The Hong Kong Fintech Association, led by Dr. Cai Zhijian, will be held at Hong Kong's annual flagship Fintech event in 2021 - Hong Kong Fintech Week. Yang Chengwei, Deputy Minister of the Hong Kong Island Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Song Lai, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Industry, Commerce and The official establishment was witnessed by Dr. Bernard Chan, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development, Dr. Ng Suk-ching, co-chairman of AMTD Global Advisory Committee, Leung Han-king, head of fintech at InvestHK, Hong Kong SAR Government, and Zhou Zhixian, chairman of Deloitte China. The co-sponsors of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association include the Hong Kong Youth Association, Bay Area Young Entrepreneurs Association, Deloitte China, 36Kr, Zebra Planet, FinStep Asia, Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong, Regional Bank + Strategic Cooperation Alliance, etc.
The establishment of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association aims to promote young people's awareness and investment in fintech, develop innovative and creative thinking, and cultivate a young talent pool for fintech. The goal of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association is to cultivate a new generation of Hong Kong fintech talents who love the country and Hong Kong, to make long-term preparations for consolidating and sustainably developing Hong Kong’s status as a world financial center, and to prepare for the overall cross-border and cross-field development of fintech in Hong Kong. Comprehensive implementation of directional connectivity and innovative integration to support the future development of our common home, Hong Kong, as a world-class smart city.
In order to give full play to the advantages of Hong Kong’s leaders in the financial and technology sectors, and jointly create conditions and provide a track for promoting the cultivation, growth and development of Hong Kong’s financial technology talents, and build a ladder for Hong Kong youth to grow and progress and integrate into national development, Hong Kong Youth Finance The Science and Technology Association officially announced the establishment of an advisory committee . The founding chairman, Dr. Eric Choi, serves as the chairman of the advisory committee. Other members include the following important social figures:
● Dr. Chen Qingxia, SBS, JP, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and permanent honorary chairman of the Hong Kong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference ;
● Professor Tang Weizhang, BBS, JP, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, chairman of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum, and former president of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University ;
● Dr. Lam Ka-lai, BBS, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited ;
● The Advisory Committee of Dr. Ip Sing-fai, CEO of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute , will provide advice on key issues such as the overall development strategy of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association, the creation of a youth talent pool, and the stimulation and cultivation of innovation and creativity in an open, free and interactive manner. At the same time, the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association announced the appointment of the following new bureau members:
● Appointed Mr. Feng Dagang, deputy to the People’s Congress of Chaoyang District, Beijing, CEO and co-chairman of the board of directors of 36Kr, and co-founder of AK73, as executive vice chairman;
● Appointed Mr. Luk Han -min, member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, Chief Strategy Officer of the Chairman’s Office of Lai Sun Group and Vice Chairman of the Economic Policy Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, as Executive Vice Chairman;
● Appointed Mr. Chan Hoi Wing , Vice Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Island Federations and Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Association , as Vice Chairman;
● Appointed Mr. Wang Xin, founder and chairman of Sharing Times, as vice chairman.
Mr. Feng Dagang, executive vice chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association , said: "I am very happy that 36Kr, as one of the founders, has joined hands with Chairman Cai Zhijian and other sponsors to establish the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association. I am honored to serve as the executive vice president of the association. We will contribute our strength to the cultivation and development of young people and the future of Hong Kong’s technological innovation.
Councilor Luk Han-min, Executive Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association , commented: "I am very honored to join the association and serve as the Executive Vice Chairman. We have a long way to go to support creative innovation and technological strength for the youth and the future of Hong Kong, and contribute to the development of Hong Kong youth. and progress.”
Mr. Chan Kai-wing, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association , said: "As a member of the youth representatives, I am very honored to lead the Hong Kong Youth Association, Dr. Cai Zhijian and other sponsoring organizations to establish the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association, and serve as one of the vice presidents, committed to To promote the innovative thinking and development pattern of Hong Kong youth, actively cultivate Hong Kong’s young talent pool in financial technology, and contribute to Hong Kong’s leading position in digital transformation and upgrading.”
Mr. Wang Xin, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association , said: "I am very happy to join the association and take up the position of Vice Chairman. When young people prosper, the country will prosper, and when young people are strong, the country will be strong. We are committed to contributing to the development and future of young people. We work hard Promote Hong Kong’s technological innovation and creative practice, and let’s work together to promote a better tomorrow for Hong Kong.”
The Hong Kong Youth Fintech Association hopes to recruit hundreds of directors to build a platform for Hong Kong's Fintech youth to connect and communicate with the outside world in the Internet 3.0 era, jointly explore more innovative opportunities, and do a good job in consolidating and sustainably developing Hong Kong's status as a world financial center. Prepare to support the comprehensive implementation of Hong Kong’s future development into a world-class smart city.
