The Asian Financial Forum
The theme for AFF 2019 was "Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future" and some new initiatives as below:
1. Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future Under this major theme, it had four key panels on Day 1, namely Global Investment in the New Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, as well as the Role of Insurance Industry in the Global Economy. Other timely topics such as Guangdong -Hong Kong- Macao Greater Bay Area, green finance and impact investment also featured in various thematic workshops.
2. Innovation and Technology Financial innovation would be an enhanced component this year with a dedicated Panel Discussion on Financial Innovation on Day 1. A series of InnoTalks also covered topics such as fintech, blockchain, payment technology and artificial intelligence.
3. AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session During the AFF Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, one-on-one meetings were arranged between sources of funds and sources of deals. Over the years, 3,800+ meetings were arranged for more than 1,800 companies involving investment project owners, private equity firms, investors, high net-worth individuals and senior professionals from intermediaries and professional services providers.