HKSI Institute Announces Winners of Case Competition 2025: Showcasing Commitment to Talent Development and Sustainability

Hong Kong, 10 April 2025: The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) is proud to announce the winners of the Case Competition 2025, its flagship talent development initiative, at the award presentation ceremony held on 3 April 2025.  The sustainability-themed competition brought together over 480 talented university students from Hong Kong, Macao and Shenzhen for an action-based learning journey.  Participants had the opportunity to engage with reputable organisations and receive coaching on real-life sustainability and finance-related cases over a two-month period.

During the finals, five finalist teams presented their case studies to esteemed judges[1] from the Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and sustainability experts from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, Friends of the Earth, and GoImpact Capital Partners. This culminated in the following results:

“The HKSI Institute Case Competition exemplifies our commitment to cultivating regional talent by empowering students with the necessary skills, experiences, and opportunities to chart their future with confidence,” said Mr Kevin Liem, Chairperson of the HKSI Institute.  “We are grateful for the tremendous support from our Lead Sponsor, Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited, and all participating universities and corporations for fostering students’ enthusiasm for meaningful engagement in the competition and creating a conducive environment for their development,” he added.  

Mr Chris Tang, Programme Chairperson of the Case Competition 2025 highlighted the high calibre of participants, “The judges were impressed by the comprehensive and innovative proposals developed by the finalists, each grounded in practical implementation for Hong Kong.  We were privileged to have a record 23 Project Sponsors as coaches, who generously shared their professional insights on the crucial topic of sustainability.  This strong response enabled us to accommodate more student participants, reflecting a 78% increase in participation this year.  I am also pleased to hear positive feedback from students about how this experience has significantly enhanced their critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills.”

In the multi-stage competition, each Project Sponsor selected the best-performing team from their group to advance to the semi-finals, where students submitted their case studies for evaluation.  The top five teams competed in a final panel interview on 3 April 2025.  Beyond cash prizes for semi-finalists and finalists, all participants receive a complimentary one-year HKSI Institute Student Membership, providing discounted access to essential courses and qualification examinations for career development in the financial services industry. 

For the list of winners, Lead Sponsor, Cash Sponsors, Project Sponsors, judges and working group members for Case Competition 2025, please visit https://www.hksi.org/en/membership/outreach/case-competition-2025/.  The HKSI Institute remains committed to continuously enhancing the annual Case Competition, firmly rooted in action learning and the current business trends.

Team Billionaires, the Champion of the 2025 Case Competition (front row, left to right: Mr Bevis Yiu, Mr Franco Chen, Miss Murphy Lu, and Miss Samantha Kwok), alongside HKSI Institute representatives, the judges and sponsors.

At the HKSI Institute Case Competition 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony.

Mr Chris Tang, Programme Chairperson of the Case Competition 2025, delivering his remarks.

Mr Kevin Liem, Chairperson of the HKSI Institute (left), presents a token of appreciation to Mr Barry Tong (centre), Partner and Head of Advisory of Grant Thornton Hong Kong Limited, the Lead Sponsor, flanked by Mr Chris Tang.

[1] Miss Elaine Ng, Securities and Futures Commission; Miss Andrea Chen, Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Mr Simon Lee, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Mr Anthony Cheung, Friends of the Earth (HK); and Mr Clarence T'ao, GoImpact Capital Partners.