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HKMA has launched Phase 2 of its e-HKD Pilot Programme
15 Mar 2024
Building on the success and experience of Phase 1, the next phase will delve deeper into select pilots from Phase 1 where an e-HKD could add unique value, namely programmability, tokenisation and atomic settlement, as well as explore new use cases that have not been covered in the previous phase.
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Announcing Blocktober #24: Hong Kong's Month Convening Flagship Web3 Events
15 Mar 2024
Web3 Harbour and InvestHK today announced Blocktober #24, a first of its kind strategic public-private collaboration that will bring three weeks of world-class events and experiences dedicated to Web3 innovation and exploration to Hong Kong from October 14 to November 1, 2024.
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Time to switch up Hong Kong’s international financial centre playbook in the Year of the Loong
07 Mar 2024
Today the world is changing, merging and shaping at every turn. New forces are shaping the way we know financial services and fintech today. Hong Kong is in the heart of where this redefinition of fintech is happening. Where new models are being created, rules for a new world are being shaped and in which frontier technologies are generating new opportunities.
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Green Fintech Map launch showcases Hong Kong’s edge in sustainable finance
01 Mar 2024
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group launched the Prototype Hong Kong Green Fintech Map with Cyberport and Invest Hong Kong to help corporates and financial firms identify Green Fintech solutions that meet their business needs. The Map is a directory of over 50 Green Fintech firms operating in Hong Kong.
News
08 Feb 2024
The Government launched a public consultation on legislative proposals to introduce a licensing regime for providers of OTC trading services of virtual assets. The consultation will last for two months until April 12, 2024.
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HK's role as Int' financial centre attracts licensed fintech company to set up global headquarters
05 Feb 2024
InvestHK announced that it has assisted a licensed fintech company, EVIDENT Platform Services Limited, to set up its global headquarters in HK, offering the world's first tokenised private limited partnership fund investing in the aviation sector, in partnership with Anisos Capital Group.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Hong Kong Fintech Landscape
22 Jan 2024
Hong Kong is an international FinTech hub characterised by a diverse and dynamic landscape. Download the fact sheet to learn more about the Hong Kong Fintech landscape.