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Digital payment has emerged as a crucial financial tool that caters to the needs of individuals and businesses amidst the increasing reliance on smartphones and online platforms. Recognizing the importance of digital payments for the growth of fintech, the Fintech and Green Finance Projects of HKUST Business School organized the highly welcomed fintech ... Read More

Proficiency in digital financial skills has become an essential requirement for individuals pursuing careers in the finance and business sectors. Recognizing the importance of promoting financial literacy among young people, the Fintech and Green Finance Projects and the Undergraduate Programs Office of HKUST Business School proudly supported the Investor ... Read More

To help students navigate the latest developments and career opportunities in the dynamic green finance and green fintech sector, the Fintech and Green Finance Projects of HKUST Business School, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), organized the seminar “Unveiling the Secrets of Green ... Read More

In response to the rapidly evolving virtual asset landscape and recent market developments, HKUST Business School conducted a two-phase survey study between April and October 2023 to gauge public perceptions of virtual assets. The findings are documented in the report titled “ Public Awareness and Perception of Virtual Assets ” , which consolidates the ... Read More

With the aim of helping Hong Kong enhance its competitiveness in the expanding global digital insurance landscape, the HKUST Business School published a report on the study of the insurtech talent development in Hong Kong. The report, entitled “ From Insurance to Insurtech: Strategies for Building a Sustainable Talent Pipeline ”, provides a comprehensive ... Read More

In a follow-up to the previous eNews, HKUST Business School and HSBC have released the findings from their one-week Hypothetical e-HKD pilot program. This collaboration between academia and the private sector aims to explore the potential adoption of a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Hong Kong, under the guidance of the Hong Kong Monetary ... Read More

HKUST Fintechstic, the annual fintech education event organized by the HKUST Business School and a satellite event of Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023, engaged students and the public this year in exploring the dynamic field of green finance and the potential for financial innovations. The student competition attracted 250 registrations from various local ... Read More

The 4th edition of HKUST Fintechstic (Fintechstic) embarked on an exciting theme to bridge the knowledge and applications of the two most dynamic domains currently in the finance industry – green finance and digital assets. Led by the Fintech and Green Finance Projects of HKUST Business School in celebration of the Hong Kong FinTech Week, the annual ... Read More

The School is pleased to announce that two of our fintech experts— Dean Professor TAM Kar Yan and Associate Dean Professor Allen HUANG, have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Expert Group. The two experts in the field will shed light on the new electronic form of central bank money and contribute to Hong ... Read More

HKUST Business School and HSBC have worked together to complete a one-week Hypothetical e-HKD pilot . This collaboration represents the latest efforts of the academia and private sector in support of the exploration and experimentation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Hong Kong under the purview of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. HSBC has for ... Read More