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Janos Barberis

Janos Barberis

FinTech leader, entrepreneur, academic, and advocate for founder well-being

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Hong Kong
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Joined February 2025
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Janos Barberis is a pioneering figure in the FinTech and RegTech sectors, recognized globally as a leader and a key influencer. His academic work, including a PhD in FinTech Regulation from the University of Hong Kong, has laid foundational understanding for regulators and industry alike, with his papers on FinTech evolution and regulatory challenges being highly cited. He has authored and co-edited bestselling books like 'The FINTECH Book' and 'The REGTECH Book', further solidifying his thought leadership. hku+6
As a serial entrepreneur, Janos has founded and co-founded several impactful ventures. He established FinTech HK to foster the FinTech ecosystem in Hong Kong and founded SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator, which became Asia's leading accelerator. More recently, he co-founded SuperCharger Ventures, a global EdTech accelerator, demonstrating his continued commitment to nurturing startups and innovation across different sectors. generalassemb+5
Janos is a vocal advocate for founder mental health and well-being, a commitment reflected in his founding of Founders Taboo. This UK-based initiative works to increase awareness, access, and affordability of mental health support for startup founders globally, stemming from his own lived experiences as an entrepreneur. His work aims to disrupt the startup ecosystem's view on this critical issue. melissaparks+1
His expertise extends to advising global organizations and contributing to policy development. He has served on the advisory board of the World Economic Forum's FinTech Committee and held roles at the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE), including Academic Board member and Head of Entrepreneurship. At the Digital Finance Institute, he led initiatives on financial inclusion, notably the 'Banking on Refugees' project in Hong Kong. generalassemb+4

Work

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Writing

Banking on Refugees: Racialized Expropriation in the Fintech Era

January 1, 2020

An academic paper related to financial inclusion and the use of fintech for refugees, connected to his work at the Digital Finance Institute.

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The REGTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries in Regulation

January 1, 2019

Co-edited and co-authored, providing a single reference point for regulatory technology, highlighting efficiency gains for compliance.

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FinTech and RegTech in a Nutshell, and the Future in a Sandbox

January 1, 2017

An academic paper providing a concise overview of FinTech and RegTech, exploring the concept of regulatory sandboxes.

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From FinTech to TechFin: The Regulatory Challenges of Data, Platforms and Artificial Intelligence

January 1, 2017

An academic paper considering the regulatory impact of new market entrants with large pre-existing non-financial services customer bases.

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The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries

January 1, 2016

A comprehensive guide to the financial technology revolution, co-edited and co-authored, featuring insights from 60 experts. Sold over 20,000 copies in 106 countries and 6 languages.

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FinTech, RegTech and the Reconceptualization of Financial Regulation

January 1, 2016

An academic paper that sets the foundation for understanding RegTech and proposes reforms beneficial to regulators, industry, and consumers.

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The Evolution of FinTech

January 1, 2015

An academic paper that analyzes the historical evolution of FinTech and argues against premature or rigid regulation. Ranked within the Top 10 of SSRN globally for FinTech papers.

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