FinTech event in Israel: How to unlock the EU market with a MiCA license in Latvia
Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) invites FinTech communities from Israel and Latvia to the Riga–Tel Aviv FinTech Happy Hour on December 5th. The topic for this event is “How to unlock the European Union market with a MiCA license in Latvia”.
This will be a hybrid event live in Tel Aviv, Hashlosha 2 Street, Lobby M and online.
Program and Speakers:
- 16.15–16.30 | door open // mingling
- 16.30–17.10 | Kahoot Quiz game
- 17.10–17.15 | Opening intro by Mrs. Irina Rubinchik, Economic Attache of Latvia
- 17.15–17.30 | Mrs. Marine Krasovska, Head of the Financial Technologies Supervision Dept., Bank of Latvia
- 17.30–17.45 | Mr. Reinis Znotiņš, Executive Director, the Latvian Blockchain Association
- 17.45–18.00 | Mr. Renat Lokomet, FinTech Investment Opportunities in Latvia
- 18.00–18.20 | Questions and answers (with Latvian Regulator)
- 18.20–18.35 | Break
- 18.35–19.10 | Panel discussion: MICA Licence: opportunities and limitations for Israeli FinTech sector
*Latvian Speakers remain online
Moderator: Mr. Ben Benacot, CPA, Director, FInancial Risk Management , KMPG IL
Mr. Shmuel Ben Tovim, Executive Director, Fintech.IL Innovation Community
Mr. Nimrod Yaron, CPA, Managing Partner, Nimrod Yaron&Co
Mrs. Avital Haitovich, Senior Associate, Gornitzky Law Firm- How the Israeli FinTech industry is expected to evolve following the implementation of the MiCA regulation.
- The anticipated changes in financial institutions as a result of global regulatory developments
- Crypto as an investment
- Differences/deficiencies in Crypto licencing between Europe and Israel
- What kind of Israeli FinTech startups are seeking to enter EU market
- What will be Israeli FinTech ecosystem reaction to MICA regulation
- EU vs USA crypto regulation
- 19.10–19.30 | Closing mingling
The highlight of the evening will be an engaging keynote on the advantages of obtaining a MiCA license in Latvia. Latvia is becoming a hotspot for FinTech innovation and MiCA license can open doors to new opportunities in the European market.
You will receive a ZOOM link to attend virtually after your registration is approved, one day before the event.
Language: English
Sign up here: https://lu.ma/dcbpw0te
Event is organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Representative Office in Israel with Recovery and Resilience Facility support.
