The Council will delve into the disruptive impact of AI on the fintech industry, analyzing its potential to revolutionize financial services.
FTAHK A.I. Strategic Advisory Council
Brief
An initiative to explore and promote responsible AI in Hong Kong's financial sector.
Through a collaborative environment between industry leaders (bank, insurance, asset manager, academia, technology), regulators and government.
Focused on practical applications, innovation and regulatory compliance.
Objectives
Exploration of A.I.'s Role
Use Case Demonstrations
Council Members will participate in demonstrations of practical AI applications in finance, showcasing real-world implementations and insights.
Advocacy for Innovation
The Council will work with the FTAHK Board to actively engage with regulators and governmental agencies to promote the beneficial implementation of AI in financial services, ensuring that innovation is not stifled by regulatory constraints.
Position Paper Publication
By the end of its first-year term, the Council will publish a comprehensive FTAHK position paper summarizing industry opportunities and key challenges related to AI in financial services.
Thought Leadership Enhancement
The initiative will strengthen FTAHK's, and Hong Kong's position as thought leaders in the realm of AI for financial services.
Council Members

Ashley Ma
Head of Customer Proposition Analytics, DBS

Brian Tang
Founding Executive Director, LITE Lab@HKU

Chris Barford
Partner, EY

Claudio Caula
Head of Group Data Analytics & AI, AIA

Garry Sien
Cloud Solutions Architect – Global Financial Services Solutions, Alibaba Cloud

Guillaume Huet
Director, Accenture Financial Services

Jessica Lam
Chief Strategy Officer, WeLab

Julien Bernard
Regional COO - HK, China, Taiwan, Amundi

Kazimierz Kelles-Krauz
Managing Director, Head of Digital Channels, HSBC

Miles Wen
CEO, Fano

Sarah O
Director, Head of Digital Growth & Cards and Unsecured Loans Sales, Citi

Vivienne Fung
Head of Central Compliance, Bank of East Asia