Charis Liau

Charis Liau, CFA, is a prominent finance professional with extensive experience in founding and leading financial technology ventures. As Co-Founder and CEO of SDAX Financial since March 2016, Charis has successfully raised $300 million for SMEs and corporates, developed a credit algorithm utilizing non-traditional data, and secured crucial licenses from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Charis also serves as an Alumni Advisory Board Member at Nanyang Business School, providing strategic guidance to enhance alumni engagement, and has held key roles in organizations such as CARSOME as Regional Executive Director and Minterest Money as a Board Member. With a solid foundation in structured finance from Standard Chartered Bank, Charis possesses a multifaceted background that encompasses corporate finance consulting, marketplace lending, and a commitment to fostering innovation within the FinTech sector. Education includes a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University and a Fintech Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.