Join FSDC Talent Day 2025 - AI in Finance: Redefining Talents for Tomorrow

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Your future in finance starts here. The industry is moving fast as AI reshapes how teams work and which skills matter most. Hosted by the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), FSDC Talent Day 2025 brings you face-to-face with senior leaders to learn what’s changing, which roles are growing, and how to position yourself for the next step. Whether you are exploring options or ready to advance, this is where inspiration meets action.

HKFIA spotlight

HKFIA President Paul Li will join Panel 2: “The Future is Now: Emerging Careers and Skills in an AI-Driven World,” alongside senior leaders from banking and insurance, with a focus on the new roles and capabilities shaped by AI across financial services.

Why attend

Direct access to decision-makers. Hear welcome and special addresses from Joseph Chan (Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury), Benjamin Hung (FSDC Chairman), and Damien Green (FSDC Human Capital Committee Convenor). Their perspectives set the policy and talent agenda for the sector.
Two focused panels on AI and careers. Panel 1 examines how AI is reshaping day-to-day roles across finance and professional services; Panel 2 explores emerging roles, cross-disciplinary skill sets, and what employers are hiring for now.
Actionable insights from leading firms. Speakers include executives from HSBC, Citibank (Hong Kong), Citadel Securities, HKUST, Ant International, ICBC (Asia), Sun Life, and HSBC Life, among others, offering concrete examples of how teams are deploying AI and the capabilities they value.
High-quality networking. A dedicated Networking Session with speakers closes the day, creating a direct bridge between attendees and industry leaders.

Keynotes

Ernest Leung, President & Group COO, WeLab - Keynote 1 on how AI is transforming operating models and talent needs.
Leiming Chen, Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Ant International - Keynote 2 connecting innovation, sustainability, and future-ready skills.

Panels at a glance

Panel 1 - Redefining Today’s Careers: How AI is Reshaping Roles in Finance and Professional Services
Speakers include Vincent Lau (HSBC), Sarah O (Citibank Hong Kong), Anthony Schoonjans (Citadel Securities), Arthur Shek (McKinsey & Company), Prof Tam Kar Yan (HKUST), moderated by Damien Green (FSDC).
Panel 2 - The Future is Now: Emerging Careers and Skills in an AI-Driven World Speakers include Dr Jimmy Jim (ICBC Asia), Clement Lam (Sun Life Hong Kong), Paul Li (HKFIA), Alexander Wong (HSBC Life), moderated by Serina Wong (Dresden Green Consulting).

Event details

Date & Time: 28 November 2025 (Friday), 2:15–6:00 pm; registration from 1:45 pm
Venue: HKEX Connect Hall, 1/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Format: Opening ceremony, two keynotes, two panels, and a networking session with speakers