International perspectives on managing and developing digital assets in the digital finance era

As digital assets become increasingly integral to global financial systems, developing a clear and forward-looking regulatory framework is a top priority for many economies — including Vietnam.

Co-hosted by the HKU Business School and the Academy of Finance (AOF), this workshop offers a timely and in-depth platform for dialogue, learning, and exchange. The program brings together policymakers, academic experts, and industry professionals to:

  • Explore regulatory models and innovations from leading markets such as Hong Kong
  • Facilitate professional exchange and knowledge sharing between Vietnam and international experts
  • Contribute expert insights to support the development of Vietnam’s digital asset policy landscape
Featured Speakers
Prof. Alan P. Kwan - Associate Professor , Program Director for the Master of Finance in Financial Technology, HKU Business School

Research expertise in regulatory economics and intangible capital, using big data and machine learning to analyze financial markets. Published in top-tier journals such as American Economic Review, Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science, with awards from leading finance conferences.

Prof. Fangzhou Lu - Assistant Professor of Finance at HKU Business School, with a Ph.D. from MIT and a Bachelor’s from NYU Stern.

Research focuses on Fintech, cryptocurrency, behavioral finance, and emerging markets, with recent work examining post-COVID-19 economic growth. Published in leading journals such as Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science.

Why Attend
Event Details
Agenda
TimeSession
08:30 - 09:00Opening Remarks
09:00 – 09:55Keynote 1: “Foundations of Crytpo Asset Regulation” - Speaker: Prof. Alan P. Kwan
10:10 – 10:55Keynote 2: “HongKong's Approach & Global Best Practices” - Speaker: Prof. Fangzhou Lu
10:55 – 11:40Panel Discussion
12:00Closing Session

The workshop has limited seating and is reserved for invited guests selected by the Organizing Committee based on the relevance of their background to the event’s content.

Be part of a forward-thinking conversation shaping the future of digital asset regulation in Vietnam and beyond.