1:10 – 1:15 PM

Opening Remarks
Prof. Albert Ip (Bio)
Adjunct Professor
Co-Chairman, College International Advisory Board
Chairman of Career Development Advisory Committee for Business Bachelor’s and Master’s Programme, College of Business
City University of Hong Kong

1:15 – 1:45 PM

Keynote Speech: “The Unwritten Path – Navigating Your Career from Start to Specialist”

Mr. Robert Lui graduated from CityUHK in 2000 with a BBA in Finance, and is currently a CityUHK Council member.  He has over 20 years of professional experience leading over 50 IPO engagements with corporations in a broad range of industries from consumer to real estate to technology, while providing audit & assurance, digitalization, and mergers & acquisition services to listed companies and growth enterprises.

20 years, a journey of professional growth from entry level to becoming a specialist. Through personal anecdotes, expert advice, and practical tips, Mr. Robert Lui’s sharing aims to empower students to craft a fulfilling and dynamic professional journey that aligns with their passions and aspirations.

Mr. Robert Lui (Bio)
Capital Markets Services Group
Southern Region Offering Services Leader
Hong Kong Digital Asset Leader
HK Growth and Markets Leader
Deloitte China

1:45 – 2:45 PM

Fireside Chat: “Bank of Tomorrow”

“Capacity Building for Future Banking” - In June 2020, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) and The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) conducted an industry-wide study and published a joint paper on “Capacity Building for Future Banking” (the 2020 study). The study assessed potential skill gaps in the banking industry for the period from 2021 to 2025 and provided a roadmap for collaboration among key stakeholders in the banking industry to address future talent needs.

The three critical skill gaps for talent management were identified: (i) technological and data skills, (ii) banking knowledge, such as climate-related business expertise, and (iii) specific soft skills.

In this session, the panelists will share insights on the crucial skill gaps; discuss the future banking talent needs across the various banking services; and share advice on the enhancing skills for tomorrow’s growth opportunities in Banking.

Ms. Serena Mak (Bio)
Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group
DBS Bank (Hong Kong)

Mr. Theodore Mak (Bio)
Managing Director, Head of Retail Distribution
Hang Seng Bank Limited

Ms. Debbie Man (Bio)
Head of Compliance
A top Japanese Bank in Hong Kong

Dr. Kate Kwan (Bio)
Senior Manager, Professional Assessment & Strategic Partnership
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers