China AI Innovation For Banking and Financial Institutions - Our Programmes

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China AI Innovation For Banking and Financial Institutions

An MGA Executive Programme

30 November to 4 december 2026

Shenzhen, China

MyCo ID

202501012329

Programme ID

10001567101

Dates

30 November - 4 December 2026

Venue

Shenzhen, China

Fee

RM 50,000

per participant

Note: Fee includes all training activities and materials, site visits, lunches on programme days, welcome and farewell dinners, and local transport for sessions and site visits. It excludes flights, accommodation and daily allowances.

Chinese financial institutions are already putting generative AI into live banking operations, creating an important case study for institutions now deciding where AI should be deployed, how value should be measured and how governance should evolve as adoption scales.

Manaf Gardner Associates and Peking University have developed this programme for senior leaders across banking and financial services. It brings together PHBS faculty, senior practitioners from Ping An Group and WeBank Credit Technology, real banking cases, a live build of an AI application, and visits across Shenzhen's financial and technology ecosystem, including Tencent, Ping An Group and the China Merchants Group History Museum.

Participants will engage in faculty-led sessions, real‑world banking case studies, company visits, and a hands‑on AI workshop. The programme traces the evolution of AI technologies and their expanding business applications, moving beyond conversational tools into data analysis, workflow automation, and business execution. Leaders will examine how AI is reshaping decision‑making, operating models, governance structures, and organisational design.

By the end of the programme, participants will gain a systematic, practice-oriented perspective on AI strategy and digital transformation, enabling them to envision the future architecture of banking and financial institutions with clarity and confidence.

About peking University (phbs)

Peking University (PHBS) is highly ranked and globally recognized, holding the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and consistently placing the top business schools in Asia and worldwide.

In the 2026 QS Executive MBA Rankings, PHBS ranked 47th globally, 7th in Asia-Pacific, and 1st in Mainland China, affirming its leadership in executive education.

KEY BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME

Analyse and evaluate how leading Chinese banks and financial institutions are applying AI at scale and assess the relevance of these practices to their own context.
Demonstrate practical application of AI by engaging with banking cases, live demonstrations, and coding workshops, moving beyond conversational AI into business execution.
Critically assess AI’s impact on customer engagement, operations, decision-making, organisational structures, and operating models, identifying both opportunities and risks.
Formulate actionable strategies for AI adoption, governance, and transformation by adapting lessons from China’s financial services sector to their own institutions.
Cultivate an adaptive and responsible mindset towards AI innovation, embracing experimentation, ethical awareness, and openness to organisational change.

Programme at a Glance

SUNDAY- 29 NOVEMBER
MORNING

AFTERNOON
OPTIONAL: Shenzhen Technology Tour: Explore the Future
EVENING
MONDAY- 30 NOVEMBER
MORNING
OPENING CEREMONY
Investment Logic in the Age of AI
- Professor Liangyi Ouyang
AFTERNOON
Generative AI in Mainland China’s Financial Institutions
- Dr Jie Wu
EVENING
WELCOME DINNER
TUESDAY- 1 DECEMBER
MORNING
WORKSHOP
From Chat to Coding – AI Applications in Financial Service
- Dr Liang Li
AFTERNOON
SITE VISIT
Tencent Headquarters
- Dr Jie Wu
EVENING
FREE TIME
WEDNESDAY- 2 DECEMBER
MORNING
SITE VISIT
China Merchants Group History Museum
AFTERNOON
SITE VISIT
Ping An Group
- Dr Jing Xiao
EVENING
Free time
THURSDAY- 3 DECEMBER
MORNING
Artificial Intelligence and Wealth Management
- Professor Baixiao Liu
AFTERNOON
WORKSHOP
Reflection and Sharing Session
- Facilitated by MGA
EVENING
Farewell Dinner
FRIDAY- 4 DECEMBER
MORNING
SITE VISIT
China Merchants Group History Museum
- Professor Yinuo Tang
AFTERNOON
SITE VISIT
AI Native Organisations
- Professor Kun Zhang
Closing Ceremony
EVENING

Participant Profile

Designed for C-suite executives and senior leaders with enterprise, business line or functional responsibility across:

Commercial and Islamic Banks
Investment Banks
Digital Banks
Asset Managers
Wealth Managers
Private Equity Firms
Fintechs
Development Financial Institutions
Insurers and Takaful Operators

Programme Faculty

Professor Kun Zhang

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Professor Liangyi Ouyang

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Professor Tony Liu Baixiao

Professor Yinuo Tang

Dr Jie Wu

Dr Liang Li

Dr Jing Xiao

Dr James Rae

Programme Venue

Academic sessions take place at Peking University, located on Peking University’s Shenzhen campus in University Town. PHBS’s Shenzhen campus is strategically located in University Town, Nanshan District, giving participants direct access to China’s leading technology and finance companies, such as Tencent and Ping An Group.

This proximity makes company visits highly practical and valuable, as many of these companies’ headquarters are within 30 to 40 minutes of the campus. Transport to scheduled programme sessions and site visits is provided.

Accommodation
Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan
Located in the vibrant Nanshan District, Sheraton Shenzhen Nanshan is approximately a five-minute walk from University Town Metro Station and about a 15-minute walk from Peking University (PHBS), offering convenient access for programme participants.
Welcome Dinner Venue
Thousand & One Restaurant
Thousand & One Restaurant located in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District and specialises in traditional Xinjiang Muslim cuisine. Known for its distinctive regional flavours and inviting dining atmosphere, the restaurant offers a welcoming setting for guests to gather and connect. This will be the venue for the Welcome Dinner for participants of the programme.

GETTING TO SHENZHEN

Shenzhen lies on China's southern coast, bordering Hong Kong, and is home to many of China's leading technology and financial companies.

Travelling by air:

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is about 30 minutes from the recommended hotel, with direct flights from Kuala Lumpur. Participants may also travel through Hong Kong International Airport and continue to Shenzhen by cross-border coach or ferry.

Visa:

At the time of publication, Malaysian passport holders may enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, including business travel, under the mutual visa exemption arrangement. Participants should check current entry requirements before travel.

Dining and Prayer:

Halal dining is arranged throughout the programme. Prayer space is available at PHBS and the hotel, with time set aside for Friday prayers.

Payments and Connectivity:

Mobile payments are widely used in China, and access to some international websites and applications is restricted. MGA will provide a pre-departure briefing covering payments, connectivity and practical joining information.

About PEKING UNIVERSITY (PHBS)

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Professor Kun Zhang

Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, PHBS

Professor Zhang is Director of the PHBS Executive Development Programme Office and Executive Director of its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. His work covers corporate strategy, innovation management and business models. He leads AI Native Organisations.

Professor Liangyi Ouyang

Deputy Dean and Associate Professor, PHBS

Professor Ouyang is a CFA charterholder whose research covers financial engineering, derivatives, securities investment, investment banking and behavioural finance. He leads AI Value Creation and Investment Logic, bringing a first-principles view of value, scarcity and competitive advantage.

Professor Tony Liu Baixiao

Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Programme, PHBS

Professor Liu is a tenured Associate Professor and directs the Asset Management Research Center at the PHBS Financial Research Institute. His research has appeared in the Journal of Financial Economics, the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Management Science. He leads Artificial Intelligence and Wealth Management.

Professor Yinuo Tang

Tenured Associate Professor, PHBS

Professor Tang's research covers corporate strategy, internationalisation and platform competition. He was previously a senior strategy specialist at ByteDance and a mentor to the WeBank FinTech Accelerator. He leads From Global Playbooks to Agentic Decision Making.

Dr Jie Wu

Chief Data Officer, WeBank Credit Technology

Dr Wu leads enterprise platforms for AI agents and vertical financial large language models, connecting advanced algorithms with production financial systems. His earlier work includes fraud detection using graph analytics for major commercial banks.

He holds a PhD in Applied Physics and a master's degree in Mathematics from Stanford University, and the CFA, FRM and CAIA designations.

Dr Liang Li

AI Implementation Specialist and Visiting Professor of AI, City University of Hong Kong

Dr Li works on real-world AI implementation and deployment with banks, insurers and major corporations and has delivered executive programmes across Asia, including Malaysia and Indonesia. He leads From Chat to Business Execution, including the live build of a Relationship Manager Cockpit.

Dr Jing Xiao

Chief Scientist, Ping An Group

Dr Xiao leads Ping An's AI research and development and its deployment across finance, healthcare and smart cities, bringing a first-hand view of implementing AI across one of China's largest financial groups. An IEEE Fellow with more than 100 granted US patents, he holds a PhD from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.