EAF Showcases FinTech Talent in Inter-University and Secondary School Innovation Competitions 2025

The Department of Economics and Finance achieved another milestone in FinTech education by hosting two dynamic competitions in 2025: the 2^nd Inter-University FinTech Innovation Competition on 30 May and the 3^rd Secondary School FinTech Innovation Competition on 19 June.

The Inter-University Competition, themed FinTech Applications in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), brought together students from HSUHK, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong Shue Yan University (SYU), and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Teams tackled GBA’s financial landscape, innovating solutions for digital payments, cross-border trade finance, wealth management, and regulatory compliance. Six finalist teams presented to expert judges, with Group EdUHK X PolyU securing the Champion award for their “Finder” platform. “Finder” addresses adults’ financial pain points across GBA borders with personalized financial tools, gamified challenges, and a social matching system based on financial goals.

The Secondary School Competition, themed Generative AI for Finance and FinTech Education, engaged secondary school students to develop AI-driven tools—such as games, videos, and interactive applications—to enhance public financial literacy. Thirteen finalist teams showcased their projects in the final presentation day, with Team SAIFU from Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School winning the Champion award for their AI-powered gadget that monitors wallet usage, documents income and spending, and supports financial habits through a connected application.

Both competitions underscored EAF’s commitment to fostering collaboration, creativity, and practical FinTech skills, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub and nurturing the next generation of innovators.

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