ITTC organized a Finance Training Program for Students of Ningbo University of Finance and Economics

A nine-day in-depth exchange and training program, jointly organized by the International Training and Testing Center of City University of Macau and Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, successfully concluded on December 9. This comprehensive program provided students and faculty with cutting-edge training opportunities in regional and international finance and financial management.

On the first day of the course, Associate Prof. Eva Khong, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Finance, provided a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in Macau's financial industry, delving into hot topics such as green finance, wealth management, financial technology, and regional cooperation. The course covered the expansion of the green bond market, wealth management experiences in Singapore and Hong Kong, the importance of financial technology in the transformation of Macau's financial industry, and the new opportunities brought to Macau by the development of the Greater Bay Area.

Key topics included:

• Industry Changes and Investment Strategy Adjustments: Explored the evolution of the U.S. industrial structure from Industrial 2.0 to 4.0 and its implications for the investment environment

• China's Economic Growth and International Comparison: Compared the economic situations of China, Japan, India, and the U.S., highlighting China's rapid rise to become the world's second-largest economy. 

• Macau's Economic Transformation and Greater Bay Area Opportunities: Highlighted Macau's current economic status, focusing on sectors such as transportation and shopping, and compared it with other regions in the Greater Bay Area. 

• Introduction to Green Financial Tools: Covered basic concepts and key tools of green finance, including carbon pricing mechanisms, green bonds, and green innovation.

The program aimed to enhance participants' knowledge and foster educational exchanges between the two institutions. It also encouraged students to explore future career opportunities in the financial sector.

Industry Visits 

The firm detailed core concepts of wealth management, including asset allocation, risk management, tax planning, and retirement plans. Through case studies, students learned how to develop personalized financial strategies for different clients. The lecturers shared challenges and successes from their careers, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adapting to market changes. This visit deepened students' understanding of the wealth management industry and inspired their future career development in finance.