IPMN 2024/2025

HSUHK IPMN Project team with David Walker, the Chief Data, Security, and Innovation Officer of Mox Bank and his team

Collaboration with Mox Bank 2024/2025

HSUHK’s collaboration with Mox Bank in 2024/2025 is part of the HKMA’s Industry Project Masters Network (IPMN) scheme, providing postgraduate students with real-world fintech experience. This partnership allows students to work on bank-led projects, gaining hands-on skills in a leading digital bank environment. Mox Bank, a virtual bank in Hong Kong, offers innovative financial services, making it an ideal collaborator for exploring digital banking trends.

Project Focus

Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Banking Integration between Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong

The 2024/2025 project theme is “Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Banking Integration between Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong.” Students tackle key issues in digital banking, including:

  • Cross-Border Payments: Developing solutions for seamless transactions across Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong cities.

  • Wealth Management: Using AI and no-code tools to create personalized financial advisory platforms.

  • Regulatory Alignment and Data Security: Addressing compliance challenges and enhancing cybersecurity for GBA integration.

  • Market Expansion: Exploring how digital banks like Mox can grow in the GBA, leveraging fintech innovations for financial inclusion.

Students canuse accessible tools like no-code platforms (e.g., Tableau) and AI-driven analytics to prototype solutions, fostering practical skills without deep coding expertise.

Benefits and Impact

  • Hands-On Learning: Students gain practical experience, enhancing employability in fintech roles like product management and compliance.
  • Industry Insights: Mox Bank experts provide guest lectures and mentorship, ensuring curriculum relevance.
  • Global Exposure: The project strengthens ties with the Greater Bay Area, aligning with Hong Kong’s fintech leadership goals.
  • Talent Pipeline: HSUHK’s IPMN involvement builds a skilled workforce, supporting the region’s fintech growth.

Join Us

Explore IPMN opportunities at HSUHK and contribute to shaping the future of digital banking. Contact us at fintech@hsu.edu.hk or visit our Programmes and News and Events pages for updates.