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The Fintech Research Project at HKUST Business School has partnered with Forms Syntron Information (HK) (“FORMS”) to offer exceptional learning opportunities for HKUST students in a four-week fintech mentorship program. Under the guidance of industry experts from FORMS, 15 students from different disciplines, including business and management, engineering ... Read More

Hong Kong Fintech Week is a major annual event led by InvestHK to promote fintech development in the city. With a mission to nurturing future talent for the fintech industry, HKUST Business School pledges to provide full support to HK Fintech Week every year. This year our Fintech Research Project Team organized a series of activities that echoed the ... Read More

HKUST x University of Chicago Webinar – Thrive Amidst Disruptions: Role of Fintech Post COVID-19 The global slowdown caused by COVID-19 disruptions has advanced digital transformation for many businesses. This gave tech-heavy industries like fintech an opportunity to grow and expand. On September 14, HKUST and the University of Chicago co-presented the ... Read More

The issuance of eight virtual bank licenses by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and four virtual insurer licenses by the Insurance Authority (IA) has led to an increase of Hong Kong’s overall innovation and technology adoption level. To understand the perception of the public towards virtual banks and insurers in Hong Kong, we ae delighted to announce ... Read More

Earlier this year, the second edition of the pioneering Professional Qualification for Fintech Professionals successfully concluded in Suzhou, China. The program was developed with our strategic partners – the China Banking Association, China Construction Bank, and Shenzhen University. First launched in September 2019, thus far over 650 students have ... Read More

Fintech is Fantastic: HKUST Launches Activities During Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 The HKUST community joins Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 as part of its Fintech Education Series. Fintech is an emerging and growing industry that drives the innovation of financial services globally. The HKUST Business School is actively promoting fintech to our community ... Read More

On July 10, the first Fintech Mentorship Program, co-organized by the Fintech Research Project of the HKUST Business School and the Tencent Finance Academy (Hong Kong), was successfully held online. An online opening ceremony was officiated by Professor TAM Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School, and Mr James LI, Senior Director, Hong Kong, Macao, and Cross ... Read More

Following the release of the report on the fintech talent development, competency and manpower study in June, the HKUST Business School continues its work in preparing students for a successful fintech career. On July 9, the Fintech Research Project hosted an online sharing titled The Fintech Core Competencies: What Are Employers Looking for? and ... Read More

With the rise of virtual banks, e-commerce, cashless payments and more, the fintech industry plays an increasingly important role in the management and movement of our finances. However, Hong Kong currently faces a shortage of fintech talent to meet with industry demands in the years ahead. Earlier last month, the HKUST Business School ... Read More

Between March and June, a series of online recruitment talks and sharing sessions were held to promote fintech opportunities to students at HKUST. The events also aimed to encourage interested students to engage with industrial practitioners to gain more information about the industry. FORMS Syntron HK – The Landscape of Hong Kong’s Virtual Bank and ... Read More