HKU - Cyberport Leading FinTech Ventures

The HKU – Cyberport Leading Fintech Ventures programme is designed to provide executives and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the fast-evolving fintech landscape. This cutting-edge programme serves as a platform to explore key topics such as virtual assets, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, green finance, and data privacy, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to lead and innovate in the financial services industry. Delivered by industry experts and academic leaders, the programme offers rich insights into the latest technological advancements and regulatory developments impacting the financial sector.

Module 1:

Virtual Assets, Blockchain & Tokenization

Overview of Virtual Assets

: Definition and types of virtual assets, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

Blockchain Fundamentals

: Introduction to blockchain technology, its principles, and how it underpins virtual assets.

Tokenization

: Exploring the process of tokenization, its benefits, and applications in financial markets, including a discussion on the HKMA-supported sandbox scheme.

Guest Speaker Sharing (EVIDENT)

Module 2:

Artificial Intelligence in Finance & Cybersecurity

AI Applications in Finance

: Understanding how AI is transforming financial services, including credit scoring, algorithmic trading, and customer service enhancements.

Cybersecurity Challenges

: Identifying the risks associated with virtual assets and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

AI Safety and Regulation

: Exploring the regulatory environment for AI in finance, focusing on ethical considerations and best practices.

Guest Speaker Sharing (Votee AI)

Module 3:

Data Privacy, Privacy-Enhancing Technology Regulation & Governance

Data Privacy Fundamentals

: An overview of data privacy principles, key regulations (such as GDPR), and their implications for the financial sector.

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

: Examination of technologies designed to protect user privacy and comply with regulations.

Governance and Compliance

: Understanding the role of governance in ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and developing effective data management strategies.

Guest Speaker Sharing (3Points)

Module 4:

Financial Innovations & FinTech Development

Current Trends in FinTech

: Exploration of the hottest topics in FinTech, including promising startups in areas like cross-border payments and supply chain finance.

Innovations in Financial Services

: Understanding the disruptive innovations reshaping financial services, including peer-to-peer lending and digital wallets.

Guest Speaker Sharing (Longbridge)

Module 5:

GreenTech, ESG Behavioural Science & its Applications in Green Finance

GreenTech Innovations

: An overview of the latest technologies aimed at promoting sustainability in financial practices.

ESG Principles

: Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and their significance in investment decisions.

Guest Speaker Sharing (Tese)

Participants are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% in order to be considered for the completion of the programme (all five modules).

Upon successful completion of all 5 modules, participants will be awarded a certificate.

All programmes are non-credit bearing.