Why Does History Matter in Family Wealth Management - Power Lunches with iCube Lecture 4
In this engaging and informative lecture, HKUBS Prof. Zhiwu CHEN illustrated the lessons history has taught us about family wealth management through four vivid case studies.

Time & Location
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong Kong
About the event
In this lecture, HKU Business School Professor Zhiwu CHEN presented four vivid case studies on family wealth succession. He illustrated the winning strategies that preserved family fortunes and factors such as political and institutional forces that can lead to their loss. This fascinating masterclass has left a strong impression on the attendees.
This session marks the 4th lecture of the Power Lunches with iCube lecture series, a collaboration between HKU Business School and Hongkong Land, aimed at fostering knowledge sharing, community engagement, and thought leadership.
Speaker
Professor Zhiwu Chen
Chair Professor of Finance
Cheng Yu-Tung Professor in Finance
Director, Centre for Quantitative History
Director, Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences
Date:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue:
HKU iCube, 4005-4007, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Language:
English
Mode:
Face-to-face Sharing
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