Fifth Hong Kong-Switzerland Financial Dialogue
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The fifth Hong Kong-Switzerland Financial Dialogue was held virtually today (January 27). The Dialogue, co-organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) under the Federal Department of Finance of Switzerland, aims to foster financial services collaboration between Hong Kong and Switzerland and facilitate exchange of views on important issues surrounding the global financial system.
The Dialogue was chaired by Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Edmond Lau, and Deputy State Secretary for International Finance at the Federal Department of Finance of Switzerland, Mr Stefan Flückiger. Representatives from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, the Swiss National Bank, SIF, HKMA and Securities and Futures Commission also attended this bilateral dialogue. Participants from Hong Kong and Switzerland discussed regional and domestic outlook and policy challenges, as well as the latest development and potential collaboration in the areas of (i) Fintech, (ii) wealth management, and (iii) sustainable finance.
Ends/Thursday, January 27, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:50
Issued at HKT 19:50
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