The 6th Digital Currency & Finance Workshop “Responsible adoption of generative AI in financial services”

Date and Time

Monday, October 27th, 2025 17:00 – 18:30
※Prior registeration necessary
※Language: English

Venue

Lecture room E, 12F of International Academic Research Building (Hongo Campus)
https://www.e.u-tokyo.ac.jp/fservice/address/akamon-e.html

(Onsite Meeting Only)

Host

Center for Advanced Research in Finance (CARF)
(Digital Economy Project)

Speaker

Dr. Giorgio VALENTE
Head of Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR)

Dr Giorgio Valente currently leads the HKIMR, the research institute of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance and an affiliate of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Finance of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School and serves as Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research. Before his current role, Dr Valente has accumulated over 15 years of experience as a full time academic at leading universities in the UK and Hong Kong, with his work published in academic journals in finance and economics. His thought leadership currently focuses on innovation in financial services, green and sustainable finance and regional financial market developments. Dr Valente has also provided research expertise to institutions such as the US Federal Reserve, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank for International Settlements.

The talk will explore the emerging landscape of generative AI (GenAI) in financial services, focusing on the global regulatory environment and talent development. Recent research from the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) will inform the discussion, which will cover key trends, challenges, and regulatory responses to GenAI adoption. Survey and interview data from industry participants in Hong Kong will provide additional insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with GenAI implementation, including talent strategies, workforce development, and risk management. The presentation will highlight the implications of these findings for students, industry practitioners and financial regulators navigating the evolving GenAI landscape.

Caution

１． The rules for this workshop are slightly different from the usual events.  The lectures and Q&A sessions will not be shared with anyone other than the participants. Please note that participants are requested to refrain from sharing the content you have heard at this event.

２．Media representatives and those who have not entered the names of their corporations, organizations, schools, and departments will not be allowed to participate in the workshop. Thank you very much for your understanding in advance.

※ Please note that if there are too many applications, drawing will be held.
※ We will send you a permission certificate after your application. Please bring it with you on the day of the event.