The Hong Kong Academy of Finance will open applications for the 2027 intake of its Financial Leaders Programme on Oct. 15. The part-time programme is aimed at high-potential senior financial executives from diverse backgrounds who are about one or two levels below the chief executive officer position. Participants will engage directly with global and local leaders across sectors, build cross-sector professional networks and develop strategic perspectives on macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 4. Launched in 2022 with support from Hong Kong’s financial regulators and participating institutions, the programme has enrolled more than 100 future financial leaders.