Asian Institute of International Financial Law explained

Asian Institute of International Financial Law
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Abbreviation:AIIFL
Formation:1999
Founders:Professor Joseph J. Norton
Professor Say Goo
Professor Douglas W. Arner
Type:Think Tank
Headquarters:Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong
10/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, Centennial Campus, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Location:Hong Kong
Leader Title:Director
Leader Name:Professor Douglas W. Arner
Website:AIIFL

Asian Institute of International Financial Law (AIIFL) is a Think-Tank attached to the Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong(HKU).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Founded in 1999, AIIFL has played a leading role in HKU’s development as a global leader in FinTech and RegTech in research and teaching.[1]

History

During his tenure at HKU, Professor Joseph J. Norton, along with Professor Say Goo, Professor Douglas W. Arner and other colleagues working in the area of commercial, corporate and financial law, led the establishment of AIIFL at the Faculty of Law in July 1999.[6]

AIIFL was established to assist the Faculty of Law in developing a partnership with other units at HKU and with the local business and financial communities for establishing a leading Asian academic centre in the area of international commercial, corporate and financial law.[7]

HKU FinTech

AIIFL’s key initiatives include "HKU EDX Introduction To FinTech", a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with edX, spread across every country in the world.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of Hong Kong and Standard Chartered Bank launch HKU-SCF FinTech Academy. 2020-05-26. Daily FT. en. 2020-05-28.
  2. Web site: HKU host seminar on STO and RET. December 30, 2020. Daily News (Sri Lanka). 27 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Hong Kong seminar focuses on STO landscapes in HK, Singapore and Sri Lanka. December 30, 2020. The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) via PressReader. 8 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Video: Libra Missteps, CBDC Opportunities, Digital Yuan: Douglas Arner. December 30, 2020. Regulation Asia. June 19, 2019.
  5. Web site: HK IPO sponsors could escape the prospectus noose. December 30, 2020. GlobalCapital. September 29, 2015.
  6. Web site: Lanka to host 'Asia Fintech Night' in Dec.. January 12, 2021. Daily News (Sri Lanka). July 7, 2020.
  7. Web site: AIIFL-HISTORY. December 30, 2020. Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.