Longbridge Group, an AI-native financial technology company, announced that its AI arm, Longbridge AI Technologies Limited, has signed a three-year strategic partnership with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited to advance the responsible development and adoption of agentic artificial intelligence in Hong Kong.

The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration across AI research, industry engagement, talent development and innovation. Central to it is Longbridge's Hong Kong AI Lab, which aims to bring together financial institutions, technology companies, academic institutions and start-ups to explore practical applications of AI.

Focus on transparency and accountability

According to Longbridge, as AI moves from providing insights to supporting complex financial decisions, it brings new opportunities and important questions around transparency and accountability. The company said it believes closer collaboration between fintech and research communities will foster greater innovation, growth and mutual trust in AI-enabled financial solutions.

Under the arrangement, Longbridge AI will contribute its fintech expertise, AI capabilities and practical industry experience, while Cyberport will facilitate connections with its technology and innovation ecosystem. The organisations said they aim to bridge research and real-world applications while supporting Hong Kong's development as an international financial centre and AI innovation hub.

Four areas of collaboration

The strategic partnership will explore collaboration across four key areas:

  • Responsible AI research and innovation: advancing research, thought leadership and practical applications of agentic AI in Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong AI Lab: establishing a collaborative platform for research, experimentation, knowledge exchange and the exploration of AI applications
  • Industry engagement and knowledge-sharing: bringing together financial institutions, technology companies, academics and industry stakeholders through roundtables, seminars, research publications and other initiatives to encourage dialogue on responsible AI adoption
  • Talent and ecosystem development: exploring hackathons, workshops, mentorship programmes, and opportunities for start-ups and research institutions to participate in AI innovation

Executive comments

Nowa Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Longbridge, said agentic AI has the potential to fundamentally change how people interact with financial information, but that realising this potential requires more than technological capability.

“It requires trust, accountability and close collaboration across the financial ecosystem,” Zhu said.

"At Longbridge, we believe the next phase of fintech innovation will be shaped by how effectively AI can combine technological intelligence with financial expertise and responsible oversight. Through our collaboration with Cyberport and the establishment of our Hong Kong AI Lab, we hope to bring together industry expertise, research talent and technology innovation to explore practical applications of agentic AI. We see Hong Kong as an important market for advancing these conversations and helping shape the responsible adoption of AI in Hong Kong," Nowa added.

Ir Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer of Cyberport, said AI is gradually reshaping the way financial services innovate, with agentic AI offering significant potential for the industry.

"Cyberport is delighted to establish a strategic partnership with Longbridge AI Technologies Hong Kong Limited to jointly advance the responsible development and adoption of AI in financial services. Through the establishment of the AI Lab, we look forward to further fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups and academia, while facilitating the testing, validation and real-world deployment of innovative solutions. Together, we aim to seize the opportunities presented by AI-driven financial innovation and contribute to the continued development of Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem," Chan said.

Proof-of-concept initiatives

The partnership will also explore opportunities to translate research and technical developments into practical applications and proof-of-concept initiatives, while encouraging broader industry dialogue on the opportunities, challenges and safeguards associated with agentic AI in finance.

Longbridge said the collaboration forms part of its broader commitment to advancing AI-enabled financial innovation. By connecting its technology capabilities with Hong Kong's wider innovation ecosystem, the company said it aims to contribute to the responsible development of AI and support the city's continued growth as a global financial and technology hub.

About Longbridge Group

Longbridge Group describes itself as an AI-native financial technology company building trusted infrastructure that connects investors, financial institutions, AI and global financial markets. Its ecosystem comprises Longbridge Securities, an AI-powered online brokerage; LongPort, an institutional-grade trading technology and infrastructure provider offering multi-market and multi-asset solutions; and Longbridge AI, an AI-native financial data and investing platform.

Founded in 2019, Longbridge Group said it operates licensed financial businesses across multiple jurisdictions and holds 22 financial regulatory licences or qualifications across the US, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and other markets.