The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers co-hosted the 2025 Green Fintech Symposium and announced the results of the 2025 Green Fintech Competition today (September 12). Both the Symposium and the Competition are supported by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, and Invest Hong Kong. 

     The Symposium received an overwhelming response, attracting near 500 in-person and online participants from banks, investment firms, corporates, technology firms, regulatory authorities, and academia to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in green fintech.

     In his opening remarks, the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, underscored the importance of innovation in sustainability and the crucial role that green fintech plays in addressing pressing sustainability challenges. "We must forge partnerships across finance, technology, regulation, and businesses to effectively confront the complex, interconnected challenges posed by global climate change," he stated.
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     This sentiment resonated throughout the fireside chat and panel discussions at the Symposium, which drew together experts from the financial, technology, and public sectors to discuss the application of artificial intelligence and big data to green fintech, the importance of innovation to Asia's low-carbon transition, and the commercialisation of green fintech solutions.

     A highlight of the event was the announcement of the results of the 2025 Green Fintech Competition. The Competition attracted over 140 entries from 26 jurisdictions this year, marking over 60 per cent increase from the inaugural event in 2023. At the Symposium, the winners under the five competition themes presented and showcased their innovative solutions and had the opportunity to network with key players in the local green and sustainable finance ecosystem. Details of the winning entries are set out at the Annex.

Ends/Friday, September 12, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:42

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