According to ePayLinks CEO and e-banking specialist David Zuo (GEMBA 2021), entrepreneurship is not just about enthusiasm or a dream, it is also about understanding local culture, the industry/market you’re walking into and allocating resources.

Prior to getting into the payment business, David acquired a technical background. After studying computer sciences and working as a software developer in Canada, he developed an interest in finance which ultimately led him to the banking sector. David then spent five years with ATB Financial, a well-recognized Canadian financial institution as a system analyst.

A strong desire to do something new, however, led him on a winding entrepreneurial journey through mobile gaming, coffee and e-commerce. During his time as an entrepreneur, he saw many people succeed in starting their own businesses, but he also saw many fail.

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The region’s numerous ports also facilitate the free flow of goods and services, which require cross-border payments and transactions, he adds.

The future prospects of e-banking

David joined ePayLinks as CEO in 2022, overseeing the company’s strategic planning and operations. Established in 1999, ePayLinks is a third-party retail and internet payment service provider, providing domestic and cross-border payment solutions for Chinese and international companies.

“In the next three to four years, e-banking will be required more than ever, as clients will be in greater need of more solutions, especially those providing better transaction charges, lower interest charges, and more streamlined procedures,” he says.

Although Chinese digital payment platforms such as WeChat and Alipay have made payment easier and more convenient for individuals, transactions amongst businesses are more complicated.

“The business needs for e-banking are all there – it is all about what we can do,” David says.

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Going for CEIBS Global EMBA – A pursuit of diversity and global connection

Looking to map the next move in his professional career path, David sought out a platform which would allow him to connect with other like-minded people. In the end, he joined the CEIBS Global EMBA programme to expand his network and get global exposure.

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