OneConnect Hong Kong Team Hosts Delegation from Belfius Bank for In-Depth Exchange on PingAn’s Expertise
On September 23, a delegation from Belfius Bank and Insurance (Belfius) in Belgium visited Hong Kong for an in-depth exchange with Ping An Group and OneConnect. The delegation included board directors, members of the executive committee, heads from the wealth, corporate, and public sectors, as well as independent directors from both the bank and insurance divisions.
The Hong Kong team, led by Ling Xiao, General Manager of OneConnect’s Hong Kong branch, along with Jin Xinming, Chief Architect of Ping An Technology, and members from OneConnect’s life insurance and banking teams, participated in the discussions. The two parties engaged in a meaningful conversation about Ping An Group’s expertise in integrated finance and healthcare, the digital transformation of financial institutions, and trends in fintech collaboration. The Belfius delegation expressed a strong interest in Ping An’s insurance growth, the advancements in PingAn Bank’s digitalization, and OneConnect’s innovations in AI and big data applications. They looked forward to leveraging OneConnect’s advanced technology and experience to drive innovation and growth in digital financial services.
Founded in 1856, Belfius is Belgium’s second-largest financial group and has over a century of history. The chairman of Belfius noted that they are currently undergoing a business transformation and see Ping An Group as a valuable model for integrated financial growth and digital advancement. This visit not only enhanced Belfius’s understanding of Ping An Group but also laid a solid foundation for future strategic collaboration in digital transformation.
In recent years, OneConnect has accelerated its global expansion, actively entering overseas markets, particularly in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, achieving significant milestones. In 2023, revenue from OneConnect’s international clients grew by over 30% year-on-year, gradually becoming a new growth engine for the company. To date, OneConnect’s services have reached 186 financial institutions across 20 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the UAE, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The Hong Kong team will continue to deepen its presence in the local market and explore new international opportunities to further execute its globalization strategy.