3:00 – 4:00 PM

Fireside Chat: “Career in FinTech 3.0”

The role of FinTech in banking, startups, and tech consulting involves enhancing financial services through technology and innovation. This includes providing efficient payment solutions, facilitating financial inclusion, and optimizing customer experiences. In banking, FinTech can streamline operations and reduce costs. Startups leverage FinTech to disrupt traditional models and offer novel services, while tech consulting utilizes these innovations to advise organizations on digital transformation.

In this session, the panelists will share insights about the transformation of Hong Kong’s banking sector, from “All Banks Go Fintech” to “All Banks Gone Fintech”.  How is FinTech position itself in banking/start-up/tech consulting? Where is HK at with Embedded Finance & Integration of AI, and what’s next? How can students prepare for a career in FinTech under the rapid transformation and regulations?

Ms. Suk-Wah Kwok, MHKCS (Bio)
Chief Information Officer, Asia Pacific and VP of Strategic Operations
TransUnion

Prof. Michael Leung, MH, FHKCS (Bio)
Founding Chairman and Member of FinTech Committee
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers

Mr Dominic Siu (Bio)
General Manager, Head of Data Analytics and Digital Transformation,
Retail Banking Division
Dah Sing Bank

4:15 – 4:30 PM

Presentation:
“Policy Foundations for Financial Excellence in Hong Kong”

To strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a premier international financial center, the collaborative ecosystem approaches in Hong Kong banking involve a highly integrated network of banks, fintech companies, policy legislatives, regulators, and government bodies working together to accelerate digital transformation, enhance innovation, and manage risks. 

Ms. Wivinia Luk will share knowledge on the topics from a policy perspective and share insights on the broader ecosystem, including FinTech and Web3, capital markets, asset and wealth management, as well as green and sustainable finance.

Ms. Wivinia Luk (Bio)
Senior Manager, Policy Research
Financial Services Development Council

4:30 – 5:15 PM

Fireside Chat: “Career in Financial Regulations”     

The career prospects in the field of financial regulations in Hong Kong, particularly for banking and FinTech, are robust and evolving rapidly. As a global financial hub, Hong Kong's regulatory environment is becoming increasingly complex, driven by the need for stringent compliance with international standards and innovative financial technologies. Potential opportunities may include, policy research, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit, and advisory roles within banks, legislative and regulatory bodies or FinTech companies.

The panelist speakers will discuss about the role of financial regulation in banking, its emerging trends and challenges from a career perspective; and share insights about its career prospects, required attributes and the fundamental requirements.

Ms. Ruth Leung (Bio)
Head of Internal Audit
Swiss Private Bank

Ms. Wivinia Luk (Bio)
Senior Manager, Policy Research
Financial Services Development Council

Mr. Simon Yau (Bio)
Former Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Compliance & Legal Department
ICBC Asia