One such conference, New York FinTech Week 2020, takes place Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3. Amid the discussions, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) three-year-old fintech lab, LabCFTC, will set up office hours for those interested in interacting with the commission’s fintech arm.
The move comes as part of an “ongoing effort to engage with innovators and facilitate market-enhancing FinTech innovation," according to an announcement. “Office Hours provide the FinTech community the opportunity to engage with LabCFTC in general conversation, discuss a specific question or issue, or give a presentation.”
LabCFTC represents the trading commission’s effort to promote innovation and equitable competition with respect to improving the overall health of the financial market, per information from the CFTC. “LabCFTC is designed to make the CFTC more accessible to FinTech innovators, and serves as a platform to inform the Commission's understanding of new technologies.” Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or for an appointment.
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New York FinTech Week 2020: The Rundown
The New York FinTech Week 2020 kicks off with an invite-only wine tasting event on Tuesday, March 31. After the drinks have been served and elbows have been rubbed, a plethora of events dealing with banking, blockchain, demonstrations and more will take place over the next few days.
- April 1 at 8 a.m.—Empire FinTech Conference: New World Stages. “Hear from those forging new trails in payments, blockchain, lending, robo-advisors, insurtrech, real estate and more. In addition to attracting hundreds of FinTech entrepreneurs, this conference also plays host to the investors and service providers that help accelerate startups.”
- April 2 at noon—Banking Innovation Roundtable (“Beyond the Zero Sum Game - Partnering for Success”): AWS Loft. “As collaborations between Financial Institutions and FinTechs progress, we’re presented with opportunities to rethink the co-creation process, traditional offerings and business models. You’re invited to join a curated group discussion covering open banking, fraud and KYC, applied AI in banking and corporate innovation strategies.”
- April 2 at 3:30 p.m.—FinTech Sandbox Demo Day 7.0: Moody’s Analytics. “Everyone’s favorite FinTech Sandbox event is back in New York this April, in conjunction with New York FinTech Week. Never been to Demo Day? See what you’re missing out on with last year’s show. More information and a link to register will follow in the coming weeks.”
Upcoming Events from All Over the Continent
- March 6—MIT Conference, Aloft Hotel, Boston Seaport, Massachusetts. Event topics: Unlocking the Future of FinTech: Data Analytics, The Challenges and Opportunities of FinTech in Emerging Markets, PropTech Changing the Future of Renting, Owning and Managing Property and The Investors Perspective
- March 23-24—FFCON20 Rise in Toronto, Ontario. Speakers include: Craig Asano, founder and CEO of NCFA; Robert Asselin, Senior Director of Public Policy at Blackberry; Julien Brazeau, partner at Deloitte; Austin Hubbel, CEO and co-founder at Consilium Crypto; Danish Yusuf, founder and CEO at Zensurance
- May 27-29—Finovate Spring at Hilton San Francisco Union Square, California. “San Francisco is a magnet for technophiles from all around the world. FinovateSpring is a showcase for the best tech in the Bay Area, but it’s also a meeting place for bankers and innovators from the Midwest and Western United States, Latin America, APAC, Canada, Australia, and beyond,” according to promotional material. “No other fintech showcase brings so much of the world to America’s tech capital.”
