The application of Machine Learning in Quantitative & Algorithmic Trading
This talk explores the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in quantitative and algorithmic trading, highlighting its applications, opportunities, and challenges. We begin by introducing core ML concepts—supervised, unsupervised learning —and their relevance to financial markets. The discussion then covers practical applications, including predictive modeling for asset price movements, volume prediction and forecasting, Algo recommendations, clustering stock characteristics and applications in high-frequency trading strategies.
Speaker:
Professor WeiJian Pan, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering, CUHK
Moderator:
Prof. CK Chan
Programme Director, MSc FinTech, Faculty of Engineering
Professor of Practice in FinTech
Secretary, CUHK Engineering FinTech Applied Research (CEFAR) Academy
Date : 18 June 2025 (Wed)
Time : 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Language : English
Venue : Emerald Room, CUHK Business School Town Centre
(Unit B, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong)
About the Speaker :
Professor WeiJian Pan is an Adjunct Professor in FinTech at CUHK, where he has taught Quantitative and Algorithmic Trading since January 2021.
As Head of Quantitative Research for Asia Equity Algorithmic Trading at Bank of America Securities, He leads a team focused on the design, research, and implementation of algorithmic trading strategies. He began his career in 2008 at Merrill Lynch in London as a Quantitative Researcher. In 2010, he relocated to Hong Kong, joining the Algorithmic Trading & Quantitative Strategies Group. Currently, as Managing Director, he oversees the equity algorithmic trading quant team, driving innovative solutions for global markets.
Professor Pan holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics (2001) and a Master of Science in Optical Sciences (2004) from Fudan University, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham (2008).
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The CUHK FinTech Seminar Series is co-organized by the CEFAR Academy and the Asia-Pacific Institute of Business (APIB). Industry practitioners are invited to campus to share their areas of expertise. We see the advantage of bringing together the academia and industry experts, providing a platform to carry out fruitful and productive discussions, encourage the exchange of ideas and promote future collaboration opportunities. CUHK students may also widen their exposure and receive some enlightenment in their career development.
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