Call for Papers: FINEST 2026 Autumn Symposium at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Join leading scholars, researchers, and financial experts at the Financial Intermediation Network of European Studies (FINEST) 2026 Autumn Symposium, hosted by the Department of Economics & Finance and the School of Business at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong.

Symposium Theme

Digital Assets – Monetary Policy – Financial Stability

We invite high-quality paper submissions exploring the intersection of digital innovation and modern finance. In addition to the core theme, we strongly welcome research across related topics, including:

  • Tokenisation of financial and real-world assets (RWA)
  • Financial intermediation and banking evolution
  • Artificial Intelligence and digital finance transformation

Symposium Leadership & Organisers

  • Professor Franco Fiordelisi (FINEST)
  • Professor Roman Matousek, Director of the Centre for Global Finance & FinTech, Department of Economics & Finance, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
  • Dr Andy Cheng, Deputy Director of the Centre for Global Finance & FinTech, Department of Economics & Finance, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Key Event Details & Deadlines

Event ParameterDetails
Dates19–20 November 2026
VenueThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Paper Submission Deadline20 September 2026
Notification of Acceptance25 September 2026

Submit Your Research

We welcome submissions from academic researchers, industry experts, and PhD candidates. Please refer to the attached event poster for detailed submission guidelines and track information.

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email: fintech@hsu.edu.hk