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Published June 21, 2017
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Societe Generale partners with WHub in hosting a 36-hour hackathon in Hong Kong

Date: June 21, 2017
Categories: Financial Technology, HK, technology
Keywords: Societe Generale, Fintech, WHub, Hackathon


Societe Generale is joining the growing list of banks embracing the digital community across Asia. The French institution is teaming up with online startup platform WHub to host a 36-hour fintech hackathon in Hong Kong.

Among the judges will be several senior Societe Generale staffers including Charles Gillet CIO Asia Pacific, Veronica Fung Chief of Staff, Operations and Mathieu Jacolin Chief Digital Officer, Asia Pacific.

With the support and coaching of industry experts, each participating team will have 36 hours to design and develop innovative solutions to address business challenges spanning four main themes: Blockchain; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatBots; Big Data; and RegTech, InsureTech and WealthTech.

The winners will receive a cash prize, the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, and the possibility to join SG.

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker from Finews.asia

Keywords: Societe Generale, Fintech, WHub, Hackathon


Societe Generale is joining the growing list of banks embracing the digital community across Asia. The French institution is teaming up with online startup platform WHub to host a 36-hour fintech hackathon in Hong Kong.

Among the judges will be several senior Societe Generale staffers including Charles Gillet CIO Asia Pacific, Veronica Fung Chief of Staff, Operations and Mathieu Jacolin Chief Digital Officer, Asia Pacific.

With the support and coaching of industry experts, each participating team will have 36 hours to design and develop innovative solutions to address business challenges spanning four main themes: Blockchain; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatBots; Big Data; and RegTech, InsureTech and WealthTech.

The winners will receive a cash prize, the opportunity to bring their ideas to life, and the possibility to join SG.

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker from Finews.asia

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