Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) announced the official launch of its “FUTU NEXT” Initiative on the occasion of the Company's 14th anniversary. Described by the company as a comprehensive, future-oriented social impact strategy, the initiative commits HK$300 million in cash over the next five years, alongside dedicated training and employment resources, to support scientific research innovation and talent development across Hong Kong universities and to create expanded internship and career opportunities for young people.

What the Name Signals

According to Futu, the name “FUTU NEXT” encapsulates the Company's strategic roadmap for the future and its long-term commitment to Hong Kong's next generation. The company breaks the name into four elements: Nurture talent; Empower growth with resources and opportunities; eXplore new frontiers; and Transform innovative concepts into tangible societal value.

The Chinese name Kai Yuen (“啟源”) reflects, in the company's words, a simple wish: to inspire young minds and bring talented people together. Futu said the name marks the opening of a new chapter for the Company while reinforcing its belief that talent is the driving force behind continuous innovation in the fintech industry.

Alignment With Government Youth Priorities

Futu said the “FUTU NEXT” initiative actively aligns with the HKSAR Government's First Five-Year Plan and the strategic priorities set forth in the latest Policy Address, which place youth development at the core of Hong Kong's ambition to reinforce its status as an international financial and innovation and technology hub.

The company said it recognizes that its future is closely intertwined with the city's prosperity. By adopting a youth-centric approach, Futu said it aims to empower academic research, support student aspirations, and contribute corporate strength to building Hong Kong into a global magnet for top-tier talent.

First Milestone: Intended Collaboration With HKU

As the first milestone under “FUTU NEXT”, Futu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Intended Collaboration with The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to establish a strategic partnership spanning three key pillars:

  • Industry-University-Research integration
  • Education and talent development
  • Employment support

Under the partnership, Futu and HKU will advance research in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields, including quantum computing, AI and trusted AI agents, and FinTech, while donating to establish scholarships to recognize outstanding students. Futu will also foster student innovation and entrepreneurship by providing expanded internship and career opportunities, which the company said will empower young talent to validate their ideas and gain hands-on experience in real-world business scenarios.

Futu plans to expand this collaborative framework to more top-tier universities and leading institutions in Hong Kong over the next five years.

FUTU NEXT Foundation

To extend its impact into the broader community, Futu marked its 14th anniversary by initiating preparations to establish an independent FUTU NEXT Foundation. Looking beyond university campuses, the Foundation is intended to serve as an independent, professional platform dedicated to the wider social ecosystem.

Its mandate will encompass supporting youth innovation, cross-disciplinary tech R&D, aiding underprivileged groups, and advancing sustainable, inclusive social development. Futu described the Foundation as its enduring blueprint for giving back to Hong Kong.

CEO Comments

Mr. Leaf Hua Li, Futu's Founder, Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Technology Committee, said: "Futu has been fortunate to be part of Hong Kong's fintech development. We started in Hong Kong 14 years ago with a small team, a modest office and lines of code. Today, we serve tens of millions of users around the world. This city gave us room to grow and opened up opportunities for us. The HKSAR Government published Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan. The 2026 Policy Address also set out an integrated approach to education, science and technology, and talent development, alongside support for young people's growth and employment. This long-term vision strengthens my belief that Hong Kong's future depends on the creativity of each new generation."

He added: "Attracting talented people matters. Helping them develop matters just as much. Starting with our university campuses, we want to turn our confidence in Hong Kong's future into practical support for research, talent development and opportunities to learn through experience. Meanwhile, a Company's growth depends on the society around it. As we continue to improve our technology and products, we also want to put the resources and capabilities we have built to broader use for the benefit of society. This is a commitment we intend to honour over the long term."

About Futu

Futu Holdings Limited is an advanced fintech company offering fully digital financial services in multiple markets. Futu was listed on Nasdaq on March 8, 2019. It offers market data, financial news, interactive social features and investor education on its proprietary one-stop digital platforms Futubull and Moomoo. Its subsidiaries provide investing services including trading and clearing services for United States, Hong Kong SAR, China Connect, Singaporean, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Malaysian and Korean stocks, margin financing and securities lending, crypto trading, and wealth management.