The financial sector is undergoing rapid changes in the digital era. How can the younger generation adapt and excel in this dynamic environment? Robert Cheung, CEO of Assured Asset Management, shared his insights at the Fireside Chat: Charting a New Path for Next-Gen Financial Careers at the 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) on January 25. This marks the sixth year that Assured has participated in the AFF.
The Fireside Chat was hosted by Dr. Rocky Tung, Director and Head of Policy Research at the Financial Services Development Council. Robert Cheung and Janet Li, CEO of BEA Union Investment Management Limited, were the invited speakers.
As a fintech entrepreneur and enthusiast with over 20 years of experience, Robert Cheung shared his advice on how to prepare for a successful digital financial career. He suggested that by focusing on developing a strong foundation in digital fluency, data analysis, programming languages, and most importantly ‘adaptability’ coupled with the ‘eagerness to learn’, young professionals can chart a new path for their financial careers in the digital era.
