EY at Asian Financial Forum

As the Knowledge Partner of Asian Financial Forum (AFF), EY is committed to building confidence that can create long-term value to the financial sector, and fostering a connected, resilient and sustainable financial ecosystem.
Co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the AFF attracts elite professionals, distinguished speakers, influential figures from the financial sector, global policymakers and business leaders, offering a premier platform for meaningful dialogues in Asia.

AI bank white paper:
Reconstructing the financial paradigm through intelligent agents

Artificial intelligence is evolving from an efficiency-enhancing tool to a core productive force driving a paradigm shift in the financial industry. This white paper proposes that the essence of an AI bank lies in using intelligent agents as foundational units and transforming business processes from human-driven to intelligent agent-collaboration-driven.

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Futuristic virtual bank building. Digital architecture of the modern financial system

Our latest thinking

How banks can develop a winning strategy in cross-border payments

Our global payment leaders reveal strategies for banks to thrive in the dynamic, global cross-border payments market. Download the report.

EY Global + 1

How to revolutionize the insurance value chain with generative AI 

Prioritizing the right use cases and establishing key capabilities will promote innovation and efficiency across the value chain. Learn more.

Isabelle Santenac + 2

How to confidently use AI to create value

Discover how GenAI could unlock exponential value, spark global economic growth and reboot productivity and GDP growth rates. Learn more.

Beatriz Sanz Sáiz

Five priorities for harnessing the power of GenAI in banking

For banks with the right strategy, talent and technology, GenAI can transform operations and help reimagine future business models. Learn more.

Nigel Moden + 1

10 key trends in asset management industry

For those following China’s asset management industry, 2022 was a year full of changes, and EY professionals have identified 10 key trends in this industry and provided opinions.

Howhow Zhang

How the right conversations can empower finance transformation strategies

Companies need more open dialog about how to effectively implement new technology. Finding the headspace for these conversations is key. Learn more.

Janine Donelly + 2

    Beyond borders: capturing growth in the dynamic cross-border payments market

    The opportunities in cross-border payments are vast but competition to secure a stake within this evolving market is fierce. There is now a global focus on enhancing the cross-border payments ecosystem, centered on the G20 roadmap, and propelled by unprecedented collaboration between the public and private sector.

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    From ambition to action: understanding ESG imperatives

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council and EY joint survey strives to capture the evolving perspectives and practices of corporations and investors in Asia as they navigate through the evolving journey in sustainability. The survey provides actionable insights that can facilitate corporations transition towards a more sustainable future.

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    Featured press releases

    EY releases joint survey with HKTDC and thought leadership report at AFF 2026

    HONG KONG, 28 JANUARY 2026 — As the Knowledge Partner of the Asian Financial Forum (AFF), EY Greater China Region (EY) launches two reports at the AFF 2026 this week.

    EY Greater China

    EY releases joint survey with HKTDC and thought leadership report at AFF 2025

    HONG KONG, 16 JANUARY 2025 — As the exclusive Knowledge Partner of the Asian Financial Forum (AFF), EY Greater China Region (EY) launches two reports at the AFF 2025 – the AFF 2025 Joint Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and EY Survey “From ambition to action: understanding ESG imperatives” and the EY thought leadership report “Beyond borders: capturing growth in the dynamic cross-border payments market”.

    EY Greater China

    EY becomes Knowledge Partner of Asian Financial Forum

    HONG KONG, 7 NOVEMBER 2024 — EY Greater China Region (EY) announces today that EY is to become the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) Knowledge Partner beginning with AFF 2025.

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      The team

      Jack Chan, JP

      EY China Chairman; EY Greater China Regional Managing Partner; EY Global Growth Markets Council Member
      Immense experience in the financial services sector. All-round exposure to Greater China and global markets. Frequent speaker at events. Excellent trainer to MNC and banking executives.
      Hong Kong SAR

      Effie Xin

      EY Greater China Financial Services and Asia-Pacific FinTech and Innovation Financial Services Managing Partner
      More than two decades of experience in financial services. Contributor to the transformation of China’s financial sector. Spearheading FinTech adoption.
      Shanghai
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