The programme aims to provide fundamental knowledge on finance applications of blockchain technology, digital currencies, big data and financial analytics. It covers digital banking, payment systems, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, peer to peer lending, crowdfunding, quantitative methods in financial analysis and big data analytics in finance. The programme develops students with programming skills in Python and put them into practice to solve real world finance problems.
This programme helps prepare students to start their career in FinTech with our practitioner-led education in a stimulating package. Various enrichment activities such as visits and guest talks will be arranged for students which will be a useful networking platform with industry practitioners in FinTech.
Programme Features
- Taught by seasoned practitioners in FinTech
- Get latest insights from FinTech field
- Fast-track, one-year part-time programme with 6 modules
- Interactive case studies
- In-class FinTech application simulations
ECF on Fintech - Modular Exemption
Advanced Diploma in FinTech holders are eligible to apply for exemption on Module 1 – Technology Essentials (Core Level) and Module 4 – Fundamental Software Development (Core Level) of the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - FinTech qualification.
The ECF-Fintech is a collaborative effort of the HKMA, the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) and the banking sector in establishing a set of common and transparent competency standards for developing a strong Fintech talent pipeline and enhancing the professional competence of existing banking practitioners who are performing functions that involve technological innovation for financial services in Hong Kong’s banking industry. This framework will facilitate banking practitioners to acquire relevant Fintech knowledge and develop professional competencies in the Fintech area more effectively. Please refer to the HKMA Circular on“Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech”for details.
HKU SPACE WINS THE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGISTS OF ASIA (IFTA) FINTECH EDUCATION HONORARY AWARD 2019
HKU SPACE won the IFTA FinTech Education Honorary Award 2019 which recognised its efforts in offering the Advanced Diploma in FinTech. IFTA FinTech Education Honorary Awards 2019, with the theme “Transforming FinTech Communities with Competence, Character, and Care”, recognised talents and enterprises in pursuing innovative educational programmes in FinTech. It is aligned with the School’s educational mission and the values of “Lifelong Learning for a Better Future”.
 | From left: Dr Au King-lun, Executive Director, Financial Services DevelopmentCouncil; Mr Kevin Yeung, Acting Head of College of Business and Finance,HKU SPACE; Dr. Ringo Chan, Associate Head of College of Business and Finance, HKU SPACE |
Lecturers
Dr. Ringo Chan - Senior Programme Director, HKU SPACE
Dr. Ringo Chan has extensive experience in programme development and administrative management of both full-time and part-time programmes ranging from sub-degree to Master degree level in business and finance. He obtained his EdD from the University of Leicester. With more than 12 years of teaching experience, he has specialised in teaching investment management, global financial markets and behavioural finance. He is a financial writer at China Daily and serves as the member of advisory group of Investor Education Centre, mentor of the University of Hong Kong and honorary flight lieutenant of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps.His current academic research focuses on lifelong education, educational psychology and financial management. His articles have published in journals such as Active Learning in Higher Education and International Journal of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning.
Dr. Albert Lam, the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist at Fano Labs
Albert received the BEng degree (First Class Honors) in Information Engineering from the University of Hong Kong(HKU), Hong Kong, in 2005 and he obtained the PhD degree at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of HKU in 2010. He was a postdoctoral scholar at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences of University of California, Berkeley. He was a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of Hong Kong Baptist University in 2012–15 and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of HKU in 2015–17. He is now the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Scientist at Fano Labs, a deep-tech startup specializing in speech and language technologies. He also serves at a Adjunct Assistant Professor at HKU EEE and Geograhpy. He is a Croucherresearch fellow. He is a member of the Expert Committee of Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association. He is an active member of IEEE. He is the founding Chair of the Social Media Subcommittee of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) and has also chaired some other committees in CIS. His research interests include optimization theory and algorithms, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computation, smart grids, and smart cities. He is an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence, and IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence. He is also an co-Editor-in-Chief of EAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web.
Dr. Jason Liao, Manager, FinTech Company
Dr. Jiarui Liao (Jason) obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees from Tsinghua University and PhD from HKUST. He is a Qlik Sense Data Architect with certification. He has lots of working experience and wide expertise in big data, business intelligence, machine learning and FinTechinnovation. He is proficientin BI data model/dashboard development, Python programming, SQL, etc. During his past working experience, either internal or external training took a rather large portion, and he elicited favorable comments from trainees.
Mr. Jesse Co, General Manager, Blockchain Solutions
Jesse holds the position of General Manager at Blockchain Solutions Limited ("BSL"), a HK Science and Technology Park company with a focus on blockchain technology. BSL is one of the few Hong Kong companies based on blockchain technology, with a track record in Hong Kong Government blockchain projects. BSL has been recognized by ETnet’s Fintech Awards, IFTA’s Fintech Awards, and other accolades. Prior to joining BSL, Jesse has accumulated over a decade of experience in finance and real estate. He started his career in banking, then shifted his role to corporate finance & strategy in listed companies. Also, he has held senior positions in real estate corporations and funds in Hong Kong and China. Jesse holds an MSc in Finance from HKUST, and a BA from Trinity College, USA.
Mr. Ken Tsoi, MSc FRM
Ken has over 10 years of full time working experience across start-ups, data software companies, retail bankings, insurance companies, listed co., and large MNC FI firms in areas of AI, business intelligence, big data and machine learning. He is currently working in a Hang Seng Index listed company as a senior data expert in charging of data projects which are related on Predictive Analytics, Algorithmic Business and Neural Network. He has been teaching and coaching on different institutes and schools over the decade and is a professional on communicating abstract data concept and theory to layman and student in an efficient and effective way. He holds Bachelor (Hon) of Statistics and Operation Research in HKBU and Master of Statistics and Risk Management in HKU. He is a certified FRM (Financial Risk Management) Professional, Certified Statistical Business Analyst; Certified Predictive Modeler: Enterprise Miner; Certified Advanced Programmer; Certified Base Programmer; and Certified System Platform Administrator, all 5 Credentials were approved by SAS Institute.
Mr. Raymond Chan, CEO & Director of Metaverse Securities Limited
Raymond Chan serves as the CEO & Director of Metaverse Securities Limited and Lion Global Financial Limited (iFund), both 9F Inc. (NASDAQ: JFU) subsidiaries and licensed corporations in Hong Kong. He was appointed as the Managing Director of 9F International in 2018 to apply for the Virtual Bank license in Hong Kong. At the same time, he also led the applications for other innovative financial licenses, including Digital Insurance in Hong Kong, Digital Wholesale Bank in Singapore and Electronic Money Institution in Lithuania. He is the founder of “inMotion”, the virtual banking services which introduced the first remote account opening in Hong Kong. In addition, he is also responsible for many “first in HK” fintech innovations including WeChat Pay Bank Account Binding, WeChat Pay Travel Insurance, CITICpay, to name but a few. These innovations have certainly led the market and shaped the trends thereafter.
Raymond has more than 25 years of working experience in the management positions of the banking covering Marketing, e-Business, Branch Network, Call Centre, Distribution Planning, Sales & Distribution (S&D), Business Supports, Operations and Technology in HSBC, Standard Chartered, ICBC (Asia) and China CITIC Bank International.
He is currently a DBA candidate of SBS Swiss Business School and possesses dual master degrees including Master of Applied Business Research from SBS Swiss Business School and MBA from Chinese University of Hong Kong. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Hong Kong as BSc (Engineering). In 2020, he was selected “Leader of the Year” by IFTA.
Guest Speakers
Speaker Name | Title |
Paul Pong | Managing Director of Pegasus Fund Managers Limited; Co-Founder & Chairman of IFTA |
Wilson Kwok | Managing Director of LKKC CPA Limited; Co-Founder & Vice Chairman of IFTA |
Andy Chung | Director of ESG Matters; Co-Founder of IFTA |
George Lam | Chairman of Cyberport; Advisor of IFTA |
Fred Ngan | Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Bowtie; Council Member of IFTA |
Brian Chiang | Head of International Coverage of HSBC; Council Member of IFTA |
Rogers Chan | Managing Partner of ImpactInvest; Council Member of IFTA |
Ashley Khoo | Board Members of The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts; Council Member of IFTA |
Ken Lo | Deputy Chairman of BC Group |
Jason Lau, Adjunct Professor | Chief Information Security Officer of Crypto.com |
Guest Lectures
| Dr. Tao Charm, Chairman of OpenCertHub |
 | Mr Adrian Lai, CEO of Liquefy |
 | MrDarron Sun, Vice Chairman of IFTA |
 | Mr Marco Lim Managing Partner MaiCapital |
 | FinTech Guest Speaker Session 2022: Mr William Lee, Co-Founder, YAS Micro Insurance |
I'm a seasoned expert with in-depth knowledge in the field of FinTech, particularly in the application of blockchain technology, digital currencies, big data, and financial analytics. My expertise extends to areas such as digital banking, payment systems, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, quantitative methods in financial analysis, and big data analytics in finance. I have a strong background in programming skills, particularly in Python, and have successfully applied them to solve real-world finance problems.
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Programme Overview:
- The program focuses on providing fundamental knowledge in finance applications of blockchain technology, digital currencies, big data, and financial analytics.
- It covers various aspects, including digital banking, payment systems, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, and quantitative methods in financial analysis.
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Duration and Structure:
- The program is a fast-track, one-year part-time program with six modules.
- It includes interactive case studies and in-class FinTech application simulations.
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Practical Application and Programming Skills:
- The program aims to develop students' programming skills in Python and encourages them to apply these skills to solve real-world finance problems.
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Enrichment Activities:
- Various enrichment activities, such as visits and guest talks, are arranged for students to provide a networking platform with industry practitioners in FinTech.
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Exemption Opportunities:
- Advanced Diploma in FinTech holders are eligible to apply for exemptions on specific modules of the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - FinTech qualification.
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Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - FinTech:
- The ECF-Fintech is a collaborative effort of the HKMA, HKIB, and the banking sector to establish common and transparent competency standards for developing a strong FinTech talent pipeline.
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Accolades and Recognition:
- HKU SPACE received the IFTA FinTech Education Honorary Award 2019 for its efforts in offering the Advanced Diploma in FinTech.
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Lecturers and Industry Professionals:
- Notable lecturers include Dr. Ringo Chan, Dr. Albert Lam, Dr. Jason Liao, Mr. Jesse Co, Mr. Ken Tsoi, and Mr. Raymond Chan.
- Their expertise ranges from education and research in finance to technology and innovation in FinTech companies.
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Guest Speakers:
- Guest speakers include industry leaders like Paul Pong, Wilson Kwok, Andy Chung, George Lam, Fred Ngan, Brian Chiang, Rogers Chan, and others, offering diverse perspectives and insights.
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Additional Guest Lectures:
- Guest lectures from experts like Dr. Tao Charm, Adrian Lai, Darron Sun, Marco Lim, and William Lee provide further depth and knowledge in the FinTech domain.
This comprehensive program, along with experienced practitioners and industry collaborations, positions students for a successful career in FinTech.
