Riga - Tel Aviv FinTech Happy Hour took place on December 5th ‘2024, live in Tel Aviv and online in Riga.

Both Israeli and Latvian FinTech communities have discussed how to unlock the EU market with a MiCA license in Latvia.

​Program and Speakers:

​​17.10–17.15 Opening intro by Mrs. Irina Rubinchik, Economic Attache of Latvia in Israel

​17.15-17.30 Mrs. Marine Krasovska, Head of the Financial Technologies Supervision Dept., Bank of Latvia: Bank of Latvia Support Instruments in FinTech Licencing

​17.30-17.45 Mr. Reinis Znotiņš, Executive Director, the Latvian Blockchain Association: Unlock the EU Market With MiCA License in Latvia

​17.45–18.00 Mr. Renat Lokomet, Strategic Partner, Venture Faculty: Fintech Investment Opportunities in Latvia

​18.00–18.20 - Questions and answers (with Latvian Regulator)

​​18.35 – 19.10 – Panel discussion: MICA Licence: opportunities and limitations for Israeli FinTech sector

​​ 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

​​The highlight of the evening was an engaging key-note 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. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the FinTech landscape, listen to this re-cap and find out all the details!

​​Event was organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia/ Representative Office in Israel.

​Project: 5.1.1.1.i. Development and continuous operation of a fully fledged innovation system governance model.

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