In order to promote the advancement of the insurance industry and enhance the professional capabilities of practitioners, the FOB successfully co-organized the " Continuing Professional Development Program for Insurance Intermediaries” seminar, hosted by Fidelidade Insurance, on October 4 at the Cultural Centre of the Taipa Campus. Under the theme "Insurance in an age of Global Changes" the event brought together experts from academia and the industry to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance sector in the current global environment.

The opening ceremony featured a speech by Mr. Filipe Aleman Serrano, Chief Executive Officer of Fidelidade Insurance. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning and professional training for insurance intermediaries. Against the backdrop of rapid changes in the global economy and social structures, he highlighted that the insurance industry must actively respond to new trends and foster industry development through innovative thinking.

During the seminar, Professor Dejun Xie and Associate Professor Tiffany Cheng Han Leung from the FOB delivered in-depth presentations on the topics of "Green Finance in Transition: Global Dynamics, Strategic Responses, and Tech-Driven Outlook" and "Integration of ESG and Sustainability Risk Management" respectively. Their insights sparked enthusiastic responses from the audience.

The event also featured the presence of the Dean of the FOB, Professor José Alves, and Professor José Paulo Afonso Esperança. They engaged in exchanges with Mr. Ivan M.F. Cheung, Executive Director of Fidelidade Insurance, and several other industry guests. Both sides held in-depth discussions on talent cultivation in insurance, university-industry collaboration, and the future development direction of the industry, further strengthening the link between academia and practice.

In addition to the professional lectures and discussions, the event also included a session with refreshments and souvenir gifts, fostering interaction and cooperation between the industry and academia.

By co-organizing this training program, the FOB not only demonstrated its support for the future development of the insurance industry but also reflected its commitment to integrating professional education with industry practice. Moving forward, the FOB will continue to collaborate with the industry to inject new momentum into the cultivation of insurance talent and industry innovation.