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Hong Kong to lay the foundations for e-HKD

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Hong Kong to lay the foundations for e-HKD

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has committed to rolling out a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) after a positive response to consultations scoping out the technical and policy perspectives.

Hong Kong deemed 'uncompetitive' by fintechs

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Hong Kong deemed 'uncompetitive' by fintechs

A survey of fintech executives has labelled Hong Kong as uncompetitive in relation to other financial centres around the world.

InvestHK opens CBDC Fast Track programme

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InvestHK opens CBDC Fast Track programme

Invest Hong Kong has opened its Global Fast Track business matching and pitching portal to the territory's central bank (HKMA) in a bid to boost the monetary authority's CBDC research.

Hong Kong publishes CBDC discussion paper

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Hong Kong publishes CBDC discussion paper

Hong Kong is pushing ahead with its exploration of a retail central bank digital currency, launching a discussion paper on the policy and design aspects of a potential e-HKD.

Blockchain can be a boon for green finance - BIS

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Blockchain can be a boon for green finance - BIS

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub is reporting a positive case for the use of distributed ledger technology in streamlining the green bond issuance process, while making it easier to track projects' positive environmental impact.

Hong Kong takes first steps on CBDC journey

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Hong Kong takes first steps on CBDC journey

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has taken the first steps on its exploration of a central bank digital currency with the release of a technical white paper on a possible 'e-HKD'.

BIS: CBDC and DLT combo outperforms correspondent banking system

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BIS: CBDC and DLT combo outperforms correspondent banking system

A prototype of multiple central bank digital currencies (mCBDCs) developed by the Bank for International Settlements and four central banks has demonstrated the potential of using digital currencies and distributed ledger technology (DLT) for cheaper and safer cross-border payments and settlements.

BIS to investigate tokenised green bonds

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BIS to investigate tokenised green bonds

The Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub has started its first green finance project, Genesis, which will explore the tokenisation of green bonds enabling investment in small denominations, combined with real-time tracking of environmental outputs.

Hong Kong goes all-in on fintech

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Hong Kong goes all-in on fintech

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is to establish a new Fintech Cross-Agency Co-ordination Group to formulate supportive policies for the local fintech ecosystem.

China and UAE central banks explore CBDC for cross-border payments

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China and UAE central banks explore CBDC for cross-border payments

The central banks of China and the United Arab Emirates are joining their counterparts in Thailand and Hong Kong on a CBDC project investigating cross-border foreign currency payments.

Hong Kong prepares for 'next era' of fintech

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Hong Kong prepares for 'next era' of fintech

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has outlined a slew of new initiatives on bank data exchange, CBDC research, trade finance digitisation and RegTech, as the island state kicks off its annual Fintech Week.

InvestHK to run fintech Fast track programme

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InvestHK to run fintech Fast track programme

Invest Hong Kong is to run a Global Fast Track programme to plug the best and brightest fintech startups directly into the territory's financial ecosystem.

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