On September 11, 2025, in the conference room on the 20th floor of Building 13, Poly Haijing Plaza, Xiuying District, Haikou, ideas were exchanged and consensus was reached. At a critical stage of the Hainan Free Trade Port's closure and operation, the "High-Quality Talent Development Forum for the Free Trade Port," organized by the Financial Investment Professional Committee of the Hainan Provincial Investment Association, was successfully held.
As an important force deeply involved in the cultivation of international financial talent in the free trade port, Mr. Zeng Xusheng, the president of Boyan International, attended together with the special guest, Dr. Su Zexun, the chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Financial Planners and Financial Advisors. The theme of the event was "Connecting the World · Gathering Talent in Hainan," focusing on talent cooperation between Hainan and Hong Kong and the cultivation of high-quality financial talent, injecting new momentum into the development of the financial industry in the free trade port.
1. Policy as the Foundation: New Talent Demands in Free Trade Ports under the "Artificial Intelligence +" Strategy
The convening of this symposium coincides with a critical juncture following the issuance of the State Council's "Opinions on Deepening the Implementation of the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action" (8·26 policy document). The policy clearly states the need to "strengthen education in artificial intelligence across all academic stages, increase the cultivation of high-level talent, and promote the integration of industry and education as well as international cooperation," providing direction for talent development in Hainan Free Trade Port.
Bo Yan International closely follows the national strategy and relies on deep cooperation with the Indonesia European University (IEU) to combine cutting-edge international educational resources with local needs in Hainan. The launch of the first "AI Application Technology + International Entrepreneurship + Wealth Management" three-in-one master's program in Asia with IEU is a precise response to the policy direction of "Artificial Intelligence +" and the talent gap in the free trade port's financial sector, providing a solution for regional talent development that meets "international standards and local adaptation."
2. Guest Sharing: Dr. Su Ze-xun Interprets the Value of Higher Education and Project Advantages
As the keynote speaker, Dr. Su Ze-xun draws on nearly 40 years of experience in the Hong Kong financial industry, combining his academic journey from undergraduate to doctoral studies to vividly explain the core value of higher education in the financial sector, while also providing an in-depth introduction to the IEU AI+ Master's program.
(1) Data Evidence: Higher Education is the "Trust Pass" in the Financial Sector
Dr. Su cites authoritative research data to intuitively demonstrate the multiple values of higher education: In business collaborations, the trust level for individuals with a master's degree or higher reaches 65%, far exceeding the 30% for those with a bachelor's degree and 28% for those with less than a bachelor's degree; particularly in financial institutions, where clients entrust wealth management services of over 5 million, 80% prefer service providers with a master's degree or higher. Furthermore, research from the University of Gothenburg shows that 75% of children of parents with a master's degree or higher attain higher education themselves, profoundly confirming the far-reaching impact of higher education on personal career development, industry trust building, and intergenerational family legacy.
(2) Project Highlights: Breaking Barriers, Adapting to Enhance the Needs of Financial Practitioners
As the lead instructor for the IEU AI+ Master's program, Dr. Su provided a detailed introduction to the unique advantages of this pioneering integrated course in Asia:
- Exempt from language exams and entrance tests, accepting work experience as a substitute for academic qualifications, particularly suitable for senior professionals in the financial industry to "upgrade" their skills;
- Adopt online learning without leaving the job, supporting multilingual playback and AI teaching interaction, balancing daily work and academic improvement;
- The school and Bo Yan International jointly offer scholarships, and students can also choose interest-free installment payments over 3, 6, or 12 periods, significantly lowering the financial barrier to education.
3. Qiong-Hong Cooperation: Dr. Su Zexun Expounds on the CWMC International Financial Talent Empowerment System
Dr. Su elaborated on the construction ideas of the CWMC international financial talent empowerment system from the perspective of deep cooperation between Qiong and Hong, emphasizing the training logic of "resource integration + practice-oriented."
He stated that the international development of Hainan Free Trade Port urgently requires composite talents with international vision, financial expertise, and the ability to apply AI technology. Boyan International plays a significant bridging role: on one hand, it introduces high-quality educational resources from IEU—established in 1990, it has received international certification from Germany's Tuv ISO 9001:2008 IWA-2 and is recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, making its qualifications globally applicable; on the other hand, it integrates practical experience from the financial sector in Hong Kong, cultivating financial talents for the Free Trade Port who are "practical, knowledgeable in real-world applications, and innovative" through a model of "course learning + case practice + international certification."
In addition, Dr. Su specifically mentioned the expertise of Professor Xu Songjiang, the Director of Project Course Development. Professor Xu previously worked at the National University of Singapore and has over 30 years of teaching experience. He has also guided companies to achieve public listing on the main board within 11 months through practical applications of AI. The curriculum he developed integrates the application of artificial intelligence in risk modeling and financial stress testing with global wealth management and international entrepreneurship, perfectly aligning with the development trend of "Artificial Intelligence + Finance."
4. Consensus Achieved: The project has received high recognition, adding momentum to the cooperation between Qiong and Hong Kong
At the end of the meeting, the representatives expressed strong interest in the IEU AI+ Master's program, and many indicated their intention to enroll, hoping to enhance international competitiveness and support the development of the financial sector in the free trade port through this program.
Everyone agrees that the talent cooperation platform established by Boyan International not only responds to the national "Artificial Intelligence +" policy call but also precisely meets the talent needs of the Hainan Free Trade Port. In the future, it is expected to become an important support for the cultivation of international financial talent in the Free Trade Port, providing a solid talent guarantee for regional industrial upgrading and international development.
5. Future Outlook: Continue to Deepen Efforts and Let "Talent Gather in Hainan" Take Root
This trip to Hainan is an important step for Boyan International to deepen cooperation between Qiong and Hong Kong and to support the construction of the free trade port. In the future, Boyan International will continue to rely on the high-quality educational resources of IEU and the talent empowerment system of CWMC to launch more talent development programs that align with the needs of the free trade port. This will help build an intelligent financial ecosystem in Hainan characterized by "human-machine collaboration and cross-border integration," cultivating more high-quality international financial talents and gradually realizing the vision of "Connecting the World and Gathering Talents in Hainan!"
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