AMTD announces strategic investment in Royole Corporation
Summary
In 2017, he was named as one of the Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum and was invited to join the Forum with Intellectuals, Model Workers and Youth Delegates chaired by President Xi.Similarly, Calvin Choi, Chairman and President of AMTD Group, was also named as one of the Young Global Leaders by World Economic Forum in 2017 and was named as 2016 FinTech Finance 35 by Institutional Investor.The cooperation between AMTD and Royole will build a strong synergy and promote the globalization of Chinas technological innovation by leveraging both parties strengths and resources in financial services, technological innovation, capital markets and internationalization strategies. Besides, it will become an excellent model to integrate technology and capital, promote development with innovation in the construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area.Calvin Choi, Chairman and President of AMTD Group, Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum, said AMTD as a Hong Kong-based comprehensive financial institution, had always been dedicated to promoting the development of Chinas technological innovation by leveraging Hong Kongs unique role as a super-connector. AMTD, together with the Singapore Economic Development Board, Softbank and Line, made strategic investments in Appier, Worlds leading artificial intelligence company. In addition, AMTD made strategic investments in a series of FinTech innovators, including UCAR, Chinas top online car rental service brand; Credible Labs, the U.S. internet finance company and distinctive student loan refinancing platform; and Peachjar, the U.S. online education service provider.In addition to a series of strategic investments in capital markets, AMTD has always been committed to promoting technological innovation and encouraging talent incubation. Furthermore, AMTD has sponsored the FINTalks forum in Hong Kong, Taipei and Singapore to jointly promote the future development and popularization of FinTech in Asia.