FinTech Association of Hong Kong

What FinTech Association of Hong Kong does

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) is an independent, not-for-profit, member-driven industry association founded in 2017 by a group of industry professionals under an "industry mutual aid" principle. It represents Hong Kong's fintech community through advocacy with regulators including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and operates as a unified industry voice in policy consultations. With over 1,100 members spanning startups, banks, insurers, technology providers, consulting firms, and academic institutions, FTAHK is described as the largest independent fintech association in Asia.

FTAHK's core offerings are a portfolio of services rather than a unified software product. These include: (1) events and networking — 4-5 monthly committee workshops, social gatherings, and exchange trips, plus supporting roles in major industry events such as Hong Kong FinTech Week (37,000+ attendees from 100 economies) and the new LEAP East summit (July 2026); (2) the FinTech Masterclass — an educational program with 60-90 minute courses on FinTech 101, Regulation and RegTech Applications, Big Data and AI, and Blockchain, delivered via Udemy with completion certificates; (3) publications and research — including the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint, the Hong Kong Dynamic InsurTech Map, the Hong Kong FinTech Report, and consultation responses; (4) eight specialized committees covering A.I. and Big Data, Blockchain and Digital Assets, Digital Banking and Payments, RegTech, Sustainability and Green FinTech, Wealth and InvestTech and InsurTech, and Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity, plus a new AI Strategic Advisory Council (launched April 2025); and (5) member-facing infrastructure via the GlueUp event platform, My Glue mobile app, member-exclusive Slack channels, a WhatsApp channel (launched May 2025), and a WeChat Official Account (launched July 2024).

The revenue model is a non-profit membership structure with two primary recurring streams: corporate membership fees and individual membership fees (pricing was adjusted effective March 1, 2025 but is not publicly disclosed). A secondary revenue stream comes from event sponsorship and co-branded event packages. Customer segments include FinTech startups and entrepreneurs, enterprises and financial institutions, individual professionals, and international companies seeking access to the Hong Kong and Asian fintech markets. The organization is governed by a member-elected board of directors serving two-year terms. As of late 2025, FTAHK operates with 1-10 staff under the leadership of CEO Jean-Louis Tse (appointed October 2025) and Chair Lareina Wang (appointed October 2024), and has set strategic priorities around mainland China expansion, AI governance, and bridging Hong Kong fintech with the Middle East and broader Asia-Pacific.

Name

FinTech Association of Hong Kong

Legal name

FinTech Association of Hong Kong Limited

Website

https://ftahk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) is a non-profit, member-driven industry association founded in 2017 representing over 1,100 fintech stakeholders across startups, financial institutions, tech providers, and academia, serving as Hong Kong's unified industry voice on regulation, education, and ecosystem building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fintech Industry Association

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

akta.pro primary industry

Fintech & Payments Partner / ISO Referral Networks (FSAEAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Education & Coaching (Digital Programs, Tools) (FSAGADAH), Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Automation (FinCEN/CTR/SAR, EMIR/MiFID, etc.) (FSAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Fintech industry association
• Industry advocacy
• Ecosystem networking
• Regulatory representation
• Fintech education

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for corporate members including startups, enterprises, financial institutions, and technology companies. Benefits include access to member directory, events, publications, on-demand webinars, and Slack channels.
2. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for individual professionals with benefits including networking, mentorship opportunities, and voting rights at annual general meetings (except student members).
3. Event Sponsorship and Co-branded Events: Co-branded event sponsorship packages where corporate members can co-host events with FTAHK, leveraging the association's network and thought leadership reputation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FTAHK is a non-profit, member-driven industry association that represents and serves Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem through advocacy to regulators (HKMA, SFC), networking events (4–5 per month including Hong Kong FinTech Week), the FinTech Masterclass educational program on Udemy, position papers and industry research reports, and eight specialized committees spanning AI, blockchain, digital banking, RegTech, sustainability, wealth/insurtech, and quantum computing. It sells annual corporate and individual memberships, sponsorships, and co-branded event packages to fintech companies, financial institutions, technology providers, consultancies, and academia.

Product overview

The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) is a member-based nonprofit industry association founded in 2017, operating as a platform for the Hong Kong fintech ecosystem. Rather than a unified software product, FTAHK offers a portfolio of services including events and networking (4-5 monthly events), educational programs (FinTech Masterclass with courses on FinTech 101, RegTech, Big Data & AI, and Blockchain on Udemy), publications and research reports (position papers, consultation responses, ecosystem maps), and an eight-committee structure covering A.I. & Big Data, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Digital Banking & Payments, RegTech, Sustainability & Green FinTech, Wealth & InvestTech & InsurTech, and Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity. Members also access a directory, Slack channels, and the My Glue mobile app through the GlueUp platform for event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Events and Networking Services Monthly committee workshops, social gatherings, seminars, and networking opportunities for the Hong Kong fintech community, including support for Hong Kong FinTech Week which drew 37,000+ attendees from 100 economies. FTAHK hosts 4–5 events per month.
• FinTech Masterclass A specialized online educational program covering FinTech 101, Regulation & RegTech Applications, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, with a Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area focus. Courses are 60–90 minutes each, delivered through Udemy, with certificates issued upon completion.
• Publications and Research Reports Position papers, consultation responses, ecosystem maps, and research reports covering AI strategy, blockchain and digital assets, open banking, green fintech, and regulatory frameworks for Hong Kong. Includes the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint and the Hong Kong FinTech Report.
• Specialized Industry Committees Eight specialized committees covering A.I. & Big Data, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Digital Banking & Payments, RegTech, Sustainability & Green FinTech, Wealth & InvestTech & InsurTech, and Quantum Computing & Cybersecurity that drive vertical discussion and initiatives, complemented by the AI Strategic Advisory Council.
• Hong Kong Dynamic InsurTech Map An ecosystem map produced in collaboration with The Digital Insurer, providing accessible information about InsurTech companies and organizations in Hong Kong, downloadable as a dynamic PDF.
• Corporate Member Directory A directory of corporate members categorized by practice areas including AI & Big Data, Blockchain, Digital Banking & Payments, RegTech, InsurTech, and other fintech verticals, enabling networking and business matching among members.
• FinTech Resources Hub A curated collection of fintech resources including the Hong Kong FinTech Map (produced with FinTech Consult), ECF-Fintech Programme information, fintech news feeds, podcasts, and links to other Asian fintech associations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 members representing Asia's largest independent fintech association
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LEAP EastcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2026FTAHK is a supporting organization for LEAP East, a major tech summit making its debut in Hong Kong from July 8-10, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event positions Hong Kong as a gateway for cross-regional technology and capital exchange between the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
• TenitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Tenity's Go Global Bootcamp is an intensive hands-on program designed for Chinese and Hong Kong scaleups to expand into Europe, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The program bridges Asian founders to global markets through a 4-week GTM engine.
• TahalufcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Tahaluf co-organizes LEAP East with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SAFCSP. The inaugural Hong Kong edition features 300+ expert speakers and 300 exhibitors discussing fintech, AI, robotics, smart cities, and Web3.
• FinTechOnminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 September 2025FTAHK attended the FinTechOn 2025 & AFA Summit, representing the fintech community and engaging in industry discussions.
• CyberportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2023FTAHK announced partnership with Cyberport, Hong Kong's leading technology hub, to promote the development of the fintech industry through collaborative initiatives and events.
• Web3 HarbourmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeb3 Harbour developed the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint program to articulate a unified industry voice on how Web3 technologies can help realise the Hong Kong Government's strategic policy objectives.
• The Digital InsurermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Digital Insurer collaborated with FTAHK to produce Hong Kong's Dynamic InsurTech Map, addressing the lack of easily accessible information about InsurTech companies in the digital ecosystem.
• FinTech ConsultmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTAHK partnered with FinTech Consult to produce the 2023 Hong Kong FinTech Report, a comprehensive report描绘香港蓬勃发展的金融科技生态系统.
• NHC InnovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNHC Innovation joined LEAP East as Future Tech & Innovation Partner for the inaugural Hong Kong edition.
• stcminorGTM or Marketing Partnerstc joined LEAP East as Digital Enabler Partner for the inaugural Hong Kong edition.
• ElmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElm is confirmed as a partner for LEAP East inaugural Hong Kong edition.
• ewpartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partnerewpartners is confirmed as a partner for LEAP East inaugural Hong Kong edition.
• VS PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVS Partners is confirmed as a partner for LEAP East inaugural Hong Kong edition.
• Alibaba Entrepreneurs FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlibaba Entrepreneurs Fund is a supporting partner for LEAP East and collaborates with FTAHK on ecosystem initiatives.
• Asia FinTech AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTAHK is a member of the Asia FinTech Alliance, connecting with other fintech associations across Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, and Mongolia.
• GoImpactmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoImpact collaborated with FTAHK on Green, Fin and Tech initiatives, delivering impactful series highlighting the green agenda that fintech is well positioned to advance.
• HKAI LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHKAI Lab is a supporting organization for LEAP East tech summit in Hong Kong.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Singapore FinTech Association: Direct regional peer serving as Singapore's industry-led fintech association. Highly comparable in mission, member-driven governance, committee structure, and policy advocacy role, and FTAHK's principal Asia FinTech Alliance counterpart.

Regional players

• Fintech Association of Japan: Industry association representing Japan's fintech ecosystem. Comparable as a member-driven national fintech advocacy body in a major Asian economy, with similar government-facing policy engagement.
• Malaysia Fintech Association: Malaysia's national fintech industry association. Asia FinTech Alliance member with comparable scope of community-building, education, and policy advocacy for the local fintech ecosystem.
• FinTech Australia: Australia's national fintech industry association. Comparable in member-driven advocacy and education focus, and representative of an Asia-Pacific fintech association peer model.
• Korea Fintech Industry Association: South Korea's fintech industry association and an Asia FinTech Alliance member. Similar scope in policy advocacy, community building, and cross-border engagement for the domestic fintech sector.

Broad incumbents

• Innovate Finance (UK): Established UK-based fintech industry body with global membership, representing one of the more mature fintech association models. Highly relevant as a benchmark for FTAHK's industry voice, policy work, and international community building.

Others

• InvestHK: Hong Kong government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, including fintech. A current FTAHK partner and closely adjacent ecosystem enabler with overlapping mandate to position Hong Kong as a fintech hub.
• Hong Kong Cyberport: Hong Kong government-backed digital tech hub hosting fintech startups and innovation initiatives. A strategic FTAHK partner with a complementary but distinct role in ecosystem infrastructure and incubation.
• Asia FinTech Alliance: Umbrella alliance of fintech associations across Asia of which FTAHK is a member. Comparable as a peer association and collaboration counterpart for cross-border fintech community initiatives.

Emerging players

• Money20/20 Asia: Major commercial fintech conference and community brand operating in Asia. Adjacent peer given FTAHK's event-driven member engagement model, though commercial rather than member-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ftahkofficial
• Xx.com/ftahkofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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