Hong Kong Science Park Tech Parks (HKSTP) showcased 20 park companies during the Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025, underscoring a boost in BFSI tech innovations and stronger ties between Hong Kong’s finance hub status and its role as an I&T center.

FCC Analytics’ Wallace Chow highlighted the need for cross-startup and partner collaboration to accelerate AI-driven, market-ready compliance solutions within Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem.

The event emphasized cross-industry green and regulatory technology collaborations within the local BFSI sector, aiming to speed AI-powered compliance and broader digital transformation in Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.

Notable collaborations featured include Aurabeat’s EcoSonic filtration deployed at Bank of East Asia, On-us with BOC Life for Smart E-Voucher in wellness initiatives, Fill Easy with GovVerify for enhanced KYC UX, and Glassbox AI with HSBC exploring AI-powered text-to-sign language accessibility in banking.

Cross-industry collaborations highlighted technologies such as Aurabeat’s EcoSonic filtration at Bank of East Asia, On-us with BOC Life’s Smart E-Voucher for wellness, Fill Easy with GovVerify for improved KYC experiences, and Glassbox AI with HSBC testing AI-assisted text-to-sign language generation for banking accessibility.

Other deployments and collaborations included Aurabeat’s EcoSonic filtration at Bank of East Asia, On-us and BOC Life’s Smart E-Voucher for Live Young wellness, Fill Easy’s GovVerify for streamlined KYC, and Glassbox AI with HSBC pursuing accessible banking through AI-driven sign language generation.

An MoU was signed among FCC Analytics, Futu Securities, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and livi Bank to establish a Regtech Innovation Lab leveraging AWS cloud to develop AI-led compliance solutions focused on KYC and AML.

The Regtech Lab aims to drive local, market-ready AI-powered compliance solutions through collaborative development within HKSTP’s co-incubation program.

The AWS-backed Lab marks a local initiative to advance regulatory technology and AI-powered compliance within the BFSI sector, emphasizing collaboration among startups and partners.

Panel discussions and EPIC Lounge facilitated industry insights on digital health, financial wellness, and regional pitching semi-finals, with support from sponsors including Cathay, HSBC, Takeda, and Regal Hotels International.

Co-title sponsors Cathay and HSBC, along with Digital Health Tech Track sponsor Takeda and Hospitality sponsor Regal Hotels International, underscored cross-industry collaboration beyond traditional I&T sectors in Hong Kong.

The event featured themes such as Digital Health and Financial Wellness, EPIC Lounge activities, and regional pitch semi-finals designed to help founders advance to broader opportunities at the year’s mega event.