Philstar.com
November 14, 2025 | 3:00pm
MANILA, Philippines — Copperstone Lending Inc. took part in the prestigious Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025, one of Asia’s most influential gatherings of financial technology innovators.
Represented by CEO David Balamon and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center Undersecretary Aboy Paraiso, the company’s presence highlighted the Philippines’ growing participation in the global fintech ecosystem.
The event, held alongside the StartmeupHK Festival, attracted more than 37,000 executives, 800 speakers and 700 exhibitors from over 100 economies.
As Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said in his opening address, “This year’s event is the largest fintech gathering in Hong Kong’s history. Networking never looked so good.”
For Copperstone Lending, the occasion marked a valuable opportunity to engage with international leaders in digital lending, blockchain and AI-driven finance, as the company continues to evolve its financial services portfolio for the Philippine market.
Balamon emphasized the importance of fostering cross-border collaboration and learning from Asia’s fintech capital.
“Learning from Asia’s fintech leaders inspires us to bring better, safer, and more transparent financial solutions to Filipino borrowers,” he said. “Collaboration across borders isn’t just about technology, it’s about empowering people through responsible innovation.”
Hong Kong’s strong position in the fintech landscape was evident throughout the conference. As Lee noted, “Hong Kong is made for collaboration. Built for innovation, for companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals like you.”
He also reaffirmed the city’s leadership, stating, “Hong Kong placed third, overall, and tops in Asia, in the Global Financial Centres Index. The Index also named Hong Kong’s fintech hub number one, globally.”
Copperstone Lending’s participation underscores its vision to expand its fintech initiatives beyond local borders while aligning with international best practices.
The company continues to champion ethical, compliant and technology-enabled lending solutions in the Philippines, supporting financial inclusion for underserved borrowers.
Lee’s reminder that “We help start-ups go from local prototypes to global success” resonated strongly with Philippine delegates. It reflected Copperstone’s own transformation journey from a local lending firm to an emerging player in Southeast Asian fintech.
As the conference concluded, Lee’s closing words summed up the spirit of the event: “The future is bright for Hong Kong and the companies, investors and talent that work with Hong Kong.”
With the participation of Copperstone Lending and the CICC delegation, the Philippines continues to take its rightful place in the growing fintech dialogue across Asia, showcasing innovation, resilience and the drive to build a smarter, more connected financial future.
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