Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 26: Wei-Shen Wong, Waters Hong Kong Reporter, Talks Fintech in Asia
Dan talks with Waters Hong Kong-based reporter, Wei-Shen Wong, about fintech hubs in Asia.

Wei-Shen Wong, WatersTechnology's new Hong Kong-based reporter, talks about her first feature for the site, which looks at how different regions in Asia are approaching regulatory oversight of fintechs (3:00). Wei-Shen discusses the difference between Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan's approach to fintech regulation. She then talks to Dan about her first trip to the US, and what she's checked out so far (15:15).
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Wei-Shen's Email - Wei-shen.Wong@incisivemedia.com
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Past episodes:
Episode 1: Bloomberg Terminals, Work Force Issues
Episode 2: Blockchain, StatPro-Investor Analytics Merger
Episode 3: Dark Pools, SEC, Enterprise Risk
Episode 4: Flash Crash, MiFID II, Blockchain on the Buy Side, DMMs
Episode 5: Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 5: Linux Vulnerability, Bitcoin vs. Blockchain
Episode 6: FBI vs. Apple, LSE-Deutsche Börse Merger
Episode 7: Machine Learning, Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Episode 8: Consolidation of Risk Platforms, Open Source
Episode 9: Cyber Risk North America, Deutsche Börse-LSE Deal
Episode 10: Markit-IHS Merger, FIA Boca
Episode 11: Future of Exchanges, Bussmann Departure, Apple-FBI Closure
Episode 12: Open Source, Reg AT, Panama Papers
Episode 13: TruMid, Innovation Labs
Episode 14: NATAS, Sell-Side Technology Awards
Episode 15: Consolidated Audit Trail
Episode 16: Sifma Ops, Nasdaq, Fixed Income
Episode 17: Regulatory Landscape, Fixed Income, Blockchain
Episode 18: Dos and Don'ts for PR People
Episode 19: BNP's Growth Plans, Buy Side KYC
Episode 20: CAT, Unbundling Research, June Features
Episode 21: Toronto Information and Tech Summit, Fintech Regulation
Episode 22: Blackstone CTO Bill Murphy
Episode 23: Brexit, Fintech Innovation Lab, TSAM
Episode 24: Blockchain Adoption with Richard Johnson, Greenwich Associates
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