Tsunami Advisors is an advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Asset, and Web3 firms expand, grow and scale in the Asia Pacific Region.

The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) aims to serve as the independent, industry-agnostic platform for promoting and advancing the development, adoption, commercialization, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) within businesses, corporates, enterprises, institutions, and organizations in Hong Kong.As a technology association, we embrace a cross-sector, cross-function, and cross-industry ecosystem approach. We believe that diverse perspectives will drive innovation and growth in the AI industry here in Hong Kong and beyond. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates!Note: The Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK) and the Fintech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) are independent entities and have no relationship or affiliation with each other.

The Government announced today (June 30) the establishment of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development. Chaired by the Financial Secretary, the Task Force comprises 15 non-official members from the relevant market sectors, with the participation of key government officials and financial regulators concerned. https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202306/30/P2023063000579.htm

First Digital Group safeguards, advances and innovates to help clients navigate digital assets as well as benefit from trusted next-generation financial services.   First Digital was established in 2017 under the umbrella of the Legacy Trust Company, an established custodian and trust established in 1992 and registered under the Trustee Ordinance in Hong Kong. Its mission is to help clients benefit from a digital-first future by combining digital asset innovation with its strong foundation in trust, custody and asset management services.  The Group’s custody and trust arm, First Digital Trust Limited, was established in 2019 and became a fully independent public trust corporation headquartered in Hong Kong with a presence across Asia. First Digital Trust Limited has been recognised as one of HSBC's 'Emerging Giants in Asia Pacific' Report 2022, while its innovation subsidiary, FD121 Limited also known as First Digital Labs, is the issuer of the FDUSD stablecoin.   To learn more, please visit www.1stdigital.com

Neptune Digital was an award-winning blockchain start-up under the Cyberport Incubation Program (CIP). The mission of Neptune Digital is to provide Web3 access to everyone. Neptune Digital was dedicated to the development and commercialization of two fiat-based, crypto-free blockchains for the deployment of B2C Consumer Applications (NFT Marketplace, Gaming, and Metaverse), B2B Enterprise Applications (Banking, Finance, Insurance, Legal, Logistics, Education, Healthcare, etc.) and other Web3 Applications.• Commercialized Open Permissioned Ethereum (OPE) for China focused on NFT, Gaming and Metaverse Apps.• Launched Spartan Ethereum for International focused on B2B Enterprise and other Web3 Apps.• Executed agreements with multiple clients across various industries, sectors and use cases.• Developed a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Platform & Portal for the sales and marketing of ND services.• Established Mainland China presence through a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise (WOFE).• Selected among more than 150 applicants to be an incubatee of the Cyberport Incubation Program (CIP).• Won the Tokenized Assets Digitized Securities (TADS) Award for Ecosystem Excellence – Rising Star.• Spoke at multiple events on Blockchain, NFT, Metaverse, and Web3 as well as the BSN and Spartan Network.• Formulated and executed online and offline marketing plan to build brand awareness and increase adoption.• Managed overall corporate budget, finances, fundraising, headcount, operations, and resources.

Responsible for developing Commercial & Strategic Partnerships (Equity Investments / Joint Ventures) for HSBC within the Asia Pacific Region.Focused on Embedded Finance (Digital Payments & Wallets, Digital Secured & Unsecured Lending, Digital Wealth Management and Digital Insurance) within Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Property & Real Estate, and Travel & Leisure Ecosystems as well as Banking-As-A-Service (BaaS), Wealth-As-A-Service, and Wealth-In-A-Box (WIAB) propositions.Intrapreneur -- Project NEO "Bank-In-A-Box" / "Wealth-In-A-Box" (2020 to 2021)1) Co-Founded Project NEO -- an “Asset-Light” B2B Wholesale Wealth Business Model2) Designed model to quickly/cost effectively launch a Wealth Solution on a Partner's Platform3) Responsible for a) Concept Dev. b) GTM / Tech Partners c) Team Coordination d) Deal Mgmt4) Pitched and received support from "Top of the House" Asia Pacific Executive Mgmt Team5) Signed a multi-year / multi-geography deal with a prominent Wealth Management Firm6) Collaborated across 2 geographies, 5 LoBs, 12 product teams, and 30 deal team members7) Targeted to industrialize and scale Project NEO to another 100 similar clientsBased in Hong Kong SAR, China.

Responsible for selling Big Data & Digital Loyalty Solutions to C-Suite Executives within the Consumer and Retail Sectors.Focused on target clients in the Supermarket/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores (CVS), Health & Beauty (H&B), and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) among other large retail chain store players.Based in Hong Kong SAR, China.

Responsible for Corporate Strategy & Marketing within the Asia Pacific Region.Focused on the following sectors (from Traditional to SSL) across the Asia Pacific region: 1) General Illumination, including Lamps, Light Engines, Luminaries, and Solutions / Services, 2) Specialty Products, including Automotive and Display Optics, and 3) Opto Semiconductors.Based in Shanghai, China.

Responsible for advising local and global clients on Corporate Development related activities, including Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Assessment, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As), Asset Divestitures, Joint Ventures (JVs), Alliances, and Equity Offerings (IPOs).Focused on the following sectors across the Asia Pacific region: 1) Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT), 2) Industrial Goods (IG), and 3) Consumer Goods (CG) sectors.Based in Hong Kong SAR, China.

Responsible for 1) Origination and 2) Execution of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Equity Capital Market (ECM), Debt Capital Markets (DCM), and M&A Advisory Transactions.Focused on deals in the following sectors across the Asia Pacific region: 1) Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT) and 2) General Industries (GI).Based in Hong Kong SAR, China.

Responsible for 1) Mergers & Acquisitions, 2) Joint Ventures, 3) Asset Divestitures, and 4) Venture Capital Investments.Focused on deals in the following sectors across the Asia Pacific region: 1) Consumer Electronics, 2) Domestic Appliances & Personal Care, 3) Lighting, 4) Medical Systems, and 5) Semiconductors. Managed business portfolio of over 30 Joint Ventures (JVs) across Asia Pacific. Based in Shanghai, China.

Responsible for 1) Strategic Planning, 2) Mergers & Acquisitions, 3) Joint Ventures, 4) Asset Divestitures, 5) Distressed Assets, and 6) Venture Capital Investments.Focused on deals in the following sectors Globally: 1) Communications, 2) Enterprise Computing & Storage, 3) Multimedia, 4) Industrial & Semiconductor, 5) Defense & Aerospace, 6) Medical, and 7) Automotive.Based in San Jose, California.