DL Holdings Explores AI's Role in Finance, Real Estate at Hong Kong Forum
Nearly 400 investors, family office representatives, and financial professionals gathered at Cloud 39 in Central Hong Kong on June 5 for DL Holdings Group's fourth "Victoria Harbour Night Talk" forum. The event focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping global investment and creating opportunities for Hong Kong's financial sector.
Andy Chen, chairman and CEO of DL Holdings, opened the forum by comparing the current AI wave to historical industrial revolutions. He said the shift will create profound changes in social structures and commercial opportunities for those positioned to act.
AI's Early Penetration Into Finance
The first panel examined AI's impact on traditional finance. Ben Cheng, CEO of C Capital, said AI application in finance remains in its early stages, with the core challenge being whether it can generate real returns and deliver measurable commercial value.
Yuanchun Xu, CEO of Xiaoice Technology, identified decision-making agents as the year's biggest AI development. These systems will shift decision-making nodes from humans to artificial intelligence over time, he said.
Stephen Cheung, executive director and CEO of YF Life Insurance, said AI will displace repetitive, standardized roles while creating new ones. In insurance marketing, knowing how to leverage AI effectively is becoming a core skill.
Dan Kong, COO of Video Rebirth, noted that AI video generation technology is already disrupting entry-level animation design, visual effects, and post-production editing roles. Creativity and aesthetic judgment will become more critical as routine tasks automate.
Digital Finance and Real-World Assets
A second panel focused on digital finance's shift from experimental technology toward infrastructure and real applications. Experts said the convergence of real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins will drive the next phase of development.
Geoff Jiang, CEO of Yunfeng Financial Group, said RWA development has moved beyond simple asset issuance into circulation matching and 24-hour trading. The priority now is building foundational infrastructure for future applications.
Vincent Ng, Co-Head of Asia at Partners Group, described his firm's work tokenizing data centers, infrastructure, music royalties, sports rights, and healthcare assets. Tokenization opens private market access to investors who previously couldn't participate, he said.
Andy Zhou, CEO of AntPool, emphasized that mining and consensus mechanisms convert real-world resources into network security. RWA and stablecoins depend on this foundation, he added.
Eugene Cheung, CCO of OSL, said RWA represents blockchain technology gaining acceptance from traditional financial institutions. Compliance capability remains the critical prerequisite for institutions to operate at scale.
DL Holdings Launches Three AI Platforms
DL Holdings unveiled three products to capitalize on AI and digital finance opportunities. NeuralFin, a subsidiary, has grown to over 100,000 users with features including AI-powered video creation from research reports, AI wealth advisors, and investment tracking tools.
Rice vault, NeuralFin's social wealth platform for mainland China users, launched on the App Store and Android markets. The platform emphasizes easy-to-understand professional content and community discussion features.
ARTi, an AI investment research platform, records and validates investment decisions across multiple data sources and AI analysts. The system tracks judgment accuracy over time, converting personal decision-making history into quantifiable capability assets, said CEO Eason Zhang.
ONE Carmel: Merging Real Estate, Art, and Technology
Crystal Jiang, co-founder of DL Holdings and founder of ONE Carmel, presented a long-term vision combining European artistic culture, Asian living aesthetics, and technology innovation. The project is entering its 4.0 phase with partnerships from leading European cultural institutions.
ONE Carmel plans to introduce a longevity and wellness center exploring integrated approaches to art, philanthropy, health, and intelligent living. Jiang described the project not as conventional real estate but as a "legacy" for the next generation.
For real estate and construction professionals, this represents a shift toward premium asset development that integrates cultural and technological components. Learn more about AI for Real Estate & Construction.
Financial Performance and Market Outlook
DL Holdings issued a profit alert on May 28, projecting 2026 fiscal year profit of HK$330 million to HK$370 million, representing 240% to 270% year-on-year growth.
Special guest Adrian Cheng attended the gala dinner following the forum. Investor Lin Ruiyang shared remarks about how DL's family office provided support beyond investments, including education planning, overseas asset allocation, and trust arrangements.
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