The future of FinTech Unblocked at CeBIT Australia

The future of FinTech innovation and what Australia can learn from
the global industry will be explored by leading entrepreneurs and government
advisers on Day 1 of CeBIT Australia, the largest business technology event in
the Asia-Pacific region, on 2 May 2016.

The financial technology industry has experienced rapid growth over recent
years, with new financial systems eager to shake-up the larger, more
traditional players who are currently controlling the market and dictating its
terms.

The combination of innovative technology and investment in start-ups is
introducing disruptors who are keen to challenge the traditional model of hefty
fees and slow delivery methods, to the benefit of Australia’s consumers.

Harvey Stockbridge, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia,
is excited to showcase the changing FinTech landscape at CeBIT Australia.

“The lack of competition in the marketplace continues to stifle the potential
of Australian FinTech companies. The dominance of the big banks has ensured
fees remain high, with Australian banks being amongst the most profitable in
the world.

“The FinTech space is ripe for major disruption, and this industry will
revolutionise both the business technology landscape, and Australia’s economy.

“With the ASX recently announcing it will seek to introduce Blockchain
technology for its clearing and settlements process, CeBIT will offer exclusive
knowledge from the newly appointed Head of Australia for Digital Asset, Justin
Amos. Plus, Duncan Challen from the NSW Government will open the FinTech
conversation on the evolution of global technology and the local impact on
Australia’s and NSW’s financial industry,” said Mr Stockbridge.

Through three dedicated panel discussions, industry leaders will discuss
embracing digital disruption, shaping the future of the financial services
industry and how growth, innovation and collaboration can best be fostered for
industry success.

FinTech conference highlights include:

The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, Minister for Industry,
Resources and Energy, NSW Government will give the opening
keynote address.

Duncan Challen, Executive Director, International Trade &
Investment, Department of Premier and Cabinet, NSW Government, will
layout the state government’s perspective for building a strong eco-system for
an innovative financial services industry.

Justin Amos, Head of Australia, Digital Asset will
delve into the evolution of customer trust and fallibility in the FinTech
industry.

Dilip Rao, Managing Director APAC, Ripple will provide
insight into the currency oftomorrow – what will future payments look
like?

In addition, the conference will welcome speakers:

·  Gilles
Ubaghs, Senior Analyst, Financial Services Technology, Ovum; Anastasia
Cammaroto, CIO, BT Financial Group; Mark Gay, CIO, ME
Bank; Matt Symons, Chief Strategy & Innovation Office, Societyone:
Panel session – Shaping the future of financial services

·  Louise
Long, Chief Information Officer, NAB Labs: Delivering
consumer centric products

·  Ian
Pollari, Partner, Head of Banking, KPMG Australia: Panel
session – How platform-based business models are reinventing banking

·  Danny
Gilligan, CEO, Reinventure, What can Australia learn from
Fintech globally?

·  Gilles
Ubaghs, Senior Analyst, Financial Services Technology, Ovum; Andrew
Rothwell, CEO, Tyro; Dr Andreas Furche, CEO, Capital
Markets Technology; Dr David Snowdon, Co-Founder, Metamako; Alan
Jones, Startup Evangelist, Blue Chilli: Panel session –
Fostering growth, innovation and collaboration

·  Bryce
Boland, Asia Pacific Chief Technology Officer, FireEye:
Managing risk in a digital environment

CeBIT Australia 2 – 4 May at Sydney Olympic Park, will
run ten dedicated conferences highlighting the major influences on business
technology today. In addition to FinTech, there are conferences for Cloud, Big
Data & Analytics, Cyber Security, Mobility, eGovernment, eHealth, StartUp,
Digital Marketing and Internet of Things.

Register to attend: http://www.cebit.com.au/register