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CUHK MBA Sample Class: Digital Currencies and Security Tokens

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Date:

15 Oct 2020

Time:

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (GMT+8)

Venue:

Webinar

Speaker(s):
Prof. Seen-Meng Chew Assistant Dean (External Engagement) Associate Professor of Practice in Finance
Biography of Speaker:

- PhD in economics from University of Chicago and MPhil in economics from University of Cambridge
- Has substantial lecturing experience in economics and finance-related courses at universities in the U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore
- Worked as a senior economist at J.P. Morgan, International Monetary Fund and Morgan Stanley, covering Asia Pacific economies
- Worked as a consultant at NERA Economic Consulting in Chicago, advising multinational corporations on their international pricing strategies

Enquiries:

Tel.: (852) 3943 7782 Email: mba@cuhk.edu.hk

Event Details:

At CUHK MBA programme, you will take courses covering the latest trends of the business world that enable you to stay ahead of others. Recently, the European Commission proposed a regulatory framework for crypto-assets; while the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave green light to banks to hold stablecoin reserves. Cryptocurrency is trending up and gaining importance around the world. What are the future implications of the development of digital currencies and security tokens in the finance sector?

Experience the virtual sample class on the topic “Digital Currencies and Security Tokens” and learn how digital currencies will change the future financial landscape and the way you do business. Prof. Seen-Meng Chew, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance at CUHK Business School, will share with you the progress from bitcoins to stablecoins, recent development of central bank digital currencies, and security token offering as the new way of financing.