Digital tech takes center stage at finance expo

Digital technologies take center stage at the 17th Shenzhen International Finance Expo, which closed today at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District. File photo

Nearly 300 financial institutions from home and abroad brought nearly 1,000 products to the 17th Shenzhen International Finance Expo, which closed today at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District.

The three-day fair featured three exhibition areas — financial services, financial technology and international finance — showcasing the latest achievements in fields such as banking, insurance, securities, funds, futures, and venture capital. Prominently, the latest developments in digital technologies such as digital currencies, digital payment, and cross-border digital transactions took center stage at the fair. 

A booth of a Hong Kong financial institution. 

A number of Hong Kong financial technology companies displayed their innovative products and achievements in Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial cooperation, and an international pavilion hosted exhibitors from nine overseas countries such as Britain, German, Singapore, Australia and Malaysia.

The fair, covering an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters, also included 15 sideline forums and 14 matchmaking events.