Topic 1: The New Horizon of FinTech

With the rapid development of financial technology globally, FinTech has become the new buzz words in the industry.  Equipped with innovative entrepreneurs and abundant financial capital, the Greater China Region has experienced tremendous growth in this area in the past few years.  This panel discussion draws the experts from various areas to highlight FinTech development potential in the region.

Moderator:

Ms. Kana NISHIZAWA, Editor, Bloomberg News

Panel Discussants:

• Mr. Edmond LAU, Co-President, Hong Kong Internet Finance Association
• Mr. Louie LEE, Managing Director, Prosynergy Consulting Ltd.
• Ms. Benedicte NOLENS, Head of Compliance APAC, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, APAC & Europe, Circle Internet Financial Inc.
• Mr. Henry SHEK, Partner, Head of Cybersecurity, KPMG
• Dr. SUN Pengfei, Assistant Director -  Financial Risk Management, Haitong International Securities Group Limited
   

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Topic 2: From University to Industry

To meet foreseeable strong demands for FinTech professionals in the coming decades, The Chinese University of Hong Kong launched FinTech undergraduate and graduate programs. This effort aims to nurture leadership and entrepreneurship among the next generation of local talent in support of Hong Kong’s endeavor to grow into an international FinTech hub.  This panel discussion connects the academia and industry practitioners to determine what skill sets are mostly sought after by the industry and how the academic institutions are bridging the school campuses and the future workplaces of the graduates.

Moderator:

Ms. Kane WU, Senior Correspondent, Reuters News

Panel Discussants:

• Prof. CHAN Chun Kwong, Professor of Practice in Financial Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong / ex-Chief Information Officer, Retail Banking & Wealth Management, Asia Pacific, HSBC
• Prof. CHEN Nan, Associate Professor, Programme Director of Bachelor of Engineering in Financial  Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Ms. Charlene CHOO, Vice President Talent Acquisition, BC Technology (HK) Ltd
• Ms Alice CHUCK, Assistant Director - Training Management & Talent Development, Group Human Resources, Haitong International Securities Group Limited
• Prof. Jimmy LEE, Programme Director of The Master of Science in Financial Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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