Award Categories
IFTA FinTech and Innovation Achievement Awards 2022/2023 welcomes applications for publicly listed companies, private corporates, and start-ups for their achievements in FinTech and Innovation. Teams may also make joint submissions. Each submission must refer to a specific project or solution that is used in the Asia.
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RegTech |
The project(s) or solution(s) must primarily focus on helping end-users navigate regulatory requirements. |
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InsurTech |
The project(s) or solution(s) must primarily focus on helping end-users (companies or end-user customers) with insurance products or policies. |
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Payment Tech |
The project(s) or solution(s) must primarily focus on helping with payment processing, on either the business side or customer side. |
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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and CEP (Cryptoasset Exchange Providers) |
Major function of the project(s) or solution(s) must be related to purchasing, trading or managing cryptocurrencies. |
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Banking Tech |
Major function of the project(s) or solution(s) must be related to banking services and/or bank accounts with considerations on adopting FinTech 2025 Strategy*. *Suggested by Hong Kong Monetary Authority which aims to encourage effective technological adoption in the financial sector by 2025, and to promote the provision of fair and efficient financial services for the benefit of Hong Kong citizens. |
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WealthTech |
Major function of the project(s) or solution(s) must be providing an investment and wealth management platform with analytic tools, including eMPF and digital asset |
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Metaverse, NFT, And DeFi (Decentralised Finance) |
Major function of the project(s) or solution(s) are rooted in the blockchain ecosystem. These could involve blockchain technology facilitating the trade, engagement, and interaction of digital assets through the tokenisation of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). |
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ArtTech |
Major function of the project(s) or solution(s) must utilise emerging technologies to create platform(s) for digital art, culture, and its trade. Notable examples may include copyright management, content creation, virtual idols, and forms of immersive digital art experiences. |
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Cybersecurity and Data Protection |
The solution must demonstrate an end-to-end integration of cybersecurity measures, to ensure the protection of sensitive information against potential digital attacks. |
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Others |
This category awards any innovative project that falls under FinTech, but does not apply to any of the categories above. |
IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards is open for applications for individuals for outstanding achievement in financial technology industry. Quantifiable results (e.g. driving business growth), finance and/or technology innovation, and community engagement will all be considered.
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Leader of the Year (Male & Female) |
Recognizing company founders, shareholding directors, or C-suite executives for their contributions and achievements.
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Rising Star of the Year |
Recognizing young professionals in any company, on or below age 35, for their industry contributions and achievements.
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Star in the Making |
Recognizing students (undergraduate or postgraduate) for innovative projects or ideas that could positively transform the FinTech industry. |
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Team of the Year |
Recognizing corporate teams/project teams who have made significant contributions within their respective industries through the implementation of FinTech solutions. |
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| 1 | Iconic Star(s) |
Recognizing professional(s) who have devoted their lifetime, creating extraordinary impacts on the FinTech environment with success stories to share. |
| 2 | Female Pioneer(s) |
Recognizing women who have attained managerial or higher position within their organization, for their contribution and achievement in promoting Female and devoted to woman’s education on FinTech. |
| 3 | Corporate of the Year |
Recognizing corporate(s) who have an exemplary performance within the FinTech space that inspires others to follow suit and have a significant impact to Hong Kong. |
| 4 | FinTech Marketing Campaign of the Year |
Recognizing the most innovative and impactful marketing campaign(s) that exceed the traditional marketing methods and made significant contribution in the FinTech industry |
| 5 | FinTech with ESG Initiative of the year |
Recognizing corporate(s) that integrated ESG strategies in the FinTech practices to drive long term value for business and community. |
| 6 | Best User Experience Application of the year |
Recognizing corporate(s) that offer a secure and efficient online platform with excellence UI/UX service delivery. |
| 7 | Honorary FinTech Education & Talent Development Awards |
Recognizing corporate(s), start-up(s), NGO(s) and NPO(s) such as schools, professional bodies, charities, social enterprises, that have dedicated themselves to provide pro-bono FinTech education to the public and promote the importance of FinTech planning in Hong Kong |