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Accounting & Finance Investment Management

Certificate for Module (Tokenisation and Digital Asset Trading)
證書(單元 : 代幣化與數碼資產交易)

Course Code
FN124A
Application Code
2290-FN124A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
29 May 2025 (Thu)
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$9000
Deadline on 15 May 2025 (Thu)
Enquiries
2867-8322
2861-0278
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Highlights

This programme aims to equip students with the latest knowledge in tokenisation of real world assets and different digital assets. It covers concepts of tokenisation, token-based blockchain platform, smart contracts, token issuance, different digital asset trading strategies, regulatory landscape of digital assets and challenges of tokenisation. Case studies of various tokenisation and digital assets in Hong Kong will be examined.
 

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. analyse the differences between traditional securities and digital assets;
  2. explain the features of tokenisation and blockchain technology that facilitate digital asset trading;
  3. evaluate the regulatory frameworks of tokenisation and digital asset trading; and
  4. develop strategies for tokenisation and digital asset trading based on market trends and analysis.

 

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Tokenisation and Digital Assets
  • Concepts of tokenisation
  • Tokenisation of real world assets
  • Difference between traditional asset investment funds and tokenised assets
  • Types of tokenisation: security tokens and tokenised assets
  • Impact of tokenisation on capital markets

 

2. Overview of Regulatory Framework of Digital Assets in Hong Kong
  • Introduction to Web3 development in digital assets
  • Regulatory landscape of digital assets in Hong Kong
  • Survey of Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory implementation
  • Regulations of virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong
  • Regulatory challenges in tokenisation of real world assets

 

3. Current Administration and Operations of Traditional Investment Funds
  • Review of fund administration and operations
  • Trading, settlement system and custodian services
  • Anti-money laundering and know your customer compliance

  

4. Blockchain Technology and its Role in Tokenisation
  • Overview of blockchain technology and Web3
  • Common vulnerabilities in blockchain networks and security measures for their protection
  • Functions of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) 
  • Smart contract implementation
  • Input and output design processes

 

5. Blockchain-based Applications in Tokenisation
  • Data flow requirement analysis 
  • Open Application Programming Interface (API) platform and trading transactions
  • User experience and user interface requirements for tokenisation
  • Digital wallet integration

 

6. Tokenisation and Digital Asset Trading Platforms
  • Benefits and drawbacks of centralised and decentralised platforms
  • Secured transactions, cybersecurity threats and financial compliance
  • Sandbox and asset tokenisation under Hong Kong Monetary Authority
  • Choices and challenges of various tokenisation and digital asset trading platforms

 

7. Trading Strategies for Digital Assets
  • Trading strategies of tokenised bond, real estate, art and alternative investment
  • Security risk associated with digital asset trading
  • Fundamental analysis methods used in digital asset trading
  • Risk management in digital asset trading

 

Award

Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a “Certificate for Module (Tokenisation and Digital Asset Trading).”

Type of Assessment

Description

Weighting

Coursework

Individual essay of 1,500 words

100%

 

 

Total : 100%

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Duration
  • The programme consists of ten sessions, each lasting three hours.
Venue

Class Details

Timetable

May 2025 Intake

Lectures Date Time
1 29 May 2025 (Thu) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
2 5 Jun 2025 (Thu)
3 12 Jun 2025 (Thu)
4 19 Jun 2025 (Thu)
5 26 Jun 2025 (Thu)
6 3 Jul 2025 (Thu)
7 10 Jul 2025 (Thu)
8 17 Jul 2025 (Thu)
9 24 Jul 2025 (Thu)
10 31 Jul 2025 (Thu)

** The above tentative timetable may be subject to change without prior notice. 

Teacher Information

Mr. Thomas Ng

CEO of Wealth Management Cube

Background

Thomas Ng is an accomplished expert in wealth management and fintech, currently serving as the CEO of Wealth Management Cube Limited in Hong Kong. He led the company to be the first well established B2B fund distributor in Hong Kong steering in tokenized fund business. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector, Thomas has held leadership roles in prominent firms, including being the hedge fund and fund of funds manager in Everbright Securities International and Wellchamp Capital. His extensive expertise encompasses fund management, tokenization, and asset allocation strategies, enabling him to drive innovative solutions for clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Thomas has managed multi-million dollar portfolios for family offices and institutional clients, advocating for tokenization practices that positively influenced regulatory guidelines in Hong Kong. 

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9000

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution. If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

  1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  2. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above on the internet-based TOEFL; or
  3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
  5. equivalent qualifications.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
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.

Notes

  • 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.

  • 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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