Fintech/Virtual Assets

[Webinar] Overview of VA-related Products in Traditional Financial Market

Overview

Virtual assets are gaining popularity among traditional investors. Like all investments, virtual assets have benefits and risks that investors and industry practitioners need to understand.

This one-hour course discusses the nature of common virtual asset related products, their benefits and risks, as well as impact on traditional financial market.

Note: This webinar is NOT part of the Certification Programme for Virtual Asset Professionals (CVAP) and includes no post-course assessment. CVAP participants who would like to complete the Core Curriculum, please enrol and click on the course page for details.

 

Objective

After this session, participants will learn:
• A basic understanding of common virtual asset products.
• Key benefits and risks that investors need to be aware of.

Content

• Virtual Assets beyond cryptocurrencies
• Intended benefits and common risks
• VA Products:
  - VA funds and VA spot ETFs
  - VA futures, VA Futures ETFs and VA Futures L&I products
• Implication of such product to the traditional finance world
• What you should be aware as a financial practitioner

Who should attend

The webinar primarily targets all practitioners who would like to learn about virtual assets and its related products in Traditional Financial Market.

Speaker/Course Instructor

William GEE
William Gee FCA FHKICPA is a retired Chartered Accountant with a career spanning four decades. With over 20 years of experience, he advises on technology adoption, specialising in digital assets, blockchain, and virtual currencies. As a pioneer in blockchain assurance, he develops audit methodologies and governance standards. William also focuses on the ethical impact of emerging technologies, particularly A.I. and blockchain, and advises on Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Details

Code
TPPFT26002001
Date & Time
Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026 (12:30PM - 1:30PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 1 - Dealing in securities
Type 2 - Dealing in futures contracts
Type 3 - Leveraged foreign exchange trading
Type 4 - Advising on securities
Type 5 - Advising on futures contracts
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Language
Trad. Chi / Cantonese
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
All Member: HK$240
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$240
Student Member (UHKSI): HK$110
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$335
Non-Member: HK$480
HKSI Institute Staff: HK$0
Honorary Fellow Member: HK$0