2026 BOCHK x HKU Business School Wealthathon Challenge – HKU Business School Wealth Management Academy

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BOCHK X HKU BUSINESS SCHOOL

WEALTHATHON CHALLENGE

OVERVIEW

A global stage for the next generation of wealth leaders

Jointly organized by Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business School, and powered by the Wealth Management Academy (WMA), the Challenge invites undergraduate and postgraduate students from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and around the world to test their investment judgement on a realistic, institution-grade simulation platform.

The competition is delivered through the AmplifyME platform, enabling participants to construct and manage portfolios, respond to market news flow, rebalance assets, and receive objective performance scores and rankings — the same kind of decision-making professional wealth managers face every day.

WHY JOIN

This is far more than a competition—it is your direct launchpad into a career in wealth management and capital markets.

Win the trophy, learn from industry leaders, and accelerate your future

Stand out with exclusive internship opportunity and admission pathways from BOCHK and HKU Business School. Learn from industry leaders, including BOCHK wealth management professionals and HKUBS’s esteemed faculty.

The Champion team will stand a chance to secure an internship with BOCHK. In addition, the top three teams will receive priority consideration for admission to HKUBS Master’s programmes — recognition and opportunities that give you a competitive edge in your career journey.

Train on a world-class platform and connect with industry experts in Hong Kong

Hone your skills on AmplifyME — the institution-grade simulation platform. Plus, gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access through a fireside chat, and networking sessions that immerse you in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial world.

HOW THE CHALLENGE UNFOLDS

The Challenge adopts a two-round structure.

Preliminary Simulation

The preliminary round will be hosted on HKU Campus in Hong Kong, in HKU Business Schools’ Beijing and Shanghai Center, and online. All registered teams complete a preliminary wealth-management simulation. The session will last approximately 2.5 hours, including a rules briefing and the live simulation. No prior preparation is required for the simulation. The top-performing teams will advance to the Grand Final.

Grand Final

The Grand Final will take place in Hong Kong at the HKU campus and Bank of China Tower. Finalists will participate in a fireside chat and networking session. They will compete in a capital markets simulation.

PRIZE

Champion (1 team): HKD 150,000 cash prize — plus a BOCHK internship interview opportunity and priority consideration for admission and scholarship to HKU Business School’s Masters programmes.
Second Prize (1 team): HKD 60,000 cash prize — plus priority consideration for admission and scholarship to HKU Business School’s Masters programmes.
Third Prize (1 team): HKD 30,000 cash prize — plus priority consideration for admission and scholarship to HKU Business School’s Masters programmes.

SCHEDULE AND TIME

Registration Deadline: 23 November 2026

The Preliminary Round: Late November

The Grand Final: Early December

ELIGIBILITY AND TEAM FORMATION

Who can join

Open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines at universities globally.

Team formation

Students participate in teams of 3, with one designated team captain responsible for registration and official communications. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Language

All competition materials and presentations are conducted in English.

ABOUT BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) is dedicated to promoting sustainable development, fully implementing a financial culture with Chinese characteristics, and actively advancing high-quality financial development. As one of the three note-issuing banks and the sole clearing bank for RMB business in Hong Kong, BOCHK has strong market positions in all our major businesses. We continue to deepen our presence in the Hong Kong market, capture business opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and actively expand our footprint in Southeast Asia.

As a leading commercial and regional bank with deep roots in Hong Kong for over a century, we are committed to serving the real economy. Guided by a customer-centric philosophy, we enhance the service experience with new technology and promote green and sustainable development, while delivering comprehensive, professional and high-quality services. Through close cooperation with our parent bank BOC, we serve the “Going Global” needs of Chinese enterprises and provide integrated cross-border service solutions to multinationals and financial institutions across various regions.

BOCHK’s strong performance and commitment to excellence have been widely recognised by the market. In 2025, BOCHK was named “Bank of the Year in Hong Kong” by The Banker and “The Strongest Bank in Hong Kong” by The Asian Banker. BOCHK also attained the highest AAA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings, demonstrating its outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance practices. Furthermore, BOCHK was named “Hong Kong’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility” by Euromoney for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development and corporate responsibility.

ABOUT HKU BUSINESS SCHOOL

Established in 2001, HKU Business School (HKUBS) is a dynamic faculty at The University of Hong Kong and a top international business school in Asia. It nurtures business leaders through world-class faculty, offering global knowledge with an Asian perspective.

Ranked Asia’s No.1 in Financial Times Research Ranking 2024 and UTD Research Rankings (2020–2024), with an MBA ranked Asia’s No.1 by the EIU (10 times) and Hong Kong’s No.1 in QS Global MBA Rankings (5 consecutive years). The School has strategic partnerships with leading global universities and corporations, and an international network spanning Beijing, Shenzhen, Vietnam, and Tel Aviv. Fully accredited by EQUIS and AACSB.

Visit us https://www.hkubs.hku.hk/

ABOUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT ACADEMY

Building on HKU Business School’s decade of leadership in wealth management education, the Wealth Management Academy (WMA) was established to connect policy, industry, academia, and research. An initiative of HKU Business School, the Academy grooms talent for the wealth management, asset management, and family office sectors through its undergraduate and master’s programmes — the Bachelor of Finance in Asset Management and Private Banking, the Master of Family Wealth Management, and the Master of Wealth Management — which have together produced over 500 graduates. The Academy aspires to be a world-leading hub for education and research, advancing its mission through three strategic pillars: talent development, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

COMPETITION TERMS

Cash prizes are distributed equally among all registered team members.
Priority consideration for admission is for the 2027 intake and the early admission round for the 2028 intake. Admissions are determined by HKU Business School based on merit.
Eligible master’s programmes include Master of Accounting Analytics, Master of Family Wealth Management, Master of Finance, Master of Finance in Financial Technology, Master of Sustainable Accounting and Finance, Master of Wealth Management.
Scholarships include BOCHK Future Wealth Navigator Scholarship for Master’s Programme and Dean’s Scholarship, up to HK$275,000. Scholarships are conditional upon admission to the programme; amounts are determined by HKU Business School based on merit.
The final rewards are subject to the rules and terms set by the organizer. The competition rules and terms are enforceable.
The organizer retains the right of final interpretation of the competition rules and terms.

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