Dr Philip LEE, Assistant Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance at HKSYU and Associate Director of the Teaching and Learning Development Office, participated in two events to share his views on recent FinTech developments in Hong Kong in December 2024.
On December 12, 2024, Dr LEE, along with Mr Bosco TSIN, a Lecturer in the same department, took part in the Symposium of FinTech & Insurance. The event was co-organized by the Chartered Insurance Institute Hong Kong (CIIHK) and the Department of Economics and Finance. During the symposium, Dr LEE led a session titled“ Future Prospects of InsurTech,” where he shared insights on emerging trends and the growing demand for talent in the FinTech and insurance sectors in Hong Kong. Mr TSIN delivered an engaging talk titled“ Insurance for Cybersecurity Risk: A Marketing Perspective,” offering valuable insights into this critical area.
The symposium concluded with a lively panel discussion featuring professional members of the insurance industry, who shared their expertise and perspectives on the future of the field. Dr LEE expressed optimism about strengthening collaboration with the Chartered Insurance Institute, emphasizing that such partnerships will play a vital role in enhancing the professional development of students in the FinTech program. He also extended heartfelt gratitude to Mr Kenny SIU, Regional Director of CIIHK, for his invaluable support in making the event a success.
Two days later, Dr LEE travelled to Bangkok to participate in the annual “Workshop on e-Business (WeB)” at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS). He presented a FinTech research project titled “The Impacts of Social Media Influencers on Followers’ Responses to Crisis Across the Five Stages of Grief: A Case Study of the JPEX Scandal in Hong Kong” to international researchers. This project is a collaborative effort between Dr LEE and his BCom (Hons.) FinTech student, Mr Brian CHUNG. Brian gained significant research experience through his participation in the project and won our school’s Outstanding Interdisciplinary Research Proposal Award.
Dr LEE expressed pride in Brian’s hard work and was delighted by the positive feedback received from attendees at the workshop. The presentation underscores the FinTech program’s commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging trends in Hong Kong’s crypto industry. Dr LEE emphasized that this success reflects the growing research-active teaching and learning environment at Shue Yan, creating valuable opportunities for students to engage in impactful research. He hopes that such achievements will inspire future talents at Shue Yan to pursue further studies and contribute to innovative advancements in their fields.
Source: April 2025 Issue