On 7 November 2023, a seminar themed on Digital Transformation in the Asset Management Industry was successfully held at The Education University of Hong Kong, jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT) and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS).
Professor YU Leung Ho Philip (right standing), Head of Department of MIT, and Dr HU Zhiyong Fox (left standing), Acting Head of Department of SSPS presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr Eddie PONG (middle standing) as a gratitude.
Professor LI Wai Keung (first from right hand side), Dean of FLASS, also attended the seminar.
Dr Eddie Pong, the speaker of the seminar, is an expertise in quantitative investment analytics and software development. He is the founder of Rivermap Quantitative Research, a FinTech company in Hong Kong.
Dr Pong is experienced in investment management and quantitative analysis. He started his career in London where he worked as an investment manager at Amundi Asset Management. He then moved to ING Investment Management to work in the engineered investment strategies group. Eddie was Head of Asia Pacific Research at FTSE Russell where he oversaw the research and analytics function in the Asia Pacific region.
Dr Eddie PONG discussed the latest trends in the asset management industry.
At the seminar, Dr Pong discussed the latest trends in the asset management industry, focusing on the increasing importance of technologies like machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and cloud computing. Additionally, he explored the growing emphasis on new investment areas such as megatrends and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. 
Dr Eddie PONG interacted with the students on the professional development in asset management.
Dr Pong advised on students’ professional development in asset management field, such as the skills necessary for professionals to succeed, the opportunities and challenges in wealth and asset management.
On 7 November 2023, the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] Programme invited Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) to share the prospects of FinTech industry in Hong Kong, and invited Dr Arvin Tang, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), to share the latest breakthrough in the regulatory technology within the FinTech industry.
Dr TAN Weiqiang, Programme Leader of MA(PFE), presented the certificates of appreciation to Dr Arvin TANG, (ASTRI) and Ms Yolanda CHAU (IFTA).
At the beginning, Ms Yolanda Chau from Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) described an overview on the FinTech trends in Hong Kong, including the talent demands and career advising for the prospective FinTech practitioners. She also introduced IFTA professional designations - Certified Financial Technologist (CFT). CFT is a globally recognised certification programme for FinTech practitioners. 
Ms Yolanda CHAU shared the FinTech trends in Hong Kong.
Later, Dr Arvin Tang, the Director of Multimedia Systems and Analytics under the technical division of the Trust and AI Technologies division at Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), shared the latest regulatory technology in FinTech with our students. Dr Tang discussed the regulatory challenges of data protection in FinTech and introduced ASTRI solution to it, namely, a self-developed federated learning platform developed by ASTRI. This federated learning platform motivates the machine learning training and alternative data to facilitate the regulatory improvement, which is also applied in establishing a new ecosystem for the bank industries. Dr Tang also illustrated some empirical evidence to enhance our students’ cybersecurity literacy.
Dr TANG shared the latest regulatory technology in FinTech with our students.
The Master of Public Policy and Management offers Academic Scholarships to recognize students’ academic achievements. Ms Li Ching Kei (local category) and Ms Li Jingjie (non-local category) have been awarded the scholarship this semester for their outstanding academic performance and language ability.
The Master of Public Policy and Management offers Academic Scholarships to recognize students’ academic achievements. Ms Li Ching Kei (local category) and Ms Li Jingjie (non-local category) have been awarded the scholarship this semester for their outstanding academic performance and language ability.
Sharing from Miss Li Ching Kei:
To be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship amongst a pool of highly talented and accomplished applicants is truly humbling. It is a recognition of the dedication, hard work, and perseverance I have demonstrated throughout my academic journey. It provides me with invaluable resources and support in the field of public policy and management. Moreover, it instills in me a sense of confidence and validation, bolstering my determination to make a meaningful contribution to the field of study and society at large. Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the MPPM scholarship. I am truly honored and excited to embark on this transformative journey, and I am committed to making the most of this incredible opportunity.
Sharing from Miss Li Jingjie:
I am glad to have an opportunity to pursue my further studies at The Education University of Hong Kong. The wonderful curriculum allowed me to appreciate the depth and breadth of knowledge; the rich form of social practice allowed me to continue to strengthen my skills in various challenges. During my lonely but fulfilling days, I walked alone out of the library which was still bright late at night, and felt fulfilled for the knowledge I had learned. I am grateful to the teachers of MPPM for their careful teaching, and friends for their support and encouragement. In the future, I will continue to remain focused, diligent, strong-willed, stick to my original intention, keep learning and growing, and explore various possibilities.
The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education Programme [MA(PFE)] organised a field visit at Central on 20 and 27 October 2023, themed in "Experiencing the Financial and Commercial Development in Hong Kong".
MA(PFE) students firstly visited the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Information Centre. Participating the guided tour at HKMA, students learned more about the history of Hong Kong’s monetary system from 1842 to the present. Additional to this, the guided tour also introduced the functions of HKMA. Our students got an overview on HKMA’s latest policy emphasis on strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre, such as the infrastructure financing for Belt and Road Initiative, Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Scheme, Green Finance, and promoting Hong Kong as a fintech hub in Asia, etc.
Later, students participated in a walking tour at Central. Through wandering at Central and viewing the financial landmarks, such as HSBC Main Building, Standard Chartered Bank, Tak Wing Pawn Shop, Hang Seng Bank Head Office, Exchange Square, etc, they learned about the historic development of the banking industry in Hong Kong. The walking tour also presented some fascinating lesser-known stories, telling the rise and fall of British, Hong Kong, and mainland Chinese companies in the commerce world of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s post-Covid economic rebound has been somewhat lacklustre contrary to expectations. This is partly due to the sluggish economic situation worldwide and partly the troubles on the mainland where the bursting of the real estate bubble and weakening investment and consumption moods are inducing a slowdown. The city’s aspirations to diversify its economic base, including grooming an innovation and technology hub, also face challenges in human and financial capital supply amid adverse geopolitics. At this critical juncture, how should Hong Kong re-strategize to meet new challenges and capture new opportunities?
招生錄取嚴正聲明
近日，本系接獲通知指有留學機構聲稱可幫助學生入讀公共政策及管理碩士課程。就此，本系作出以下聲明:
1. 公共政策及管理碩士為獨立招生課程，未有委託其他機構代處理收生事宜。
2. 我校網上申請系統為唯一申請入讀公共政策及管理碩士課程途徑。
3. 所有申請人均需通過學歷審批及面試，公共政策及管理碩士課程未有與任何機構簽訂「保證錄取」協議。
公共政策及管理碩士課程呼籲各申請人、家長注意，切勿輕信任何「保證錄取」、「代理收生」等中介宣傳字眼。我系鼓勵有志報讀的同學直接提交網上申請。
Disclaimer Statement
The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) has recently discovered that some organisations claim to guarantee student admission to Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM). In response to this, the Department would like to make the following official statement:
1. The MPPM has never authorised any third party to be involved in its application and admission process.
2. All applicants must submit their application via the University’s online system.
3. Shortlisted applicants will undergo the rigorous procedure of academic document verification and admission interview. There is no guarantee of admission as it solely depends on the applicant’s qualification and performance.
Please be careful of any claims of “guaranteeing enrollment”, “proxy recruitment” from any organisations. We encourage applicants to submit their applications directly to the University’s online system (https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/).
報名日期：
2023年9月13日至2023年10月12日
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On 28 August 2023, the MPPM course prepared a briefing session on Internship/Overseas Experiential Learning for students to adapt to the incoming semester. Dr Lina VYAS, the programme Leader of MPPM, introduced the programme objectives and details of Overseas Experiential Learning to the students. Then Dr Glenn HUI, the MPPM internship coordinator, elaborated on the structure and significance of the internship course. The students said that this briefing gave them a clear frame of the course and a good chance to meet new classmates.
The Internship/Overseas Experiential Learning course of the Master of Public Policy and Management has always been one of the most popular elective subjects. The involvement in Internship / Overseas Experiential Learning will facilitate students to network in professional fields they are considering for career paths and grant them an opportunity for professional advancement.
It will enable students to advance teamwork roles and skills and boost group bonding through engagement in various collaborative and competitive extended team-based exercises. It is anticipated that the skills attained from working with an organization or overseas lectures and site visits will benefit students in facilitating them to enhance their performance in their jobs after graduation.
A warm welcome to all the students!
Applications for the January 2024 Intake of the Master of Public Policy and Management programme offered by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies are now open.
Join us: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online
Assistant Professor Office : D4-1/F-08 Email : lshang@eduhk.hk