Financial Risk Management in Practice by Mr Hanson Wong

9 April 2015

Financial Risk Management in Practice by Mr Hanson Wong


The Departmentof Economics and Finance gladly invited Mr Hanson Wong to share his precious work experience in Financial Risk Management with students and staffon 9 April 2015.

Mr Wong’sstory was greatly inspiring. Studentswere surprised to find that Mr Wong graduated as an English major, but laterworked as a quantitative trader in WallStreet. Mr Wong continued to share his fascinating work experience in the areas of investment management and riskmanagement. At the end, Mr Wong advised that integrity and teamwork at workplacewere of paramount importance to a successful career in the finance field. Finally,he ended the day with a quote of wisdom – “Ifit doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”.

Mr Wongearned his BA from Beijing Normal University, China, MPAcc from MonashUniversity, Australia, and MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management,USA. He is a CFA charter holder and an FRM. He is currently the CEO ofBelos Capital (Asia) Ltd, a leading alternative investment company specialisingin non-performing consumer and commercial receivables across Asia, Australiaand New Zealand.

Mr Wong sharing his work experiences with students and staff

Mr Wong sharing his work experiences with students and staff
Dr Kenneth Chung presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Hanson Wong

Dr Kenneth Chung presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Hanson Wong