Who is eligible to be a hosted buyer at the World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)?

A hosted buyer is a key decision-maker or senior executive from leading financial institutions in Ho Chi Minh City who: is actively seeking financial solutions showcased at WFIS, is willing to travel to Hanoi for the event, possesses strong purchasing power, commits to one-on-one meetings with selected solution providers, and agrees to stay for the full duration of the event.

How can someone become a hosted buyer at WFIS?

Selection is at the discretion of the event organizers, who will handpick the top 25 technology and digital leaders from Ho Chi Minh City’s foremost banks and financial institutions.

What criteria influence the selection process for the WFIS hosted buyer program?

Hosted buyers are chosen based on their purchasing authority, allocated budget for vendor procurement, specific solutions they seek, and implementation timelines. The selection focuses on senior executives from Ho Chi Minh City who demonstrate strong purchasing intent for solutions featured at WFIS.

What benefits do hosted buyers receive at WFIS?

Hosted buyers enjoy complimentary flights and 5-star accommodation, full access to the event, exclusive entry to the 'Hosted Buyers Lounge,' insights into key financial services topics, exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies, and the opportunity to engage in one-on-one meetings with preferred solution providers.

What are the responsibilities of a hosted buyer at WFIS?

A hosted buyer must actively participate in networking and solution exploration, commit to at least 10 one-on-one meetings with chosen solution providers, and remain present for the full duration of the event.

This ASEAN country boasts of the highest mobile banking penetration

March 20, 2024

Hanoi, 12^th February 2024: Providing a definite edge and a wide variety of services, financial institutions have started harnessing mobile banking’s cutting-edge potential for the digital era. While its popularity is growing rapidly, Vietnam has emerged as the one of the top ASEAN nations to reach 69% with mobile banking penetration (*Data from State Bank of Vietnam).

Considered as the country’s golden bridge to financial inclusion, Vietnam recorded 1.3 billion transactions via mobile banking in just the third quarter of 2022. Majority of Vietnamese banks have now launched their own mobile banking apps available in both Vietnamese & English, and are super-fast, convenient, and accessible to say the least.

Realizing its significance, the country’s foremost FSI event, World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) will be featuring an exclusive session on “Mobile Banking: Bridging the Gap and Empowering Financial Inclusion” at Melia Hanoi on 15 – 16 April 2024.

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