{"id":234363,"date":"2025-04-28T12:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T04:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/media\/connectivity-in-finance-march-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:51:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T07:51:26","slug":"connectivity-in-finance-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"hkubs-media","link":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/media\/school-news\/connectivity-in-finance-march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Connectivity in Finance \u2013 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><strong>Connectivity in Finance (\u201cCIF\u201d)<\/strong><\/span><span> is a three-day out-of-the-classroom event for HKU Business School students, which one can treat as a local field trip. The event was led by Professor Anna Wong, Programme Director of the Bachelor of Finance in Asset Management and Private Banking (BFin(AMPB)) and arranged primarily for the Year 1 and Year 2 Business School students who are interested in finance.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>The CIF 2025 was hosted during the Reading Week between 10 and 12 March. A total of 58 students from all programmes participated, visiting and meeting senior government officials and banks\/bankers covering private wealth management, asset management, and corporate and commercial banking. The students also have the opportunity to join a financial market trading workshop hosted by AmplifyME, giving them <\/span><span>a<\/span><span> taste of sales and trading. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>The event was well received by all the students, with some extracted comments quoted below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe CIF programme was an incredible opportunity to deepen my understanding of the finance industry, build meaningful connections and develop practical skills. This experience has further fueled my passion for the industry, and I look forward to applying what I have learned as I continue my journey in finance.<\/em><\/span><span><em>\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span><strong>Jonathan Yau, BBA(IBGM) Year 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe CIF has been a defining experience in my early career journey. Beyond the technical expertise, it instilled in me a profound respect for the human element in finance \u2014 whether in client relationships, cross-border collaborations or ethical stewardship of wealth.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span><strong>Stephanie Mak, BEcon&amp;Fin Year 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe programme provided invaluable exposure to the finance industry through bank visits and practitioner interactions. I particularly valued the rare opportunity to receive direct advice from professionals. During the AmplifyMe simulation, I have the opportunity to understand the difference between short-term trading and longer-term investment strategy and do appreciate the latter.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span><strong>Samantha<\/strong><\/span><span><strong> Kwok, BFin(AMPB) Year 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAn event that fosters insight for prospective undergraduates to learn what it takes to be a Private Banker. Through deep sharing from esteemed individuals in this event, I can pinpoint my goals and realize the mindset I must adopt to understand clients, the markets and leverage ample opportunities for connections and learning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span><strong>Jerry Ngo, BSc(QFin) Year 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>Meeting Senior Government Official \u2013 March 10 morning<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Students met with Mr. Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury,<\/span> The <span>Government<\/span><span> of the HKSAR. Mr. Chan talked about the strengths and challenges of Hong Kong as an international financial centre and how students should prepare themselves in the midst of a challenging environment. Some comments from the participating students:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe talk allowed for an understanding of the critical role that government policies play in shaping the financial landscape and ensuring economic stability.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe talk clearly shows the future job trend and government focus, such as green and sustainable finance and fintech.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cI have a better understanding of the role that the Government plays and the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in shaping effective financial policies.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00179-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Mr. Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury, sharing with HKU Business School students.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong><u>(2) Visiting Banks and Meeting Bank Executives<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Students visited four banks in two days, having the opportunity to meet both senior executives as well as young talents of the bank. While listening to senior executive presentations is a good way to understand the business strategy and opportunities, the students treasured a lot on the \u201cspeed dating\u201d, \u201csmall chit-chat\u201d, and \u201cdrinking chat\u201d with the young executives and division experts. Amazingly, some analysts we met are our recent BFin(AMPB) alumni. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We visited DBS Bank, Goldman Sachs, Julius Baer and Standard Chartered Bank. The hosting banks represented a spectrum of businesses and cultures. Students have the opportunity to learn about private banking at Julius Baer and Standard Chartered Bank, Corporate\/Commercial Banking at DBS Bank and Wealth and Asset Management at Goldman Sachs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>Standard Chartered \u2013 March 10 afternoon<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-7-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Group photo of Standard Chartered Private Banking representatives with Prof. Anna Wong (front row, 4<sup>th<\/sup> from the right) and HKU Business School students.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cI really loved the interactive private chit-chat session with the industry practitioners. It made the experience more unique and interactive.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cMy favourite session was the speed-dating for us to mingle with 6 mentors in 60 minutes; I raised questions for all 6 mentors and found their sharing to be very insightful.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>DBS Bank \u2013 March 11 morning<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-4-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Prof. Winnie Leung, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate) of HKU Business School (front row, 4<sup>th<\/sup> from the right), participating in the firm visit to DBS Bank and posing for a group photo with all DBS practitioners.) <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe session discussing how the bank competes with its competitors by integrating technology into its banking system is really an opener for me.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cMy biggest takeaway is the role of technology in banking and the digital transformation being the significant focus of the bank.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>Julius Baer \u2013 March 11 afternoon<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-4-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Prof. Anna Wong (front row, second from the left) and <\/em><\/span><span><em>David Shick, Market Head Greater China Hong Kong and Branch Manager Hong Kong<\/em><\/span><span><em>, Julius Baer <\/em><\/span><span><em>(front row, second from the right) <\/em><\/span><span><em>with HKU Business School students.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cMy favourite part was the in-depth discussion on personalized wealth management strategies and how Julius Baer tailors its services to meet individual client needs.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe Branch Manager\u2019s sharing was very encouraging and provided insights into the bank\u2019s responsibilities and goals.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cThe office atmosphere and the speakers\u2019 presentation style made me interested in working for the bank.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>Goldman Sachs \u2013 March 11 afternoon<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-4-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Group photo featuring Prof. Anna Wong (3<sup>rd<\/sup> \u00a0from the left) alongside representatives from Goldman Sachs.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong><em>\u201c<\/em><\/strong><\/span><span><em>I really liked and enjoyed the BFin(AMPB) alumni sharing, which provided a good networking opportunity.\u00a0 \u00a0Their sharing on how they got the job and their daily routines at the wealth management division and asset management division were inspiring.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cMy favourite part of the talk was the insights into the bank\u2019s approach to risk management and how they navigate market volatility to protect client investments.\u201d <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> <\/span><span><strong><u>Sales &amp; Trading Simulation \u2013 March 12<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Students participated in a one-day Financial Market Trading Workshop organized by AmplifyME, which featured Asset Management and Sales &amp; Trading simulations used by top firms. The simulations offered a realistic glimpse into the roles of sales traders, market makers and asset managers.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-235589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/KEN00197-1-2048x804.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><em>(Group photo of the participating students from the trading simulation workshop.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>\u201cIt provided students with a good understanding of the dynamics between the buy side and sell side in finance and gave them hands-on experience bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.\u201d <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>Connectivity in Finance (\u201cCIF\u201d) is an annual event. If you have missed the opportunity this year, do watch out for the next offering in March 2026!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-234363","hkubs-media","type-hkubs-media","status-publish","hentry","media-categories-school-news-sc","media-topic-categories-announcement-sc"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hkubs-media\/234363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hkubs-media"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/hkubs-media"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hkubs-media\/234363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":235604,"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hkubs-media\/234363\/revisions\/235604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hkubs.hku.hk\/sc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}