DBS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese University of Hong Kong for the inaugural fintech masters degree to further innovation and academic strength in the emerging field.
The MoU was signed by Martin Wong, the university's dean of engineering, and Brit Blakeney, DBS Hong Kong’s head of innovation & ecosystems. In addition to expressing commitment, students will gain first hand experience in fintech projects including «digital customer journey, API application, big data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning and sustainability» alongside internship opportunities and sharing sessions from DBS Hong Kong mentors.
«Our MSc FinTech program is committed to nurturing technologically adept and business savvy talents who can offer innovative solutions to finance-related industries,» Wong said. «This collaboration is beneficial to both sides as we firmly believe that extending and strengthening academic and corporate relationships is crucial to the development of financial technologists.»
«Banks can no longer work in silos and can only be successful by materially transforming the way they work and by collaborating with fintechs,» Blakeney added, highlighting the bank’s commitment to talent development in Hong Kong.
