Fintech Abu Dhabi Summit 2018

„The ADGM upcoming crypto asset framework forms an important building block in the regulatory ecosystem surrounding the crypto asset business sector in the UAE.“

– Meng Chan Shu, CEO of Connect Blockchain DMCC-

On September 17th, 2018, Connect Blockchain DMCC, attended the much-anticipated 2nd edition of Fintech Abu Dhabi Summit under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Fintech Abu Dhabi 2018, attracted over 1000 participants that included innovators, leading financial institutions, start-ups, investors, regulators and business leaders locally and globally who came to exchange knowledge, find out the latest in this region and connect with some of the brightest minds in the financial industry.

Fintech is organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi’s award winning International Financial Centre and business hub that is ranked #1 FinTech Hub in MENA region.

In Picture H.E Ahmed Al Sayegh, Chairman of ADGM

Prior to Fintech Abu Dhabi 2018, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) launched a crypto asset regulatory framework which instils proper governance, oversight and transparency over crypto asset activities.

The regulations will permit firms to apply for a license to operate a “crypto asset business” in the ADGM, including broker-dealer activities, operating an exchange and acting as a crypto asset custodian, but in each case in respect of the most well established and traded crypto-currencies. The new framework presents a market leading set of regulations designed to be in tune with how crypto firms operate, but recognizing the key risks posed to investors and the financial system as well.

Meng Chan Shu, CEO of Connect Blockchain DMCC, “The ADGM upcoming crypto asset framework forms an important building block in the regulatory ecosystem surrounding the crypto asset business sector in the UAE.” he said. Mr Meng also had discussions with Panagiotis Dermati (Legal Manager, PwC) for their advisory legal offerings in this domain.

In Picture Left (Steve Shi) Middle (Richard Teng) Right (Meng Chan Shu)

During FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit, Connect Blockchain DMCC team had discussions with Fintech community around various trending financial topics and the anticipated crypto asset regulatory framework launched by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Meng Chan Shu (CEO, Connect Blockchain) and Steve Shi (Head of Trading, Connect Blockchain) had met many financial leaders during the summit which included Mr. Mohamed AbdulGhaffar (Director of Business Development – ADGM), Austin Alexander (CEO, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange), Richard Teng (CEO, Financial Services Regulatory Authority – ADGM) to name a few.

In Picture Left (Meng Chan Shu) Middle (Mohamed AbdulGhaffar) Right (Steve Shi)

Mr Steve Shi, co-founder of Connect Blockchain DMCC, commented “ADGM continues to contribute in digital asset market regulation, in order to provide financial players in the region a healthy and supportive environment.”