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Certificate for Module (Sustainable Finance and Green FinTech)
證書(單元 : 可持續金融與綠色金融科技)
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- FN098A
- Application Code
- 2370-FN098A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 6
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 28 Feb 2026 (Sat)
- Next intake(s)
- Apr 2026
- Duration
- 30 hours
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- Course Fee: $9600 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
- Enquiries
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2867 8331 / 2867 84242861 0278
Today and Upcoming Events
Accept New Applications for Feb 2026 intake! There are practical classes in the computer laboratory. Sustainable finance and green FinTech are hot topics globally. The programme will discuss ESG credit scoring, ESG reporting and financial analysis. Our professional lecturer will illustrate the applications of computational tools to assist financial decision-making. Welcome to your online application!
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- explain the principles of sustainable finance and the technological elements in green FinTech;
- analyse ESG factors and perform financial analysis;
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discuss green finance, green FinTech, ESG reporting and financial implications; and
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apply computational tools for financial analysis and portfolio management
“This programme is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme.”
Programme Provider Identification Code: PP-CLQ189
Programme Identification Code: GTP-702235
Effective date under the Scheme: 2023/11/27
Programme Name: Certificate for Module (Sustainable Finance and Green FinTech)
“Programme fee: up to HKD 8,800* (reimbursable fees under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme) *
Reimbursement amount is dependent on the actual amount incurred by the programme participant and the applicable percentage of reimbursement based on that participant’s applicant category.”
*For applicants who were full-time students during the whole period of the Eligible Programme and wish to claim up to 100% of the reimbursable fees.
Application should be sent directly to the Pilot GSF Capacity Building Support Scheme office within three months after programme completion. For details, please visit the Scheme website: www.greentalent.org.hk or contact the Scheme enquiry hotline: 852-2258-6000 or email to enquiry@greentalent.org.hk.
| Application Code | 2370-FN098A | Apply Online Now |
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Days / Time
- Saturday, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- 30 hours per programme
- Hong Kong Island Campus
- Kowloon East Campus
- Kowloon West Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Syllabus
(1) Introduction to sustainable finance and green FinTech
- Principles of sustainable finance and green finance
- Introduction to ESG, climate risk and de-carbonization initiatives
- Overview of technological building blocks in sustainable finance and green FinTech
- Web 3.0, blockchain, distributed ledger, and central bank digital currency (CDBC)
- AI, machine learning, deep learning and reinforcement learning
- Text analytics, Generative AI (GenAI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- New ecosystem of sustainable finance and green FinTech
- Development of sustainable finance and green FinTech in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA)
(2) Sustainable finance and market of sustainable finance
- Overview of sustainable finance and responsible investment
- Size and scope of sustainable finance, ESG investing and key market drivers
- Introduction to green financial products and markets in sustainable finance
- ESG-driven markets and sustainability trends
(3) ESG and financial analysis in sustainable finance
- Overview of policies, regulations and standards around green and sustainable finance
- Framework of ESG disclosure and reporting
- Opportunities and challenges in sustainable finance and ESG investing
- ESG factors and ESG analysis
- Overview of financial analysis and investment process around ESG
- Financial analysis and security valuation complemented by ESG factors
- ESG credit scoring
- Introduction to computational tools for financial analysis and ESG rating
(4) Portfolio management in sustainable finance
- Strategic asset allocation in sustainable finance
- Applications of green FinTech to assist portfolio construction
- Integration of ESG factors into the portfolio management process
- ESG screening
- ESG investing and portfolio management
- Portfolio measurement and performance reporting
- Financial data wrangling and web scraping
- Data visualization in ESG portfolio management process
Assessment method: One In-Class Exercise + Group Project Presentation
Award
Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the final examination with attendance no less than 70% will award within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module (Sustainable Finance and Green FinTech).
Teacher:
1. Mr Eddie Chow
Mr Eddie Chow is a data science practitioner and AI Researcher who received his master degree in E-Commerce from the City University of Hong Kong. He actively consults in the application of machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligence in Real Estate, Agriculture, Retail, Fashion and Consumer Goods industries. He is also the founder and CTO of InnoVi, is a tech entrepreneur providing AI solutions to clients, which specializes in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. He also an co-founder of several tech startups. Besides, he also got banking and finance experience such as mortgage, credit card, bank transfer, e-payment, General Ledger, Accounting Transaction, account management, payment gateway.
In InnoVi, he helps businesses especially from the construction and retail industries formulate strategies and conduct latest technology on scaling their business. He is also a startup mentor coaching the startup founders from formation to scaling up throughout each step of the validation phase.
2. Mr Percy Kong
Mr Percy Kong is a fintech professional with over 20 years of extensive experience in IT, banks, and listed fintech unicorns. He has participated in and led hundreds of treasury and trading platform projects in different commercial and investment banks. He has been awarded various honors from Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Deutsche Bank, HKEX, IBM, Oracle, Sun Java, and Capital Weekly. In 2023, he led a treasury data science research team at the Hong Kong University Business School. He now actively consults in applying machine learning, deep learning, trading technology, and agentic AI in treasury and banking. Percy earned an Executive Certificate in Data Science from Hong Kong University, a Master's in Financial Engineering from City University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor's in Computing from Monash University. He is currently a Certified Senior Treasury Management Professional from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and a Global Talent (Fintech) from Australia.
3. Miss Monica Cheung
Ms Y.M. Cheung is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in investment banking, FinTech, sustainability, risk management, and regulatory compliance. A CFA, CPA, FRM, and CESGA, she has advised on capital markets transactions and governance strategies across Asia. She is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of a listed company in Hong Kong, a member of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association, and an Executive Director of CFA Society Hong Kong. She contributes to professional education as a CFA Institute grader and HKICPA marker. She brings legal insights to her teaching through advanced study in law at the University of Hong Kong.
4. Mr Duncan Chan
Mr Chan, CFA, FRM, CESGA, has over 15 years of experience in research, analysis, and investment, specializing in the commodities and metals materials industries in Hong Kong, China, and South Asia. Mr. Chan is skilled at interpreting the impact of geopolitical developments on financial markets from a cyclical inventory perspective. He excels in identifying companies with long-term investment value through Environmental, Social, and Governance analysis. He holds a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from City University of Hong Kong.
Class Details
Timetable
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 28 Feb 26 (Sat) | 13:00-18:00 |
| 2 | 7 Mar 26 (Sat) | 13:00-18:00 |
| 3 | 14 Mar 26 (Sat) | 13:00-18:00 |
| 4 | 21 Mar 26 (Sat) | 13:00-18:00 |
| 5 | 28 Mar 26 (Sat) | 13:00-18:00 |
Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers.
Articulation Pathways
Progression Path
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee: $9600 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree preferably in the areas of business and statistics (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, IT, engineering, economics or finance) awarded by a recognized institution.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
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*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
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For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
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- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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