EFS...
Economics and Finance Society BEA HKUSU (EFS) is one of the largest non-profit-making student-run organizations in The University of Hong Kong since its establishment in 1940. EFS was once named Economics Society, as School of Economics was renamed as School of Economics and Finance in 1994, Economics Society also became today's Economics and Finance Society.
Last year, more than 1,500 students have been enrolled as members of EFS and this covers more than one-eighth of the students in The University of Hong Kong. This year, we will continue to strive for the best in fulfiling our mission.
Last year, more than 1,500 students have been enrolled as members of EFS and this covers more than one-eighth of the students in The University of Hong Kong. This year, we will continue to strive for the best in fulfiling our mission.
Mission
Founding aims
| 1 | To encourage the study of economics and finance, social and political condition, particularly those of Hong Kong and the Far East |
| 2 | To promote understanding and the general welfare among members of the Society |
| 3 | To train up future business leaders |
Motto
Commitment to Excellence
History
Economics and Finance Society has a long and splendid history of 70 years. Throughout these 70 years, we hold
steadfastly the same belief - Commitment to Excellence. Stepping into the 72nd year, we promise that we will keep the brilliance.
| 1940 | Economics Society (ES) was established |
| 1957 | Economics Society held the first Annual Ball |
| 1967 | AIESEC and Economics Society merged to form AIESEC ES |
| 1970 | The first Budget Talk was held |
| 1994 | ES changed its name to EFS |
| 2000 - 2001 | AIESEC and EFS seperated formally |
| 2007 | Economics and Finance Society, Alumni Association was established |