The financial landscape is experiencing its most profound transformation since the advent of electronic trading. Two revolutionary forces – Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) – are converging to reshape how we think about value, ownership, and investment decision-making.
Hong Kong stands uniquely positioned at the epicenter of this transformation. As Asia's premier financial hub embracing progressive Web3 regulations and home to some of the world's most sophisticated AI-driven investment strategies, the city offers an unparalleled vantage point to witness and participate in this financial revolution.
Event Details
Date: 18 September 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM (reception starts at 2:00 PM)
Venue: HKU iCube (4005-07, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong)
Language: English
Rundown
| 2:30 PM - 2:35 PM | Greetings and Housekeeping |
| 2:35 PM - 2:45 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Keynote Speech 1 |
| 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Panel 1: Institutional Perspectives on Digital Asset Allocation |
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Keynote Speech 2 |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Panel 2: Stablecoins and Real-World Assets: Bridging Traditional Assets with Digital Rails |
| 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Coffee Break |
| 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM | Panel 3: Application of AI in the Investment World |
| 5:45 PM - 5:55 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 5:55 PM - 6:30 PM | Post-event Networking |
Sponsors
PANEL 1: Institutional Perspectives on Digital Asset Allocation
Understanding how sophisticated asset allocators are integrating cryptocurrencies and digital assets into their portfolios, including risk management frameworks and regulatory considerations.
PANEL 2: Stablecoins and Real-World Assets: Bridging Traditional Assets with Digital Rails
Exploring the potential and practicality of tokenizing traditional assets – from real estate to commodities to collectibles – and the infrastructure required for mainstream adoption.
PANEL 3: Application of AI in the Investment World
Understanding how AI-driven tools are revolutionizing financial data analysis, research processes, and client interactions, providing professionals with unprecedented competitive advantages.
Speakers
Opening Remarks
Dr. Alvin Ho, CFA
President
CFA Society Hong Kong
Dr. Alvin Ho is an experienced investment principal with a proven track record in private equity. While dedicating time to teaching at universities, he balances managing private investment portfolios and institutional LP investing with mentoring both start-ups and established companies. In addition, he serves as a board member for listed companies and NGOs, and is a member of investment committees for various funds and platforms. Previously the legal and executive representative for local currency funds incorporated in Beijing and Chengdu, he was the Head of China for a pan-regional private equity growth fund.
As President of the Society, Alvin spearheaded key initiatives to advance industry collaboration. He curated the Society’s 30th-anniversary publication, featuring insights from 30 distinguished industry experts, and launched the flagship ‘Presidential Moment’ series, convening global luminaries including a Nobel Laureate, top strategists, authors, and executives like a multinational bank’s Hong Kong CEO.
Alvin holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, along with master’s degrees from Tsinghua University and London Business School. He has authored three books in Chinese on the economics of sports, and served as chief editor of, and contributor to, RISE FROM CRISES, a publication of CFA Society Hong Kong.
Keynote Speech
Evan Auyang
Group President
Animoca Brands
Evan Auyang is the Group President of Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based multinational blockchain technology and investment company focused on developing the digital property rights ecosystem, including play-to-earn games, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain marketplaces, infrastructure and more.
Evan is also the Chairman of the Board of Civic Exchange, a non-partisan public policy think tank. He serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on two boards: Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd. and Asia Financial Holdings Limited. He is an Advisor for Our Hong Kong Foundation, and serves on the Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Subcommittee on Ecosystem and Infrastructure of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development, the Transport Policy Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the Development Fund Committee of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Advisory Council for Institute at Brown for Environment and Society for Brown University, as well as the Board of Advisors of Hong Kong 2050 is Now. In addition, he is a lecturer at the Hong Kong Academy of Politics and Public Policy.
Prior to joining Animoca Brands, Evan was the Managing Director and Head of GLG International (Gerson Lehrman Group), a technology-enabled expert insight platform where he ran and grew its business spanning Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific across 15 locations. Before GLG, he was the Deputy Managing Director of the Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and a board director of Transport International Holdings Limited, the parent company of KMB. Prior to joining Transport International and KMB, he was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Before that, he worked at Citigroup’s Derivatives Structuring and Marketing unit.
Evan obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from Brown University and his MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management.
Mo Jalil
APAC Lead – Enterprise Team
Ethereum Foundation
Mo Jalil currently leads APAC enterprise efforts at the Ethereum Foundation, where he focuses on advancing the development of Ethereum’s ecosystem and supporting governments and enterprises in adopting Ethereum as public infrastructure.
Prior to joining the Ethereum Foundation, Mo spearheaded several Web3 initiatives. He served as Chief Product Officer & Head of Engineering at OpenFren, a Web3 data marketplace that leverages privacy-preserving technologies to enable decentralized data exchange. Before that, he was Executive Director of Product & Operations at MetaPair, a task automation AI agent platform used by global companies such as Disney, Warner Bros., and Unilever.
Earlier in his career, Mo founded multiple startups offering products and services ranging from software development to SAAS product integrations. Before his entrepreneurial ventures, he worked at Goldman Sachs as an Analyst in Fixed Income, Currencies, Commodities & Derivatives.
Mo holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from University College London (UCL), and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering Systems from King’s College London.
PANEL 1: Institutional Perspectives on Digital Asset Allocation
William Kung
Crypto ETF Head
China AMC (HK) Ltd.
William Kung has more than 18 years of experience in the global equity market and several years of experience in the virtual asset class. Prior to joining China AMC (HK) Ltd., he served as the Chief Investment Officer at Pando Finance Limited (with an AUM of HK$1 billion), where he managed a number of virtual asset funds.
At China AMC (HK) Ltd., William manages the China AMC Spot BTC and Ether ETF and also contributes to managing the tokenized Money Market Fund.
William holds a Master’s degree in Economics from York University in 2001 and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Toronto in 1999. He also holds the AICPA (US) designation.
Andy Ng
Head of iShares Equity Product Strategy APAC
BlackRock
Andy Ng is the Head of iShares Equity Product Strategy within BlackRock’s Global Product Solutions business. He is responsible for the commercialization, narratives, and development of the firm’s Equity ETF business in the Asia Pacific region. His team represents the equity franchise to investors, delivering thought leadership, insights, client engagement, and technical analysis.
Before assuming his current role, Andy was a member of BlackRock's EII APAC Investment Strategy and Product Consulting team, where he was responsible for delivering trade ideas and actionable market insights across asset classes to clients using iShares products.
Prior to joining BlackRock, Andy worked at Vanguard as an Investment Product Specialist, providing investment strategy and product recommendations to clients and sales teams. Before that, he was a Portfolio Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Multi-Asset Solutions group, where he managed multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients in Asia and for Hong Kong mutual funds. In this role, he was responsible for fund selection, portfolio construction, and tactical asset allocation analysis. He began his investment career at BlackRock in the Asia Equity team as an Equity Specialist.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Master of Commerce in Funds Management from the University of New South Wales.
Vivien Wong
Partner
HashKey Capital
Vivien Wong is a Partner at HashKey Capital, one of Asia's largest virtual asset investment management firms and the first to launch crypto ETFs in Hong Kong. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, she possesses extensive expertise in primary and secondary market investment, investment research, and product development across a diverse range of asset classes.
Prior to joining HashKey Capital, Vivien held several prominent positions in the financial industry. As General Manager at Huobi Asset Management, she spearheaded the firm’s asset management initiatives, overseeing portfolio construction and investment strategies across a range of digital assets. Before that, she served as Head of Direct Investment at China Merchants Securities, where she led investment efforts in private equity, and as Head of Strategic Investment at Fosun Group, where she guided the firm’s global investment strategy.
Vivien also gained significant experience during her tenure at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Global Investors North Asia Limited iShares, where she held key management and investment roles. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English Studies and Language & Communication from the University of Hong Kong.
PANEL 2: Stablecoins and Real-World Assets: Bridging Traditional Assets with Digital Rails
Will Cai
Head of China Business
CMB International
(moderator)
Will Cai currently serves as Head of China Business of CMB International ("CMBi"), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Merchant Bank.
In his current capacity, Will oversees CMBi's Investment Banking Business both in Greater China and Southeast Asia, providing corporate finance and capital raising services to strategic clients across the region. In addition, he drives CMBi's endeavor in the realm of cryptocurrency and tokenization, having led recent successful RWA issuance by a leading AI infrastructure company listed on the NYSE, which marks the first RWA issuance by a Chinese high-tech issuer in Hong Kong.
Will began his career with Merrill Lynch in New York City, later relocating to Merrill Lynch's Hong Kong office in 2010, and served as Head of Industrials and Energy for CLSA. He has been in his current role since 2020.
Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in Houston, Texas, and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
Jialin Liu
Managing Director, CIO, Investment Manager
Cinda International
Jialin Liu joined Cinda International in 2011 as a member of the senior management. He has close to 30 years of experience in global cross-asset trading and investment. Before Cinda, he was a member of Morgan Stanley Global Management Committee and co-head of Morgan Stanley Asia Sales and Trading until 2007. He joined Morgan Stanley New York in 1992 and he came to Hong Kong to set up Morgan Stanley Asia fixed income business in 1995.
Since 1994, Jialin has been actively involved in the development of Asia's Fixed Income Market. From Oct 2006 to Jan 2008, he was the co-chairman of Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“ASIFMA”). He was also the Executive Director and Editor of China Forex Magazine, a publication issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in China.
Jialin is serving on the board of Far East Horizon (3360.HK) and was a board member of China Merchant Securities (6099.HK). He holds a Master's degree from MIT and a Bachelor's degree from Peking University.
Jiangong Zhao
CEO & Founder
NVTHK
Jiangong Zhao (Jay Zhao) is a seasoned entrepreneur and financial executive with over 25 years of experience spanning corporate investment and financing, private equity, asset management, and blockchain innovation. He is the Founder and Director of NVT, a cutting-edge firm driving the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and fostering growth in the virtual asset industry through advanced infrastructure.
Jay is also the Founder and Director of New Vision Asset Management Limited and New Vision Group, both licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), specializing in private equity, asset management, and financial advisory services.
Before that, Jay was also the Founder of New Vision Capital Limited, specializing in diversified investment portfolio management. Earlier in his career, he served as Project Leader and Managing Director at Silver Grant International (171.HK), where he led equity transactions for listed companies in Hong Kong.
Jay holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Tsinghua University.
PANEL 3: Application of AI in the Investment World
Eddie Lau
CEO
Arta Global Markets Limited
(moderator)
Eddie Fu Wing Lau (“Eddie”) has 23 years of experience in fintech, asset management, and brokerage in China and the United States. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Arta Global Markets Limited (“AGML”), a Hong Kong-based financial institution regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission to conduct Type 1, 4, and 9 regulated activities. AGML offers one-stop, hybrid financial services in brokerage, custody, and asset management in traditional assets and digital assets.
Under Eddie’s leadership, Arta TechFin Corporation Limited (“ATCL”) received the Best Technology Award in Central Bank Digital Currency (“CBDC”) of Global Fast Track 2022 by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”). ATCL was also selected by HKMA to participate in the e-HKD Pilot Programme in May 2023 and Project Ensemble Sandbox in August 2024 to develop Hong Kong’s infrastructure and use cases in CBDC, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
From 2018 to 2020, Eddie held senior executive positions and managed US$4.5 billion of China offshore and onshore assets with one of the largest Sino-Foreign joint-venture fund management companies in China, Rongtong Fund Management headquartered in Shenzhen, and its Hong Kong subsidiary, Rongtong Global Investment. From 2010 to 2017, he co-founded PCA Investments, a hedge fund seeded by the China Investment Corporation, in Beijing and Harmony Advisor, an external asset manager, in Hong Kong. From 2006 to 2010, he managed absolute return portfolios at Elliott Advisors and Merrill Lynch, respectively. In June 2002, he began his career as a convertible bond trader with UBS Securities LLC in the United States.
Eddie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with Honors from the University of Chicago (“UChicago”) in 2002. He has been a board member of the UChicago Alumni Board since July 2023. In June 2018 and May 2023, he received the Alumni Club of the Year Award and the Alumni Service Award from UChicago, respectively. He has been a committee member of the Hong Kong Football Association, China, since 2019. He was a member of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from July 2023 to June 2025. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Hong Kong.
Catherine Chan
Executive Director and AI Evangelist
eBroker Group Limited
Catherine Chan is the Executive Director and AI Evangelist at the listed eBroker Group, a fintech and financial engineering firm. She leads the search for new AI-driven business opportunities and oversees the Group's operations. Catherine has been with the company since 2020.
In 2023, eBroker developed eBrAIny, an AI-powered consensus-generating tool that revolutionizes investment strategies across a wide range of assets—including stocks, commodity futures, forex, and cryptocurrencies—by leveraging daily historical price data.
Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University in the United States.
Thomas Li, CFA
Market Strategist
AIA Group
Thomas Li, CFA, is the Market Strategist at AIA Group Investment, where he leads tactical asset allocation strategies and spearheads AI innovation initiatives across institutional investing in Asia. In his role, he has successfully navigated complex market environments while pioneering systematic investing approaches that integrate advanced technology with traditional investment frameworks.
Thomas leads AIA's systematic investing initiatives, developing comprehensive Python-based quantitative models for cross-asset market timing, regime analysis, and sentiment analysis. As a member of AIA's Group Investment AI Working Group Committee, he steers strategic AI project rollouts across investment activities and spearheaded the development of the Investment Copilot Platform—an agentic AI system that positions the firm at the forefront of regional investment technology.
Thomas holds the CFA charter, an M.A. in Economics, and an M.Phil. in Economics & Finance from the University of Cambridge. Prior to joining AIA, he held senior roles at Ping An Technology and CITIC CLSA, specializing in macro strategy, quantitative research, and asset allocation.
Neil Tan
Founder & Chairman / Managing Partner
AIHK / Tsunami Advisors
Neil Tan has over 20 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Development, and Partnerships -- across Banking (HSBC, Deutsche Bank), Management Consulting (Boston Consulting Group BCG) and Industry (Philips Electronics, Siemens).
Neil is the Managing Partner at Tsunami Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm dedicated to helping firms in AI, Fintech, and Web3 in commercialization, capitalization, and transformation, The firms solutions include AI Strategy & Investor Relations, AI Training, AI Agents & Automation, and AI Data Analysis & Predictive Analytics.
Prior to this, Neil served as the CEO of Neptune Digital, an award-winning blockchain start-up. He was previously the Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific in the Digital Partnerships & Innovation Team at HSBC, where he focused on Banking-As-A-Service (BaaS) and Embedded Finance, including digital payments, lending, wealth and insurance.
Neil is the Chairman of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong (AIHK), Member of the Hong Kong Government Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development (HKSAR Web3 Task Force) and Advisory Board Member of First Digital (FDUSD Stablecoin Issuer).
Closing Remarks
David Ching, CFA
Vice President
CFA Society Hong Kong
David is currently a Strategic Investment & Partnership Director at Animoca Brands, bringing over 15 years of experience of investing and driving innovation in Web3, AI, GameFi, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), real world assets (RWA), and energy transition. He has a proven track record of success in investment, having served as Chief China Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Macquarie, and Polymer Capital. He has been recognized as the Best Analyst in the Institutional Investor All-Asia Research Poll and the Best Stock Picker by Starmine.
David chairs the Web3 and FinTech Sub-committee and the Candidate Services Committee at CFA Society Hong Kong. He was also the President of the Oxford & Cambridge Society of Hong Kong from 2021 to 2022. He is a first-class honours graduate from the University of Oxford with full scholarship, where he majored in Engineering, Economics and Management. He is a CFA charterholder and a CIMA-qualified accountant.