Running a business while still managing your professional social media accounts is doing the job of 2 people.The reason is, you have enough work to do as a business owner already and shouldn’t be afraid to outsource where you need to, especially when it comes to social media management. Whether you are looking at hiring a full-time team member or you want someone outside to handle this aspect of your business for you, it is always best to let someone else do this while you concentrate on other areas to pull in income.
Social media managers can be of immense benefit to a business, a few of those have been listed:
They can directly interact with customers in a real, human way:
There are tons of social media applications out there that promise to do this, but most of them make your account appear untrustworthy, as they leave comments which are most times out of place and unrelated to a particular post. If you hire a manager, you won’t have to worry about any of your comments sounding inauthentic. A social media manager will personally respond to every comment and every post with your brand’s desires at heart, which will increase your customer and brand reputation.
They can create a content calendar:
If your business isn’t already using a social media calendar, you should. For a brand, randomly posting can actually hurt your online presence, which is why a content calendar is key for social media marketing. Social media managers are skilled in planning and creating content. They can create a custom social media post calendar for your business so you know exactly what you’re posting and when.
Take some stress off your shoulders:
When you hire a social media manager, you won’t have to worry about updating your social pages or marketing your brand yourself. They’ll take care of that for you, giving you enough time to focus on running your business and enjoying your personal life.
Brainstorm ideas for new content:
It is okay to be out of ideas for content to post on your social media pages, but this is hardly true for a professional social media manager. A social media manager can help you brainstorm ideas for fresh content that will boost your brand and attract new customers. After all, content creation is a big part of this job.
The truth is, social media marketing is a powerful way for businesses of all sizes to create leads and reach customers. A social media manager saves you time, which is a valuable asset. Most times, social media managers work under digital agencies. Worth mentioning are Pullen Creatives who have social media managers working with them and have successfully managed high profile accounts like the Law Union and Rock Insurance and Velvot Nigeria. Popular freelance social media managers like TheAdetoun (who is currently behind Olounje of Lagos) and Ogbodo Isaac (who handles the social media account of Wella Health) have been skillfully curating content and managing the online identity of the brands they work for.
Aside from issues of trust, there is hardly a good reason for not hiring one as they provide the business with a road map and content strategy that makes it easy for the business owner to distinguish what is considered good and bad content. With a social media manager, you have more time to concentrate on your livelihood – your business.
AUTHOR PROFILE:
Kator Tarkaa is a digital marketer and a budding investment writer. He enjoys writing about real estate, businesses and finances. He loves marketing products and services via social media.
If there’s ever a place, to be honest about your habits and your health, it’s your doctor’s office. Forget the embarrassment – your doctor’s there to help you, and the more information she has, the more she’s able to do.
‘I Never Binge Drink’
Don’t want to tell your doc just how hard you party? Binge drinking can throw test results off and send your doctor down the wrong path if you have health problems.
‘I Quit Smoking’
It may seem like a harmless way to avoid a lecture, but your doctor needs to know if you smoke. It can interfere with certain drugs and might help explain symptoms you may have. And he may be able to help you kick the habit for good, through therapy or medication.
‘I Eat Mostly Kale … ’
“… unless there are doughnuts nearby.” If you leave out this last part while your weight and “bad” cholesterol skyrocket, your tall tale could lead to less effective treatment. You’re not the first person with a doughnut weakness, so just tell the truth — your doctor might be able to help you manage your eating habits.
‘I Run Every Day’
Tell your doctor the truth about your exercise habits. It will help her figure out how to keep you healthy. If you’re not the type to go to the gym every day, that’s OK. There are lots of ways to have an active lifestyle: Garden, play with your dog, or take a brisk stroll around the block.
‘I Had Sex With 1 Person This Year’
A doctor’s visit is not a morality test. If you have sex with several partners, you could be at risk for certain diseases, and it might help explain some medical problems. Your doctor’s not there to judge but to help.
‘I Don’t Have Any STDs’
If you think you have one, know you have one, or have had one in the past, tell your doctor. It may be awkward, but some STDs can be dangerous if they’re not treated. They’re also contagious. One awkward moment with your doctor now could save you awkward moments with sexual partners later.
‘I’m Not Sleeping With Anyone’
Lying about having sex — or who you’re having it with — appears to be pretty common. It may seem like no one’s business, but it’s important, to be honest about whether you’re with the same sex, the opposite sex, or both. It can make a difference, especially if your doctor is trying to figure out what certain symptoms might mean (pregnancy, for example).
‘My Sex Life Is Great’
If you have trouble in the bedroom — low sex drive or erectile dysfunction (ED) — it can be a sign of an illness and your doctor should know about it, especially if you’re young and otherwise healthy. Plus, your doctor may be able to improve your symptoms with medication or a referral for psychological therapy.’
‘I Feel Great!’
Don’t ignore little things that may be bothering you — they could be valuable clues to your doctor. Do you get headaches when you exercise? That may not seem like be a big deal, but it could be a sign of something serious.
‘I Don’t Do Drugs’
This can be a dangerous lie. If your doctor prescribes you medication, it may react with street drugs and make you sick or cause other problems. Drug abuse can also cause other issues your doctor may not know to look for. If you have a drug habit or addiction, your doctor may be able to help you stop.
‘I Don’t Take Supplements’
Afraid to get into a discussion with your doctor about those vitamin supplements you buy at the grocery store? Your doctor needs to know. Some may be dangerous if you take them along with other medications or you have certain medical conditions.
‘I Take My Pills’
About half of people who are chronically sick don’t take their medication the way they’re supposed to. If you skip it because you’re worried about side effects, or you don’t like the way they make you feel, tell your doctor. He may be able to adjust it. If money is the problem he might help you find ways to lower the cost.
‘I Don’t Take Over-the-Counter Medication’
It’s important to tell your doctor about allthe medication you take. It can interfere with the way prescription medications work, sometimes in a dangerous way.
First created in Ireland in 1974, Baileys reached the milestone in December 2019 when it sold its two billionth bottle.
Jennifer English, global brand director for Baileys at Diageo, said:“There has never been a more exciting time for Baileys. It has captured the imagination of millions of treat lovers around the world with so many delicious ways to enjoy it. It’s deliciously simple on its own over ice or for pure indulgent pleasure, poured over ice cream, in coffee, creamy hot chocolate drinks, or as a delightful cake, bake or another grown-up treat – the choices are endless.”
Since launching in Ireland, Baileys has been available in 160 countries. According to Diageo, 2,400 glasses of the cream liqueur are now consumed every minute of every day.
Made using a blend of Irish dairy cream, Irish whiskey, cocoa, vanilla extract and sugar, Baileys requires 200 million litres of fresh Irish milk each year to produce the cream used in its production.
Naming 2020 the year of gas for Nigeria has a really nice ring to it, but marketing alone will not cut it
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 3, 2020/ — By NJ Ayuk
Timipre Silva
“The Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, H.E. Chief Timipre Sylva has declared 2020 as the year of Gas for the Nation”, the news piece started. What amazing news! And certainly long overdue. As it seems, Nigerian officials have finally taken the cue. As I have said ever so often, more than an oil nation, Nigeria is a gas nation. It just doesn’t act like it.
Undoubtedly, natural gas has the enormous potential to diversify and grow the Nigerian economy, power its industries and homes, produce ever-so-lacking wealth, create jobs, develop associated industries in the petrochemical sector, raise people out of poverty, the list goes on.
Mr. Sylva’s demonstrated intent could perhaps become the most relevant political action anyone has taken in Nigeria in years and could change the country forever; and yet, the work ahead is so vast, we can only hope he has the strength to pull it off.
To be sure, naming 2020 the year of gas for Nigeria has a really nice ring to it, but marketing alone will not cut it. Concerted governmental action is essential if we are to see true growth in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector, and first of all, we need to see a conclusion to the long-delayed Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme. Sylva stated that this was his main priority, so let’s hope it happens soon.
Once the programme is cleared, oil producers will have a more conclusive alternative to flaring. They will be able to monetize a resource that has so far been wasted, but still, that will not suffice.
The flaring issue in Nigeria is tremendous. Every year, 2 million tonnes of LPG are flared, instead of being used as a source of power or feedstock. That means millions of dollars literally going up in smoke. Nigeria’s zero-flaring programme has been on-going for years, and yet, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has just released results that indicate that gas flaring has been consistently increasing over time. More specifically, “a total of 276.04 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas was flared from Nigeria’s oil fields between September 2018 and September 2019”. Further, NNPC stated that “the volume of gas flared within this period was more than what was supplied to power generation companies for electricity production which was 275.31bcf”. This is taking place in a country where 45% of the population does not have access to electricity, besides the extremely detrimental effect that has on businesses ability to compete and the extraordinary environmental damage that represents.
Already, the federal government announced in August that it would not be able to fulfil its Zero Routine Flaring target by 2020 and is yet to provide a new deadline for this goal to be achieved.
The problem remains the same as ever. It is much, much cheaper for producers to flare up and pay the fines than do anything about it. This can not continue to be. Stronger action is needed and it falls on Mr. Sylva’s leadership to see it done.
I don’t mean by this to point the finger at oil producers. Most would probably want to monetize that resource, and would if they could. But we lack legislation, infrastructure, pricing regulations, and actors ready to receive the feedstock. They can’t just pipe the gas somewhere and hope for the best. We need to focus on deepening domestic gas penetration and promote adoption amongst the population, foster the development of gas associated industries like ammonia and urea plants, use this resource for power generation, etc. Demand doesn’t grow out of anywhere.
For this to work out, everybody needs to work together. That means the ministry and the NNPC need to partner with the international oil companies, the indigenous oil companies as well as with the country’s financial institutions to create the solutions that can make this industry flourish. That is a tall job, but an essential one.
Of course, the news that the output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) coming from the Bonny LNG-plant is going to expand by 35% once the 7th LNG train is operational is fantastic. Nigeria will strengthen its position as one of the world’s biggest LNG exporters and that will bring considerable wealth for the country, but its people continue to be in the dark.
And LNG expansion projects are something IOCs are well prepared to do, but there are other important roles in boosting the gas industry that have to be taken by others.
I speak of course of marginal field development, a topic that is of fundamental importance to me and that I have extensively covered in my most recent book Billions at Play: The Future of African Oil and Doing Deals. Both for oil and gas, Nigeria’s marginal field development programme showed incredible promise when it was first launched in 2013. It gave opportunities to local companies to explore smaller discoveries that were uninteresting for the majors, which in turn allowed them to gain experience in leading exploration and production projects on their own. Further, it opened opportunities for domestic use of natural gas for power generation. That programme is now being copied by Angola, and yet, it has stalled in Nigeria.
Further, as I have extensively debated over the years, and most extensively in Billions at Play, we need to dramatically invest in Nigeria’s ability to negotiate and manage contracts. This applies both to the need to respect the sanctity of contracts, a fundamental part of giving international investors the confidence to trust that what they sign for will be respected, but also learning to choose who to sign contracts with. The current debacle with P&ID, an unknown little company that has managed to sue the Nigerian government for breach of contract in the English courts and is seeking USD$9.6 billion in compensation, is an incomprehensible situation that should never have taken place. We need to know who our partners are and who we should be signing contracts with, and then stick by them.
Only by combining the role of the majors, the indigenous companies, the necessary infrastructure development for gas transportation, bridging with the nation’s banks to help finance projects and by giving a clear legal framework to the sector, can we hope to succeed. I do not doubt that this is possible to accomplish in 2020 and the years to come, but coming from the experience of recent years, it does not seem probable, and no one pays the price for that more than everyday Nigerians, that continue to fail to benefit from its country’s resources.
Action is necessary as a matter of urgency.
This week it was disclosed that international oil and gas companies were holding back an estimated USD$58.4 billion in investments in oil and gas projects in Nigeria because of regulatory uncertainty. Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria was USD$1.9 billion in 2018. It’s not like we don’t need the money.
But how can we expect international oil companies to feel comfortable signing off on billions in investment if after 20-plus years of negotiations we still haven’t managed to settle on the Petroleum Industry Bill that will oversee the sector? Who can blame them for waiting to see what happens? They are waiting for us to figure out how we want to regulate the industry, and after 20 years, we still don’t seem to know. That has to change, and soon.
Nigeria has an estimated 200 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves. It is high time to put them to use. With the right policies, we could change the face of the country completely. We could give light to our people, we could power our industries, releasing them from the handicapping dependency on diesel generators that make it all but impossible for them to be competitive, we could relinquish ourselves from our dependence on imported fuel for power and heat, we could create new opportunities for job creation and industrial development, we could take millions of people out of poverty… Further, strong domestic gas and gas-based industries could help boost intra-African trade, create new synergies with our neighbours, boost integration of power generation networks, establish new partnerships, even contribute to peace.
What I am saying, I say as an African, and it applies to many countries across the continent. However, Nigeria is in a prime position to truly enact change and be a beacon to others by showing leadership and resolve. It is the continent’s biggest economy and has the continent’s biggest reserves of hydrocarbons, both oil and gas. NNPC already works with some of the best major IOCs and the country has Africa’s best and most developed indigenous exploration and production capabilities. Let’s give ourselves the opportunity to be better and to live better, by taking advantage of the resources we already possess.
Mr. Sylva is showing leadership and drive. So far, he has proven himself to be the leader that Nigeria needs to develop new LPG and LNG industries that will take the country to the next level of development, not only economically speaking, but socially, environmentally, humanly. So let’s hope he can pull through the great transformations that need to occur for 2020 to truly be Nigeria’s year of gas.
NJ Ayuk is the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber and author of Amazon best-selling book, Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 January 2020 – So Cantai Market is back for a 2nd edition at a new and
exciting location outside the Indian Heritage Centre @ 5 Campbell Lane. This
event held in conjunction with ARTWALK Little India, is organized by Colorinc
Pte Ltd with the support of Singapore Tourism Board.
So Cantai Market is a vibrant outdoor arts and craft market
selling colorful ceramic wares, grass straws, artisanal candles, handmade lip
balm, wax tablet and more… Visitors can participate in many activities like henna
art, kolam making, diya painting or play dress up at the sari photo booth.
There will also be non-stop performances throughout the day so just come and be
entertained in more ways than one!
Taking place over 2
weekends, the pop-up dates are
10-11 January
and 17-18 January 2020
Venue: outside
Indian Heritage Centre @ 5 Campbell Lane
Fridays are 12-5pm
and Saturdays are from 11am-6pm
Entrance is free
Visitor Information:
So Cantai Market is
located right outside the Indian Heritage Centre
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 January 2020 – Gelam Gallery Alive is back again for a 2nd
edition in early January 2020 in conjunction with the Singapore Art Week.
Gelam
Gallery Alive is a vibrant pop-up arts and craft market in a unique setting at the Gelam
Gallery @ Muscat Street – Singapore’s first ever outdoor art gallery. Visitors can visit this unique art gallery to
check out the wall murals, shop for artisanal handicrafts or check out workshops
like soap-making, crochet dolls, bag painting or visit the shadow cutter, haiku composer, caricature
artist and more!
Plan
a long visit to catch surprise performances like bubble shows, juggling and
mime acts, dancers, singers, violinist and more!
To
top it all, catch artists at work when they perform the dustbin makeover
challenge! You will get to vote for your favorite painted bin and the 3 top
artists will win cash prizes.
10-11
January and 17-18 January 2020
Venue:
Gelam Gallery @ Muscat Street
The
opening hours on Fridays are 5pm-11pm and Saturdays are 4pm-10pm
Entrance
is free.
Gelam
Gallery Alive is organized by Colorinc Pte Ltd and supported by Singapore
Tourism Board and Singtel Dash.
An all-in-one mobile wallet, Singtel Dash enables
you to make safe and easy payments wherever you go — be it in-store or online,
locally or globally. Download Dash from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to
shop, dine, commute and send money with your mobile phone.
The
entrance to the Gelam Gallery is located at the two Muscat Street,
perpendicular to Baghdad Street, Singapore. For more information, please visit https://www.theadmin.sg/gelam-gallery-alive
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 2 January 2020–Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited (“Tahoe Life”, “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Allan Yu as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tahoe Life effective 1 January 2020.
Mr Allan Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Tahoe Life
In his new role, Allan will be responsible for driving Tahoe Life to become one of the leading life insurers in Hong Kong and continuing the success of Tahoe Life in driving further growth and sales through multiple distribution channels, as well as capitalising on the opportunities brought about by the development of the Greater Bay Area.
Allan first worked for Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“the Group”) on the acquisition of Dah Sing Life Assurance Company Limited and Dah Sing Insurance Services Limited in 2016 and was one of the core members in the process. He then became Executive Director of Tahoe Life in 2017 following the successful completion of the acquisition. He has very strong bonding with Tahoe Life and has rejoined the Company since October 2019.
Possessing over 45 years of experience in the general and life insurance industry with exceptional management strength and expertise in underwriting, pricing, reinsurance, claim reserving models and product development particularly in general insurance, Allan is a proven leader with profound experience, business vision and the ability to bring people together. He assumed various senior management roles in international and local insurance companies previously, including CEO of the Hong Kong branch of a Swiss international insurer. His appointment as CEO of Tahoe Life will definitely benefit the Company, the customers and the industry as the Company enters its next chapter of innovation and business growth.
Mr Huang Qisen, Chairman of Tahoe Investment Group Co., Limited and Tahoe Life, commented on the appointment of Mr Allan Yu, “Allan is an industry veteran who has outstanding leadership capabilities and extensive networks within the industry. I have the highest confidence in Allan and his team who can lead Tahoe Life to drive profitable growth with the unanimous support of the Board.”
Biography of Mr Allan Yu, ACII, Chartered Insurer
Current positions
CEO, Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited
Chairman, Insurance Training Board, Vocational Training Council
Chairman, Insurance Industry Training Advisory Committee, Qualifications Framework
Honorary Secretary, Insurance Complaints Bureau
Past positions
2017 – 2018
Executive Director, Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited
2017 – 2018
Executive Director, Tahoe Life Insurance Company (Macau) Limited
2016 – 2018
Member, Industry Advisory Committee (General Business), Insurance Authority
2015 – 2016
Chairman, General Insurance Council of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
2010 – 2011
Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
2008 – 2009
Chairman, General Insurance Council of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
2007 – 2016
Director, Employees’ Compensation Insurance Residual Scheme Bureau Ltd.
2007 – 2009
Chairman, Employees Compensation Insurer Insolvency Bureau
2004 – 2006
Chairman, Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Hong Kong
About Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited
Tahoe Life Insurance Company Limited (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd. providing all-round insurance plans including savings, critical illness, life insurance, medical protection and investment-linked products. Tahoe Life strives to support the Group to become a global financial enterprise. With the solid background of the Group’s medical network, financial investment ability, sophisticated customer base and its 30-year extensive experience in professional insurance operation and management in Hong Kong, Tahoe Life has an advantage in the market and we are dedicated to rendering comprehensive services to craft a brilliant future for our customers.
About Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 1993 by Mr Huang Qisen. It is a leading conglomerate with businesses in real estate, financial services, medical services and healthcare, culture and education, and senior care sector. The Group has total assets over RMB 257 billion and has equity holdings in a listed company — Tahoe Group Co., Ltd.
HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 3 January 2020–The IFTA Fintech Achievement Awards 2019 (the “Awards”) is now open for applications.
Organised by the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia
(“IFTA”), the Awards recognises achievements worldwide in FinTech
innovation, education, R&D, and its applications through its 26 corporate and
4 individual award categories.
Established
in September 2017, the IFTA is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation aiming
to promote professional standards within Asia’s FinTech industry, to facilitate
its education, and to nurture new talents. For two consecutive years, the Awards
recognises companies that have contributed to this emerging industry,
facilitating the development of FinTech in Hong Kong.
Themed
“Transforming FinTech Communities with Competence,
Character, and Care“, the Awards recognises talents and corporates in their pursuit of
innovative solutions that meet both business and social needs. Apart from being
able to demonstrate their competence in the respective judging criteria, the
awardees should also uphold a high standard of ethics and professionalism, and
are committed to continuous improvement.
The
Awards serves as a baseline within the FinTech industry, encourages corporate
and professional development, thus facilitating the sustainable development of the
FinTech community.
“The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards aims to recognise
companies, NGOs, start-ups, and individuals who have contributed to the FinTech
industry.” IFTA Founder and Chairman Mr Paul Pong said, “Through the Awards, we
hope to facilitate the exchange of FinTech companies across the globe, laying a
solid foundation for local products to ‘Go Out’.”
IFTA Head Juror Dr Charleston Sin added, “There are two major stakeholders in the FinTech industry: corporates and start-ups, both needing information on industry trends. As challenges faced by practitioners vary across the fields, the Awards offers an excellent opportunity for information sharing and exchange, encouraging the industry to solve the problems together.”
Corporate Achievements in FinTech (for corporates, NGOs, and start-ups)
1.
Accounting Tech
Incorporating or developing its proprietary
technology into accounting services
2.
Advisory Tech
Using algorithm-driven technology to deliver
automated decisions on investment opportunities
3.
Algo-Trading
Using programmed software to identify and place
trades to generate profits efficiently and effectively
4.
Artificial Intelligence
Applying simulation of intelligence processes that
perceives and takes actions itself based on its environment
5.
Blockchain-based
Transformation
Using technology to assist with digital currency
access, trade, exchange, and storage; or to provide blockchain or distributed
ledger services
6.
Cloud Computing
Using a delivery mode of computing services to
offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale
7.
Crowdfunding
Using technology to access and raise funds for
investment opportunities via the internet
8.
Cybersecurity
Using programmed software to protect operating
systems and data from potential cyber-attacks
9.
Big Data Analytics
Using technology to analyse extensive raw data
collected from different parties for insights and trends
10.
Data Privacy
Using technology to ensure private data of
stakeholders are protected without violation of rights or exposure to
commercial entities
11.
Digital Banking
Using electronic payment systems that enable
end-users to transact payment without physically attending bank branches
12.
Digital Ethics
Displaying ethical behaviour that has contributed
to the promotion of social justice in digital communities
13.
Financial Planning Tech
Incorporating or developing own proprietary
technology to deliver mortgage broking, stockbroking, and other financial
planning services
14.
HR Tech
Using technology to manage employee data for
compensation and payroll, performance management, and recruitment
15.
Innovative Tech
Demonstrating a creative aspect utilising new
ideas, methods, alterations and unique changes from existing FinTech systems
16.
InsurTech
Using technology to assist the insurance claims
process, and enhance policyholder experience
17.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Using IoT systems for creative use on FinTech
products/services
18.
Investor Tech
Using technology to assist with the provision of
capital and financial support
19.
Legal Tech
Using technology to provide legal services
transforming time-booking services or legal research etc
20.
Lending Tech
Using technology to assist with accessing capital,
mortgage, personal, and other loan products
21.
Payment Tech
Using technology to assist with payment, funds
disbursement, money transfers, payroll, or other payment services
22.
PropTech
Using technology for the real estate space,
spanning across software, hardware, materials, or manufacturing
23.
Reg-Tech
Using technology to assist with meeting regulatory
compliance obligations
24.
Robotic Process Automation
(RPA)
Using “robots” to emulate and integrate the
actions of a human interacting within digital systems to execute a business
process
25.
e-Provident Fund
Using electronic infrastructure and processes to
standardise, streamline and automate MPF scheme administration
26.
5G
Using 5G technology to increase speed, reduce
latency, and improve the flexibility of wireless services
Outstanding
Financial Technologists of the Year (for individuals)
Open for Applications
1.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising founders or start-ups for their track
record of business growth, finance and/or technology innovation, and
community engagement.
2.
Leader of the Year
Recognising leaders, managerial grades or above,
with outstanding achievement who has made significant contributions to the
finance and/or technology industry
3.
Future Star of the Year
Recognising young professionals, on or below 35,
with outstanding achievement who has made significant contributions to the
finance and/or technology industry
The Prestige Award (by appointment only)
4.
Iconic Star
Recognising professionals who have devoted their
lifetime, creating extraordinary impacts on the FinTech environment with
success stories to share.
The Jury Panel (arranged in alphabetical
order of surnames)
Head Juror
Dr Charleston SIN
Executive Director, MIT Hong
Kong Innovation Node
Jurors
Mr Emil CHAN
Chairman, The Association of Cloud and Mobile
Computing Professionals
Ir Eric CHAN
Chief Public Mission Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport
Management Company Limited
Dr Henry CHAN
Associate Professor and Associate Head, The
Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr Raymond CHAN
Managing Director, 9F International Holdings
Mr Rogers CHAN
Managing Partner, Impact Invest
Dr Terence CHAN
Chairman, Howah Technology Venture Limited
Dr Toa CHARM
Associate Professor, Business School, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong
Dr Dorothy CHAU
Director of Hong Kong, Macao & Cross-border
Financial Affairs, Tencent
Mr Jason CHIU
Chairman, Hong Kong Startup Council
Ms Ashley KHOO
Immediate Past President, The Hong Kong Society of
Financial Analysts
Mr Dicky LO
Managing Partner, Impact Invest
Mr Johnson NG
Senior Service Promotion Manager, Hong Kong Trade
Development Council
Mr Steve WONG
Senior Manager, ICT Cluster, Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation
For more information on the IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards 2019, please visit iftaawards.org
About IFTA
The Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia
Limited (IFTA) is an NPO established in Hong Kong in Sep 2017; to uphold the
professional standard of Financial Technologists in Asia and create an
ecosystem for global fintech talents to be connected. In the witness of
Innovation and Technology Bureau, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Financial
Services and the Treasury Bureau, and the City of London at the signing
ceremony, IFTA entered a collaboration agreement with the Certificate in
Finance and Technology (CFT) from the United Kingdom to introduce the first CFT
program in Asia. Besides delivering certification, IFTA also organises events
including boot camps, seminars, and an annual award to accelerate Fintech
education and industry engagement among government, regulators, universities,
enterprises, and start-ups.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in the exercise of its functions enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act NCA-2003, developed the Commercial Satellite Communications Guidelines for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, which came into effect in November 2018.
In line with the provisions of Section 13 of the Commercial Satellite Communications Guidelines, the Commission to date has issued Landing Permits to 55 Space Stations providing coverage over Nigeria’s territory.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in the exercise of its functions enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act NCA-2003, developed the Commercial Satellite Communications Guidelines for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, which came into effect in November 2018.
In line with the provisions of Section 13 of the Commercial Satellite Communications Guidelines, the Commission to date has issued Landing Permits to 55 Space Stations providing coverage over Nigeria’s territory.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in conjunction with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has developed draft guidelines for the use of Television White Spaces (TVWS) for rural broadband connectivity in Nigeria and is organising an Industry consultation to present the draft Guidelines to all Industry Stakeholders.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in conjunction with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has developed draft guidelines for the use of Television White Spaces (TVWS) for rural broadband connectivity in Nigeria and is organising an Industry consultation to present the draft Guidelines to all Industry Stakeholders.
In preparation for the Industry consultation, the Commission is pleased to inform all Stakeholders that the draft Guidelines is available on the Commission’s website via the following URL: https://www.ncc.gov.ng/…/876-draft-guidelines-on-the-u…/file.
All stakeholders are invited to peruse the Guidelines and provide input/feedback on or before the industry consultation (date to be announced). The feedback will give NCC/NBC the opportunity to make all necessary adjustments prior to the Guidelines being finalised.
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