding, gave a keynote speech on the advancement of payment technology in China at the Fintech Digital Payments Seminar organized by InterAxS Global at Covent Garden Hotel in London. Kaitlin also joined the panel discussion on the global convergence for regional payment methods.
The seminar brought together a diverse set of presenters, with multifaceted viewpoints, who offered a comprehensive look at the forces shaping the banking industry of the future. The event was moderated by Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, of which Kaitlin Zhang is a member. Other speakers included:
Renier Lemmens, TransferGo
Walid Driss, Co-Founder Dubai's Global Blockchain Council, CEO DigitUs
Neil Garner, Founder & CEO Thyngs
Neira Jones, Ambassador, Emerging Payments Association
Leo Machado, Product Director, Trustronic Application Protection Platform
Laura McCracken, Global EVP, Financial Institutions & Fintech at Wirecard
Craig Wellman, Head of Microsoft Financial Services
Catherine Wines, Director and Co-Founder of World Remit
In her keynote speech, Kaitlin spoke on the advancement of payment technology in China and how the UK fintech industry and UK investors can learn from China’s approach. Kaitlin shared three insights:
In the age of machines, the human touch can be a powerful differentiator and can deliver positive ROI.
In the payments space, the technology is already here; the challenges are the regulations and consumer behaviour.
Don't be a technology looking for a problem, but be a solution that adds real value to people's lives.
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