Hwa-Ping Chang is the CEO of Eureka FinTech Limited, aiming to develop the company into a pioneer in providing innovative AML/KYC and compliance solutions to financial institutions across Asia through its comprehensive financial services platform and bespoke consulting services.

Hwa-Ping is also an Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong for the MBA programme, at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University for their MBA programme, and serves as a technician (associate professor level) at Fu-Jen Catholic University, teaching EMBA courses. Additionally, he is a part-time lecturer at Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he teaches in the Master of Finance programme.

Previously, Hwa-Ping was a senior consultant for Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd., based in Taipei and Hong Kong, where he supported business development and strategy for the group.

With around 20 years of experience at various banks, including Wells Fargo Bank, Industrial Bank of Taiwan, Société Générale, Commerzbank, and J.P. Morgan, Hwa-Ping received the Best Asian Securitization Deal of the Year award from Euromoney, Asia Money, The Asset, and FinanceAsia magazines during his tenure in Tokyo.

In 2014, he joined Wells Fargo Bank, managing risk and growth for the bank’s business with financial institutions and public sector entities in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Prior to that, in 2009, he joined Taiwan Ratings Corporation, Taiwan’s first and leading credit rating services organization, where he served as CEO until 2014. In 2007, he became a managing director at Wachovia Securities in Hong Kong, leading the Structured Product and Securitization Team and opening the Asian securitisation market in China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Hwa-Ping holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. He also holds several licenses, including the American Securities License (Series 7), Hong Kong Securities License (Paper 1), Japanese Securities Sales License (Grade 1) for banks, Japanese Securities Sales License (Grade 1) for securities, and the Taiwan Trust License.

What do you enjoy most about teaching CityUHK MBA students?

What I particularly enjoyed about teaching our MBA students was their dynamic energy and innovative mindset. Their enthusiasm for learning and creative approach to problem-solving made every classroom interaction both rewarding and intellectually stimulating. These bright, motivated professionals consistently brought fresh perspectives that enriched our discussions and created an environment where theory and practice converged in meaningful ways.

How do you combine theoretical concepts with the latest industry practices and business trends?

As the founder of my own FinTech company, I bring firsthand industry experience directly into the classroom. Both myself and the guest speakers in our course are actively leading our own FinTech ventures, allowing us to share real-world insights that go beyond textbook theories. This practical perspective ensures our discussions remain grounded in current business realities while addressing emerging industry trends. What we offer isn't just academic knowledge - it's battle-tested expertise from the frontlines of financial innovation.

What books would you recommend CityUHK MBA students to read? Why?

I don't use textbooks in my course. However, I highly recommend John C. Hull's "Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives" as supplementary reading. Based on my experience, approximately half of our students would like to pursue careers in finance, and this authoritative text serves as an excellent roadmap for financial industry newcomers. I personally found Hull's work invaluable when first entering the field myself—it provides both fundamental knowledge and practical insights that help bridge academic concepts with real-world financial practice.

What business topics should CityUHK MBA students be the most familiar with when they graduate from our programme?

Hong Kong as an international hub and approximately half of our students' express interest in the financial industry, I strongly recommend that students deepen their financial knowledge and cultivate relevant professional mindsets before graduating from our programme. For those particularly interested in entrepreneurship, I would further suggest applying for Tech300 – a startup initiative exclusively available to City University students.

One career advice to our CityUHK MBA students.

Keep your eyes open and your mindset expansive when exploring career opportunities. With determination and willingness to try, remarkable possibilities can emerge in any field.

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