Connectivity in Finance

Introduction

“Connectivity in Finance” is a student enrichment programme connecting HKU Business School students to the industry through a series of firm visits, guest talks and trade simulation training. This programme was well received by the past student participants.

Programme Objective

- To allow students to gain fundamental business and financial knowledge

- To offer students to get in touch with the industry so as to boost their confidence for their future career development

Programme Details

Date: March 9-11, 2026 (First 3 days of the Reading Week in the 2^nd Semester of AY 2025-26)

Visits and Workshops (To Be Confirmed)

- Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

- Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd

- Citibank

- DBS Bank

- Amplify Trading – Trading Simulation Training Workshop*

(*Participants who complete the entire Amplify Trading – Trading Simulation Training Workshop will receive a Level 4 Diploma from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.)

Eligibility

All HKUBS UG students with -
(i) demonstrated interest in the asset management and private banking industry; and
(ii) outstanding engagement in the University life/activities

Application

Interested students please put in an application via the following link by 11:59 p.m., January 28, 2026 (Wednesday). Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

Application Link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NdTthLEZkldaZ0

* You are reminded to avoid last-minute application because the online system would likely be overloaded with large volume of applications on the closing date. This would render you impossible to make a timely application.

Selection Criteria

All interested students are required to complete the followings:

- Complete and submit the online application form by the indicated deadline.

- Students will be asked to upload the following documents through the application form:

1. Business Portrait Photo

2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. An Essay for answering the following questions with no more than 300 words in English (in MS-Word format)

- What are your expectations in joining the "Connectivity in Finance" activities?

- How is the programme experience essential to your personal/academic/career planning?

- Please elaborate on the essential quality which you possess which is crucial for participating in this programme.

Programme fee

A refundable deposit of HK$2,000 has to be paid by shortlisted student participants. The deposit will be refunded to students upon successful completion of the programme, inclusive of submission of a programme-end evaluation and a reflection report. Please note that full attendance to every arranged activity is expected, otherwise refundable deposit will be fully forfeited.

Enquiry

Please contact Mr. Patrick Lau at email: fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk or phone: (852) 3917 1024.