JOINT MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Will banks still exist in 20 years? - Entering the race of innovation and disruptive technologies by Ms Cat Rüst Head of Innovation Technologies Greater China, UBS Wealth Management

When 14th January

Time12:00 to 14:00

CityHong Kong

LocationThe Hong Kong Club

event

Introduction

FinTech, AI, blockchain, cryptocurrencies… Each of these new-age technologies claim to disrupt the traditional way of banking. Some futurists claim that we are only a few years away from completely disintermediating banks.

Banks are dedicating increasing resources to entertain digitization and innovation teams, in order to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. Critics say that it’s just a lot of talk and little action. How much is really happening behind the scenes of banks who have entered the race of innovation and disruptive technologies? Will they be able to win this race, or will they have disappeared in 20 years?

We are delighted to have our speaker Cat Rüst, Head of Innovation Greater China at UBS, to share with us how one of the world’s largest banks navigates through the fast-changing world of technological advancement.

About the guest speaker:

Cat Rüst, Head of Innovation Technologies Greater China, UBS Wealth Management

Cat has extensive leadership experience driving mobile, internet and software related transformation with large enterprises and start-ups. Her current role is Head of Innovation Technologies, UBS Wealth Management Greater China where she is responsible for driving client engagement around technology.

Previously, she spent more than 15 years building eight technology companies in software, cloud and mobile in Hong Kong, China, the US and the UK. With the aim of promoting technology and transformation, Cat holds senior roles with the Women's Foundation and InvestHK; she also leads a Facebook community with over 12k members around start-up. She was named a top 20 female entrepreneur to watch by ANZ Bank and on the "Top 25 woman in Fintech" by DigFin.

Date: 14 Jan 2018 (Monday)

Time: 12:00 – 14:00 (Registration and pre luncheon cocktails starts at 12:00)

Venue: Harcourt Suite, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central

*Shoes with rubber white soles, sport shoes and jeans are not acceptable

Please visit here for the dress code of Hong Kong Club.
All the members and their guests should dress accordingly.
Late registrations, walk-ins will be accommodated on a best effort basis
Price: HK$430 per person for SwissCham & SAHK Member
HK$530 per person for Non-member, late registrations & walk-in guest
Registration: Please send your RSVP to admin@swisschamhk.org by 8 Jan 2018 (Mon). We accept Paypal, Bank transfer and cheque.

Payment Methods:
Paypal:
Member: www.paypal.me/sahk/430
Non-Member: www.paypal.me/sahk/530
Cheque: Payable to "Swiss Association of Hong Kong" and mail it to GPO Box 9232, Central, Hong Kong.
Bank Transfer: Details will be given on request.

*Cancellation must be notified in writing before 8 Jan. No Cancellations and refunds after the deadline (8 Jan). No shows will be charged.

20190114_Luncheon_Final.pdf

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Harcourt Suite, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central

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JOINT MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Will banks still exist in 20 years? - Entering the race of innovation and disruptive technologies by Ms Cat Rüst Head of Innovation Technologies Greater China, UBS Wealth Management