Fintech intro for Stockbrokers 2018 Annual Conference

Next week will see 500+ local and international Stockbrokers and Advisors descend on Melbourne for the purpose of community enlightenment and networking – the uniquely positioned SAFAA annual conference. The attendees at this conference are the responsible guardians of the multi trillion dollar investment wealth industry in Australia.

This years event promises to be an exciting event with record numbers of firms and audience attendees. The traditional Stockbroking breakfast Compliance breakfast has now spawned ton4 Breakfast events.

Given the current environment of increasing regulatory burden, significant industrial structural changes and IT evolution some might suggest 3 days might not be enough!

This years conference does have an additional element, which is Fintech or Financial Technology as it is also known. Fintech represents the new technology era, and the buzzwords. AI, big data, cloud, blockchain, regtech, and Crypto to name bit a few.

Fintech is coming to Stockbrokers via the Fintech Startup Barn, a concept delivered by industry specialist firm Suite2Go. Fintech Startup Barn is bringing over 20 new firms to the Stockbrokers conference, which will see new discussions and networking occur.

Andrew Green, the CEO of SAFAA recognises the need for introducing stockbrokers. Referring to the stockbroking industry Andrew revently stated “Technology is at the heart of change and disruption”. And “disintermediation” is where the industry is being challenged to remain relevant – we need to be embracing technology, not ignoring.

There will be a Fintech Startup Barn housing the Fintech firms. This has been backed and supported by leading organisations and firms such as RAIZ Invest (preciously Acorns), Finclear, Stone & Chalk, NAB Ventures, Fintech Australia and Nomura Research Institute.

The exhibiting firms all get an opportunity to join the inaugural pitching breakfast on May 23, with 10 firms to pitch for the independently judged title of Stockbroker Fintech Startup of 2018.

For the discerning stockbroking executives who wants to explore the fast moving world of Crypto leading firms such as Caleb and Brown, Paritech, NSX, Mintetrity, Charitex and NEM Foundation will lead a pre-conference 2 hour workshop.

#2018SAFAA will even see the first Twitter competition for this event where event attendees or non attendees to win prizes. All that is required is to submit a tweet or LinkedIn update stating “#2018SAFAA #RAIZ #FINTECHSTARTUPBARN” plus favourite event quote/photo. The winner will be announced and receive $100 RAIZ Invest credit.

For more information go to https://www.stockbrokers.org.au/event/conference-2018