HONG KONG, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS), The University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted the opening ceremony of the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 on 28 May. The event marked the official commencement of this competition, which aims to foster innovation and strategic thinking within the insurance industry.

Organised by CDS with the support of the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK) and solely sponsored by Prudential Hong Kong, this year the topic of the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition 2025 (Hong Kong Station) is ‘Insurance Innovation’, which provides a platform for students to showcase their analytical, research, and presentation skills by proposing real-world innovations in the insurance sector.
The ceremony was officiated by esteemed guests, including Professor Yi Ma, Director of CDS; Ms Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong; Mr Steve Hui, President of The Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK); Ms Jasmine Kwong, Communications and Committee Manager of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers and Dr Bowen Wong, Honourary Secretary of Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong.
Professor Yi MA, articulated that the competition provides a unique opportunity for students to try out their ideas, expand their networks, and engage with industry leaders. He stated, “We are proud to host the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition at HKU for the first time, and it is also the very first student competition hosted by our School since our official establishment last year, marking an exciting milestone for us.”
The GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition is an annual event organised by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Global-Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) Organising Committee. The competition features two rounds: a local round hosted by partner university and a global final round held in Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. HKU is the 2025 local host and will bring in talents from different universities. The winning team will represent Hong Kong SAR and compete with other representatives of prestigious universities from countries including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and Switzerland.
NTU expressed that “with HKU’s participation, the competition has become a truly global platform that connects emerging talents like students in Hong Kong to tackle real-world challenges under risk resilience and insurance. It is inspiring to see the creativity and passion from the participants here today in Hong Kong.”
The competition offers students the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions that could revolutionise the insurance industry. Entries will be evaluated based on the team’s analysis, creativity and innovation, feasibility and implementation, as well as presentation and communication.
Candy Au Yeung, Chief Customer Operations and Health Officer of Prudential Hong Kong said, “Prudential believes innovation is key to building a customer-centric, digitally empowered insurance experience. Sponsoring the GAIP Insurance Innovation Competition reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent and supporting bold ideas that can shape the future of health and protection. We are proud to support a platform that fosters creativity and collaboration.”
Additionally, participants stand to win cash prizes range from USD3,000 to USD15,000. Beyond prizes, participants will gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and enhance their professional prospects. Registration is now open until 6 June 2025.
About School of Computing and Data Science
Officially established on 1 July 2024, the School of Computing and Data Science is set to reform traditional educational frameworks to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry. Offering a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the School is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and data science education.
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NSE Academy Limited (NAL), a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., has partnered with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®), USA, one of the largest and widely respected global associations dedicated to advancing the management accounting profession, in ushering a new era of management accounting education in India.

NAL and IMA will now jointly offer certifications and training programs focusing on modern skills for management accounting professionals. As part of the workforce readiness and workforce development initiative of NSE Academy, this initiative aims to build a talent pipeline equipped with specialized knowledge in management accounting through globally-recognized IMA certifications.

NAL and IMA will introduce pathway programs for accounting professionals and aspirants, seamlessly integrating IMA certifications including, CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), IMA Sustainability Business Practices Certificate™ and the IMA FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate).

Accessible through the NSE Knowledge Hub, NAL and IMA will offer IMA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for finance practitioners in India in the fields of Data Practices, Cybersecurity, and Analytics. The goal of these joint programs and IMA certifications is to provide in-depth knowledge in management accounting, strategic decision-making, and financial analysis relevant to workplace situations, preparing professionals for future challenges in the field. The partnership will also open engagement avenues for the management accounting community in India, advocating for global best practices and encouraging ongoing professional development.

Speaking on the occasion, IMA President and CEO, Mr. Mike DePrisco, said: “IMA is proud to partner with NSE Academy in a shared mission to shape the future of accounting and finance in India.  Professionals in India will now be able to gain access to a robust portfolio of continuing professional education courses and the opportunity to earn globally recognized certifications from IMA, including the FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate) and the CSCA® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis). Together, NSE Academy and IMA are empowering the next generation of accounting and finance leaders with the knowledge and skills to thrive—both locally and around the world.”

NSE Academy Ltd. CEO, Mr. Abhilash Misra, stated: “We are thrilled to partner with IMA. This partnership aims to address the increasing talent demand and emerging career opportunities in the domain of finance and accounting, fulfilling the skills gap and providing top-tier education and certifications to organizations and universities in India. We continue to work in advancing our objective of cultivating talent for the future and enhancing India’s expanding influence in the global economy.”
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The Open University invites UK institutions to a UK-India Roundtable on Strengthening Higher Education Systems: Exploring and Developing Best Practices for Quality Assurance Systems for Online Distance and Digital Learning (ODDL).
Jointly organised by Open University, UK, the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC), India, the Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK, the roundtable aims to bring together academic leaders and quality practitioners from the UK and India to discuss the perspectives and best practices of quality assurance practices related to open, distance, and online learning.  
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Participants 
The roundtable will bring together a diverse group of participants including leaders (Pro-Vice Chancellors of International Education, Deans/Heads of Department for Online and Distance Learning) from open and dual-mode universities, online higher education institutions and quality assurance agencies from both the UK and India. 
Event details
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 09.30–15.30 BST  
Venue: The Open University, Walton Hall, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA 
Register your place
Find out more by downloading the document below.
Register your place using this online form
Note: participants from UK institutions will cover their own expenses for participation.
Apply by: 6 June 2025
If you have any queries, contact Dipika.Parial@britishcouncil.org
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