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 5^th. 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.