Students' Activities (2022/23)
Financial education in a Tech-plus era: MA(PFE) students won the Bronze Prize at Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2022/23
CSQY Team (財思錢擁 in Chinese), formed by five MA(PFE) students, won the Bronze Prize at the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2022/23 on June 3, 2023.
CSQY Team, as the Personal Finance Ambassador, promoted the financial education themed on “Money in the Tech” for the EdUHK students. They implemented various financial education activities, such as the Metaverse Platform, Instagram knowledge page, game-based workshops, booth consulting, etc. The campaign has attracted over 500 EdUHK students to participate in.
In March 2023, 45 students participated in the showcase to experience the Metaverse Financial Education Platform in person. The Metaverse Platform was formulated by our CSQY Team, where the EdTech was incorporated with financial knowledge.
The EdUHK students learned more about the “Tech-plus” financial instruments. They grew some responsible attitudes toward the emerging FinTech from the campaigns.
MA(PFE) students won the Outstanding Award in the Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022
Mr. WANG Chaowei and Mr. CHEN Zijun, the students from the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education Programme [MA(PFE)], won the Outstanding Award in the Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022 on 26 November 2022.
Awardees of the Outstanding Award: Mr. WANG Chaowei (standing middle at the front row) and Mr. CHEN Zijun (standing left at the front row).
The Competition was organized by the EL Education Academy, with the sponsorship from the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute (CISI) and the title-sponsorship from the Hang Seng Investment Management Ltd. The CISI is a global professional body for those in the financial and investment profession.
Three teams from MA(PFE) entering the the final round, and Dr TAN Weiqiang, Programme Leader of MA(PFE)
Competition Poster (Source: the Elite Education Institute)
The Competition attracted over 60 teams from Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland universities. 18 teams were shortlisted to enter the final round presentation, including three teams from the MA(PFE) Programme. This Competition was designed to equip the participants with Securities & Investment knowledge and good English skills, enabling students to be competitive when entering the job market.
Opening Ceremony of the Competition
Panel of Judges for the Competition was comprised of the professionals from the investment field, whose affiliate originations included the Professional Assessment Panel in Sustainable & Responsible Investment at CISI, Hang Seng Investment Management Ltd, and Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge (PEAK).
Student teams from MA(PFE) entering the final round
| Team 5 |
WANG Chaowei, CHEN Zijun (Awardees of Outstanding Award) |
| Team 6 | PAN Wenkai, BAI Longxiang |
| Team 15 | LI Wenbo, GAO Fan |
Tone Management Between Languages
Dr Hung Wan KOT, Assistant Professor in Finance at The University of Macau, delivered a research seminar on the topic of Tone Management Between Languages on November 22, 2022. Focusing on Chinese and English versions of the profit warning and positive alerts in the Hong Kong stock market, Dr KOT interpreted the mechanism of tone management in the stock market. Dr KOT also introduced the effect of corporate governance on Tone Management.
Railways, Telegraph and Technology Adoption: The Introduction of American Cotton in Early 20th Century China
On November 10, 2022, Dr Steffan QI, WeBank Institute of Fintech, Shenzhen University, delivered a research seminar to the MA(PFE) students. The research of Dr QI with his Team reveals the interactions among infrastructure, information accessibility, new technology adoption and welfare enhancement, using the historical data to empirically re-investigate early 20th-century China.
Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets
On October 27, 2022, MA(PFE) Programme invited Dr Wang Yizhi to deliver a research seminar on Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets. In the seminar, Dr Wang presented his econometric approach to analyse the Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets. Dr Wang also shared some tools for NFTs analysis, like the indices.
Workshops on Virtual Banking in Hong Kong delivered by specialists from the leading local virtual bank
MA(PFE) Programme organised workshops themed in virtual banking on September 29 and October 19 2022, respectively.
On September 29, Ms Yvonne Leung, the Executive Director and Chief Executive of Ant Bank (HK), shared her practical insights on operating virtual banking. She also introduced the opportunities and challenges of virtual banking in Hong Kong.
On October 19, Mr Sam HO, ACE and CFO of Ant Bank (HK), delivered a workshop about Business Models and Products in Banking and FinTech. He presented the features of the products of Ant Bank (HK). He introduced the business structure of the banking sectors to the MA(PFE) students.
Students of MA(PFE) reflected that they learnt a lot about the FinTech and virtual banking sector and obtained some valuable career advice from the Q&A session.
The Effects of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) News on the Financial Market
Professor Samuel A. Vigne, the Professor of Finance from LUISS University, Rome, Italy, delivered a research seminar on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to the MA(PFE) students on October 18, 2022.
Applying CBDC Uncertainty Index (CBDCUI) and CBDC Attention Index (CBDCAI), Professor Vigne presented a quantitative analysis of the FinTech issues concerning digital currencies.
FinTech application in insurance among the Greater Bay Area
On October 3, 2022, the Department of Social Sciences (SSC) invited the elites at ARTA TechFin Corporation Limited to introduce the FinTech application in insurance in GBA, especially in Hong Kong SAR. Mr Peter Fang, Head of Insurance at ARTA, introduced the life and general insurance markets in Hong Kong. He also shared his views on regulatory technology and the Hong Kong Insurance Authority Sandbox initiatives.
The Dean of FLASS, Prof. Li Wai Keung, and the Head of the Department of SSC, Prof. Peter Cheung, presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the Guests.
This seminar also included a career advising session. Ms Imma Ling, the Treasurer of the University Council at EdUHK, and some other members from ARTA interacted with the student participants on career development in the finance industry.
Career prospects for the fresh students: introduction to the wealth management industry and CFP Certification
Mr Edwin Cheung, Vice Chairman of the Institute of Financial Planner Hong Kong (IFPHK), delivered a sharing session for the fresh MA(PFE) students on September 28 2022. The talk was about the Greater Bay Area wealth management industry, particularly in Hong Kong.
Mr Edwin Cheung also introduced the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification and the career prospects as a financial planner to fresh MA(PFE) students.
Students' Activities (2021/22)
Green finance specialist and ESG analyst gave a talk on ESG certificate to MAPFE students
Mr Anthony Cheung, a specialist in green and sustainable investments in Asia, gave a sharing on the topic "ESG Analyst certificate (CESGA) and the importance of ESG investment in the Hong Kong finance sector" to MAPFE students on May 5, 2022.
Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) program by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is an internationally recognised certificate for ESG professionals.
Mr Anthony Cheung was the first in Asia who attained the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) designation and was awarded Regional ESG Leader Award by Insights and Mandate (I&M) in 2019. Anthony is also a Fellow of CPA Australia.
Vice Chairman of Institute of Financial Planner HK shared his insight on Wealth Management in Greater Bay Area
The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MAPFE) programme invited Mr. Edwin Cheung (Vice Chairman of Institute of Financial Planner Hong Kong) to give a talk to the students on February 28, 2022.
In the online seminar, Edwin shared the recent development of wealth management industry in the Greater Bay Area, especially Hong Kong. He also introduced the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certificate to the students.
Mr. Edwin Cheung is currently Vice Chairman in Development and the Chairman of the Assessment and Compliance Committee for Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong.
More details in Chinese version: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CZgYt6nTtPGXnDuPvSEQcw
Congratulations to the MA(PFE) team which won the Bronze Award of the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22
Four MA(PFE) students (Xiao Shiqi, Chen Weiwei, Liu Yutong, Ou Shiteng) formed the team “Budget BOX” and won the Bronze Award of the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22 on January 15, 2022. The Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22 was co-organised by HKEX Foundation Limited, Investor and Financial Education Council, and St James’ Settlement.
Under the theme of “Digital Personal Finance”, 14 teams from the local tertiary institutions were shortlisted and trained as Personal Finance Ambassadors to develop on-campus financial education project. Six teams were selected to compete for awards at the Presentation and Award Ceremony.
Budget BOX, as the Personal Finance Ambassador, conducted both online (Instagram posts, WhatsApp group activities and game websites) and offline campaigns (booths and workshops) to boost the knowledge on Digital Personal Finance among EdUHK students. The campaigns have involved over 350 students of EdUHK and over 60 students participated in the workshop lecture on “University Students' Money Management in the big data era”.
Some students of EdUHK get to know their own personal financial status, risk tolerance and produce their personal financial wellness proposal under the guidance of Budget BOX.
MA(PFE) students will continue to organise the workshops on personal finance in the further days.
For sharing from the Bronze Award team “Budget BOX”, please go to the article via the following weblinks:
(Chinese version only)
參賽感言（一）https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rmeScl3t36yJRGqatJKYGA
參賽感言（二）https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/RmXtoQ8Hq_rMFX9Ky4BEZQ
MAPFE programme organized the workshop on “University Students' Money Management in the big data era”
The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MAPFE) programme organized the first on-campus financial education workshop on December 8, 2021. The workshop focused on “How college students manage money in the big data era.”
The MAPFE student, Ms. Morrian XIAO, acted as the instructor and gave the lecture to help the participants manage money properly. The workshop also introduced savings, consumption, investment, and how to prevent online financial fraud.
About 60 students from various majors in the EdUHK participated in the workshops in person or online. The workshop aims to increase their awareness and understanding of financial literacy.
The MAPFE students will organize a series of on-campus seminars/workshops/games on finance education, including money and credit management, the introduction of cryptocurrency, MPF management, retirement plan to the EdUHK community.
This project, “On-campus financial literacy education in the EdUHK community,” is supported by the Specific Student Empowerment Work Scheme (Specific SEWS) 2021/22. These activities will be held from December 2021 - June 2022.
MAPFE programme organized job hunting training workshops
The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education programme organized training workshops on “How to Start Job Hunting in Hong Kong” on September 29 and October 6, 2021, respectively. The speaker, Ms Jacqueline Lo, gave the talks to help students know where to obtain the job vacancy information, prepare the CV and cover letter, and learn the interview etiquette.
Financial Elite Shares professional perspective on Hong Kong’s Derivative Securities Market
Mr Martin Wong, the Executive Director and Head of Exchanged Traded Solutions Sales (Asia Pacific) of BNP Paribas, gave a professional sharing about “Derivative Securities Markets in Hong Kong” on October 5, 2021.
Data Scientist Gave Academic Seminar on Financial Risk Management
Prof. Li, Wai-Keung, the Research Chair Professor of Data Science, and the Dean of the FLASS at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), gave an academic seminar to the students in the programme Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education.
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Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education Programme
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