HKU FinTech Day 2021
CBDCs, Blockchain & FinTech
Discussions and presentations by Prof SM Yiu, Dr Allen Au, and Dr John Yuen (HKU Computer Science Department
2 Nov, 2021 | 5:30 - 6:00 pm HKT | HKU Law Moot Court
RECORDINGS: PODCAST VERSION
HKU FinTech Day 2021 Series | Day 2 - Ep.16 HKU FinTech Talent Development. Professor SM Yiu, Associate Head (Teaching and Learning) at HKU's Department of Computer Science, kicks off the session, 'CBDC, Blockchain & FinTech', by addressing the shortage of FinTech talents in Hong Kong and across the globe. In his presentation, Professor Yiu explains how the university aims to respond to this issue across various industries seeking future financial technology prospects.
HKU FinTech Day 2021 Series | Day 2 - Ep.17 CBDC - The Next Payment Frontier? When talking about Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), through the rise of Bitcoin and thousands of other digital currencies, can it actually represent real value backed by actual money? Dr Allen Au, Associate Professor at HKU's Department of Computer Science, presents the significant points addressing central bank digital currencies: Why is it so desirable? And if central banks issue digital currencies, do the benefits outweigh the risks?
HKU FinTech Day 2021 Series | Day 2 - Ep.18 Security & Privacy Challenges for CBDC. Dr John Yuen, Assistant Professor at HKU's Department of Computer Science, addresses the key concerns for CBDC's security and privacy challenges for the platform: If security is not stable in the system, how detrimental could this be for users? What are the risks involving cyber crime if privacy cannot be ensured? Dr Yuen points out these issues and how central banks can implement suitable controls for some of the primary attributes for CBDC.
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