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SUMMARY:Cultivating diversity at the onset of agriculture: insights from the Yangtze valley in the 10th millennium BP
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/cultivating-diversity-at-the-onset-of-agriculture-insights-from-the-yangtze-valley-in-the-10th-millennium-bp/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:納稅人” 研究：中國天主教史一個被忽視的維度   The Taxpayer: A Neglected Dimension of Chinese Catholic History
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/%e7%b4%8d%e7%a8%85%e4%ba%ba-%e7%a0%94%e7%a9%b6%ef%bc%9a%e4%b8%ad%e5%9c%8b%e5%a4%a9%e4%b8%bb%e6%95%99%e5%8f%b2%e4%b8%80%e5%80%8b%e8%a2%ab%e5%bf%bd%e8%a6%96%e7%9a%84%e7%b6%ad%e5%ba%a6-the-tax/
LOCATION:Rm 201​\, May Hall\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:Adventurers or Scientists? Historical Episodes from the Archaeological Exploration of the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/adventurers-or-scientists-historical-episodes-from-the-archaeological-exploration-of-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:201\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:GOD and AI: WHO’s in CONTROL
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/faith-and-global-engagement-20250212/
LOCATION:Rayson Huang Theatre\, HKU
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:Literature in Turbulent Times: The Poetics of the Lyrical Tradition in the Fractures of History
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/literature-in-turbulent-times-the-poetics-of-the-lyrical-tradition-in-the-fractures-of-history/
LOCATION:CRT 4.36\, 4/F\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:IHSS,IHSS Public Lecture
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SUMMARY:Special Zone Currency: Shenzhen’s Monetary Experiment and China’s Foreign Exchange Reform
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/special-zone-currency-shenzhens-monetary-experiment-and-chinas-foreign-exchange-reform/
LOCATION:201\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241210T123000
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SUMMARY:Negotiating Legal Belonging on the Edges of Empire: Experiences of British Nationality Law in Twentieth-Century China
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/making-maos-steelworks-industrial-manchuria-and-the-transnational-origins-of-chinese-socialism-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Industrial Production in the Ancient World: Bronze Mirrors and Bells in China
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/industrial-production-in-the-ancient-world-bronze-mirrors-and-bells-in-china/
LOCATION:Rm 201​\, May Hall\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:A Context of Interconnectedness: The First China War (1840–1842) and the British Empire in Asia
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/a-context-of-interconnectedness-the-first-china-war-1840-1842-and-the-british-empire-in-asia/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Reassessing the emergence of early village life in North China: process and variability
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/reassessing-the-emergence-of-early-village-life-in-north-china-process-and-variability/
LOCATION:Room 201\, May Hall\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20240719T074808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103322Z
UID:85183-1729008000-1729013400@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Bringing Emotions into the City: History and Heritage
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/bringing-emotions-into-the-city-history-and-heritage/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241008T170000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20241027T192216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102946Z
UID:90282-1728403200-1728406800@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/as-gods-among-men-a-history-of-the-rich-in-the-west/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240914T173000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20241025T015454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102828Z
UID:90079-1726304400-1726335000@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:International Symposium “Cities in Crisis: Planning and Design\, Governance\, and Daily Operations”
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/international-symposium-cities-in-crisis-planning-and-design-governance-and-daily-operations-2/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240913T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240913T173000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20241025T002539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102835Z
UID:90008-1726243200-1726248600@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Cities\, Museums\, and Memories: Urban Heritage in a Global Context
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/cities-museums-and-memories-urban-heritage-in-a-global-context/
LOCATION:G01\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240913T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240913T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20240718T233054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103322Z
UID:85173-1726223400-1726228800@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:A Postgraduate Research Student Roundtable on Urban History
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/a-postgraduate-research-student-roundtable-on-urban-history/
LOCATION:Display Area\, G/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240910T100000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20241024T235614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102945Z
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SUMMARY:Laws of the Land: Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/laws-of-the-land-fengshui-and-the-state-in-qing-dynasty-china/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240722
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20240719T081743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103323Z
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SUMMARY:HKHC & HKIHSS Conference 2024: Journeys
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/hkhc-hkihss-conference-2024-journeys/
LOCATION:Room 4.36\, Run Run Shaw Tower\, Centennial Campus
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240618T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240618T133000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002721
CREATED:20240601T080117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103219Z
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SUMMARY:Diaspora: Self-portrait of a Sogdian Commercial Troupe along the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/diaspora-self-portrait-of-a-sogdian-commercial-troupe-along-the-silk-road/
LOCATION:May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240605T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240611T001820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103235Z
UID:83295-1717590600-1717596000@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Escaping the Holocaust: The Mir Yeshiva from Vilna to Shanghai and beyond
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/escaping-the-holocaust-the-mir-yeshiva-from-vilna-to-shanghai-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240531T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240531T163000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240602T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103219Z
UID:81439-1717167600-1717173000@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Stone and Sediment: Interaction Between Resources and Society in the Jianghan Area From 1\,600 to 1\,050 BC
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/stone-and-sediment-interaction-between-resources-and-society-in-the-jianghan-area-from-1600-to-1050-bc/
LOCATION:G01\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:IHSS
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240522T163000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240602T195326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103220Z
UID:81543-1716390000-1716395400@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Prestige Gold and the Crossroads of Civilizations: Chang’an to Athens
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/prestige-gold-and-the-crossroads-of-civilizations-changan-to-athens/
LOCATION:G01\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:IHSS
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240521T163000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240602T214140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103221Z
UID:81556-1716303600-1716309000@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:In Conquest’s Wake: Trauma\, Transformation\, and Becoming through the Shang-Zhou Transition
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/in-conquests-wake-trauma-transformation-and-becoming-through-the-shang-zhou-transition/
LOCATION:G01\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:IHSS
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240430T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240430T133000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240424T204227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103219Z
UID:77687-1714480200-1714483800@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Halal or Qingzhen?: A Question of Sinicization of Islam in China
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/halal-or-qingzhen-a-question-of-sinicization-of-islam-in-china/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\,\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240409T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240409T133000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240602T230551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103223Z
UID:81666-1712665800-1712669400@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:The Archaeology of Ancient Southwest Asia: Investigating the Human Past in the Vedi River Valley of Armenia
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-archaeology-of-ancient-southwest-asia-investigating-the-human-past-in-the-vedi-river-valley-of-armenia/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240322T090000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240602T232807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103223Z
UID:81683-1711098000-1711098000@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:“Flourishing Cities: Past\, Present\, and Future” Reading Group & Research Workshop Session 6
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/flourishing-cities-past-present-and-future-reading-group-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240312T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240312T133000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240603T003456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103226Z
UID:81753-1710246600-1710250200@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:Blacky\, Tramp\, and Bobby: The Forgotten Dog Purge in Hong Kong’s Progressive Seventies
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/blacky-tramp-and-bobby-the-forgotten-dog-purge-in-hong-kongs-progressive-seventies/
LOCATION:Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240223T090000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240603T010413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103227Z
UID:81801-1708678800-1708678800@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:“Flourishing Cities: Past\, Present\, and Future” Reading Group & Research Workshop Session 5
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/flourishing-cities-past-present-and-future-reading-group-research-workshop-session-5/
LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240130T133000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240603T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103229Z
UID:81887-1706617800-1706621400@ihss.hku.hk
SUMMARY:From Comrades to Enemies: Three Chinese Interpreters' Tangled Paths from the Pacific War to the Korean War and the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/from-comrades-to-enemies-three-chinese-interpreters-tangled-paths-from-the-pacific-war-to-the-korean-war-and-the-cold-war/
LOCATION:Room 201\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240126T090000
DTSTAMP:20261110T002722
CREATED:20240603T192310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103230Z
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SUMMARY:“Flourishing Cities: Past\, Present\, and Future” Reading Group & Research Workshop Session 4
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/flourishing-cities-past-present-and-future-reading-group-research-workshop-session-4/
LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Others
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SUMMARY:Multiracial Britishness: Global Networks in Hong Kong\, 1910–45
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACTEthics and guiding principles enable us to make “right” choices\, even when facing conflicting interests. In the money-centric financial industry\, practitioners are often faced with such challenges. In a constantly evolving financial landscape\, how do ethics play a role in guiding decision-making processes? Can finance professionals truly prioritize ethical behaviour in a competitive and fast-paced industry? Join us for a thought-provoking fireside chat where Bonnie Leung\, Programme Director for HKU’s Master of Family Wealth Management\, will discuss with Kenny Lam\, CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, his views on this topic. Kenny shall share his real life experiences dealing with ethical dilemmas throughout his various positions in management consulting\, wealth management\, investment management\, and corporate governance. This fireside chat promises to inspire reflection and dialogue on the importance of ethics and leadership in shaping a responsible financial industry.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERKenny is the CEO of Two Sigma Asia-Pacific\, managing and overseeing the region for Two Sigma\, one of the world’s largest hedge funds with almost USD 70 billion in assets. Two Sigma is known for its expertise in quantitative investment management. Before Two Sigma\, Kenny was a global Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-leader of McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice in Asia. He was the lead Partner for the creation of the Private Management Wealth Association in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Banking Association. After McKinsey\, he served as the Group President of Noah Holdings Limited\, China’s first NYSE-listed and largest independent wealth and asset management with over 90 billion in assets under advisory. Kenny holds several prominent public roles in the business community. He is the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Wharton School in Asia and Co-Chairman of the Asia Pacific Leadership Council of The Nature Conservancy. He also serves on the University of Waterloo President’s Global Advisory Board and is a Special Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation\, a leading think-tank. Kenny is an elected board member of two major companies in Asia: The Bank of East Asia (China)\, one of the largest foreign banks in China\, serving as its risk committee chairman\, and Smartone Telecommunications in Hong Kong (HKSE: 315). Kenny graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\, where he was a Joseph Wharton Scholar and Benjamin Franklin Scholar. He also read Law at the University of Oxford. Kenny is a best-selling author in China. His book “Choices 選擇” published by CITIC Publishing\, one of China’s largest publishers\, reached No. 4 in e-book sales in China in 2023
URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/multiracial-britishness-global-networks-in-hong-kong-1910-45/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Others
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