Join us for the Riga–Tel Aviv FinTech Happy Hour on December 5th, and get inspired by the top-notch experts of financial innovation from Riga and Tel Aviv!
FinTech communities from Israel and Latvia are invited to join this hybrid event live (in Tel Aviv, Hashlosha 2 Street, Lobby M) and online (from anywhere).
We will discuss: How to unlock the EU market with a MiCA license in Latvia.
Program and Speakers:
- 16.15–16.30 | door open // mingling
- 16.30–17.10 | Kahoot Quiz game
- 17.10–17.15 | Opening intro by Mrs. Irina Rubinchik, Economic Attache of Latvia
- 17.15–17.30 | Mrs. Marine Krasovska, Head of the Financial Technologies Supervision Dept., Bank of Latvia
- 17.30–17.45 | Mr. Reinis Znotiņš, Executive Director, the Latvian Blockchain Association
- 17.45–18.00 | Mr. Renat Lokomet, Fintech Investment Opportunities in Latvia
- 18.00–18.20 | Questions and answers (with Latvian Regulator)
- 18.20–18.35 | Break
- 18.35–19.10 | Panel discussion: MICA Licence: opportunities and limitations for Israeli FinTech sector
*Latvian Speakers remain online
Moderator: Mr. Ben Benacot, CPA, Director, FInancial Risk Management , KMPG IL
Mr. Shmuel Ben Tovim, Executive Director, Fintech.IL Innovation Community
Mr. Nimrod Yaron, CPA, Managing Partner, Nimrod Yaron&Co
Mrs. Avital Haitovich, Senior Associate, Gornitzky Law Firm- How the Israeli fintech industry is expected to evolve following the implementation of the MiCA regulation.
- The anticipated changes in financial institutions as a result of global regulatory developments
- Crypto as an investment
- Differences/deficiencies in Crypto licencing between Europe and Israel
- What kind of Israeli Fintech startups are seeking to enter EU market
- What will be Israeli FinTech ecosystem reaction to MICA regulation
- EU vs USA crypto regulation
- 19.10–19.30 | Closing mingling
The highlight of the evening will be an engaging key-note on the advantages of obtaining a MiCA license in Latvia.
Latvia is becoming a hotspot for FinTech innovation and MiCA license can open doors to new opportunities in the European market. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the FinTech landscape, this is your chance to learn and mingle!
You will receive a ZOOM link to attend virtually after your registration is approved, one day before the event.
Event is organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Representative Office in Israel.
Project: 5.1.1.1.i. Development and continuous operation of a fully fledged innovation system governance model.
Language: English
Sign up here: https://lu.ma/dcbpw0te
