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Days ago, Indirect Equity Financing and Underweight of Listed Firms in China: A Study on Convertible Bond Issuance, a paper co-authored by Zhang Jinfan, a professor from the School of Management and Economics (SME), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), and Zhang Yuzhe, a student in MPhil-PhD in Finance from SME, CUHK-Shenzhen, was awarded the China Financial Research Network (CFRN) Young Scholar Best Paper Award in Chinese. It is reported that the China Financial Research Conference (CFRC), jointly initiated and organized by Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance (Tsinghua PBCSF) and Tsinghua University National Institute of Financial Research, has been successfully held for ten years (2016-2025). CFRC aims to encourage in-depth research and discussion on financial issues in China, accelerate the application of the latest research findings in China’s financial reform and development practices, advance the construction of a modern financial system in China, and promote financial innovation. After ten years of continuous development, CFRC has become one of the highest-level financial events in China. About the Winners Zhang Jinfan Associate Professor Area Head of Finance SME, CUHK-Shenzhen Research Field Chinese Economy, Capital Markets and Financial Institutions, and Digital Economy   Zhang Yuzhe Student in MPhil-PhD in Finance, Admitted Class of 2020 SME, CUHK-Shenzhen  

Days ago, a teaching case study known as UBTECH: AI-Driven Humanoid Robots was accepted by the Harvard Business School Publishing. The case is written by a research team from the School of Management and Economics (SME), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) under the leadership of Professors Li Qi and Zhang Bohui from SME, CUHK-Shenzhen and Zhang Letian from Harvard University, marking a breakthrough for SME in teaching case development. About the Authors Professor Li Qi Assistant Professor, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen Ph.D. in Management & Organizations, Cornell University MPA, Harvard University Professor Zhang Bohui Executive Dean, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen Director of the Center for FinTech and Social Finance at Shenzhen Finance Institute Associate Director of Shenzhen Institute of Data Economy   About the Case Study The case study takes UBTECH, a leading company in humanoid robots and intelligent service robots, as a research subject to delve into its AI-driven humanoid robot strategy, commercialization path, and market challenges. Led by Professors Li Qi and Zhang Bohui, the research team conducted in-depth research and analysis to systematically explain how UBTECH accurately positioned itself in the highly competitive tech sector and promoted the innovative development of humanoid robotics. They delved into UBTECH’s challenges and countermeasures during its market expansion. Rich in content and rigorous in logic, the case presents the development path and strategic choices of a Chinese tech firm in the era of artificial intelligence and embodies the Chinese wisdom in the development of hard and core technology to readers at home and abroad.   About the Harvard Business School Publishing Harvard Business School Publishing is one of the most influential teaching case libraries in the world, featuring classic business case studies from various industries and fields worldwide, covering a wide range of disciplines, including corporate strategy, marketing, financial management, and organizational behavior. It is widely applied in teaching by top business schools in the world. The case studies accepted by the Harvard Business School Publishing after rigorous screening and review meet very high demands in their academic rigor, practical guidance, and teaching applicability.

Days ago, the 2nd Lakeside Management Conference was successfully concluded at CUHK-Shenzhen. The Conference, hosted by SME, CUHK-Shenzhen, attracted nearly 90 well-known scholars and young doctoral candidates at home and abroad. The guests had in-depth exchanges on the latest trends in management research, covering such cutting-edge topics as organizational behaviors, artificial intelligence and technological innovation, corporate strategy and corporate governance, and cross-cultural management and international business. The Conference not only further promoted academic exchanges and cooperation in management but also injected new vitality into academic development and innovative practices in the region. Professor Xiong Wei, Academic Dean of SME, CUHK-Shenzhen, delivered an opening speech. He extended a warm welcome to the guests and briefly introduced the development history and educational achievements of SME and CUHK-Shenzhen. Professor Cao Jiyin, Area Head of Management, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen, delivered a welcome speech. She introduced the dynamics of management at SME, apart from the purpose, the registration status, and related arrangements of the Conference. Keynote Speeches The Paradox of Constraints: A Cross-Level Lens of Culture Tightness and Deviant Behaviors Professor Chen Xiaoping University of Washington Self-Monitoring in the Workplace: State of Science with an Empirical Test Professor Martin Kilduff University College London Upper Echelons Research: From Narrow to Broad Scope-Reflections on the Past and Directions for the Future Professor Chen Guoli INSEAD Following the keynote speeches, two parallel roundtable discussions with a focus on today’s hot topics in management were moderated by Professor Cao Jiyin and Professor Jiang Han, respectively, to promote idea exchanges and mutual inspirations. In addition, paper presentations and Paper Development Workshops (PDW) were on the agenda. The guests conducted in-depth discussions on several key issues in management. In the end, by visiting SenseTime, Kingdee International, Xingyun Group, and BGI, the guests gained a deep understanding of the enterprises’ core business, technological innovation achievements, and industrial use cases. Both sides actively engaged in interactions to promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation between academia and the industry.

In May 2025, Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), released the 2024 Employment Report for SFI Full-time Master Graduates. As the 8th batch of master graduates cultivated by SFI, 2024 graduates registered a high and stable employment rate with their solid expertise, rich practical experience, and forward-looking career planning in response to the complex and variable employment environments. Closely related to the national strategic emerging industries and key development areas and deep rooted in the core economic circles such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the Yangtze River Delta, SFI graduates continue to demonstrate their excellent compound competitiveness in the job market by combining personal interests and the needs of the times. A total of 571 SFI 2024 graduates, representing an increase of 18% over last year, came from six MSc programmes in finance, economics, accounting, marketing, information management and business analytics, and data science. The overall employment rate registered 98.2%, of which 91.6% chose to work upon graduation in finance, technology and the Internet, and industry/comprehensive enterprises with an average annual salary of RMB 279,000 and a maximum salary of up to RMB 700,000. 4.7% chose to further their studies, of which 21 will pursue PhD programs in well-known universities at home and abroad.