AoF/HKIMR-AIMA-CFA Institute Research & Policy Center Joint
Seminar - Advancing Talent Developments in Financial Services -
Updates on Emerging Global Trends, Their Impact, and Talent Policy
Strategies
16 April 2024
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF), Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR), Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and CFA Institute Research and Policy Center co-hosted a seminar titled "Advancing Talent Developments in Financial Services - Updates on Emerging Global Trends, Their Impact, and Talent Policy Strategies" on 16 April 2024.
(From left to right) Ms Brenda Hou, Head, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, Growth Markets, CFA Institute; Professor Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice (ESG, Fintech and Sustainable Finance), Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Dr Giorgio Valente, Head of the HKIMR; Ms Manda Chan, Deputy Secretary (Financial Services) of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau; Mr Enoch Fung, CEO of the AoF and Executive Director of the HKIMR; Mr Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, CFA Institute; Mr Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA; Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong and Macau.
Ms Manda Chan, Deputy Secretary (Financial Services) of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, in her opening remarks outlined the proactive and forward-looking measures the Government and financial regulators in Hong Kong are taking to nurture talents for the financial services industry.
Ms Manda Chan, Deputy Secretary (Financial Services) of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau
Dr Giorgio Valente, Head of the HKIMR
Mr Enoch Fung, CEO of the AoF and Executive Director of the HKIMR chaired a panel comprising Mr Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, CFA Institute, Mr Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy
Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA, Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong and Macau, and Professor Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice (ESG, Fintech and Sustainable Finance), Hong Kong Polytechnic University. They have highlighted several
important observations, including, among others:
- Financial services firms are seeking talents with diverse skillsets. There is also a strong demand from practitioners for upskilling. In response, universities are collaborating with the industry to equip students with the skills that are in demand.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance productivity, but the industry must increase its readiness. Effective implementation of AI will critically depend on the leadership of an organization.
- To further the industry’s green and sustainability agenda, financial services firms are advised to fully integrate sustainability goals into their strategic planning and talent development processes across functions.
- Embracing diversity and inclusion in terms of background and expertise in talent acquisition and management is crucial for fostering innovation and a broader understanding of societal needs and global market dynamics.
(From left to right) Mr Enoch Fung, CEO of the AoF and Executive Director of the HKIMR; Mr Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions, CFA Institute; Mr Kher Sheng Lee, Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC and Deputy Global Head of Government Affairs, AIMA; Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong and Macau; Professor Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice (ESG, Fintech and Sustainable Finance), Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Last revision date: 16 April 2024