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

     The inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Shenzhen Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting was held in Nansha, Guangzhou, from March 23 to 24. The meeting was hosted by the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) Guangdong Office and attended by representatives from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong Insurance Authority, Monetary Authority of Macao, and NFRA Shenzhen Office. Officials from relevant departments of the NFRA, Guangdong Province and Guangzhou Municipal Government were also invited to attend.
      
     During the meeting, participants exchanged views on industry developments, supervisory work and latest market trends. They also discussed other key topics including banking support for the development of the international innovation and technology hub in the Greater Bay Area, regulatory oversight of AI development and application in the banking sector, as well as insurance services to enhance high-quality city development, facilitation of convenient cross-boundary medical insurance services, and the protection of consumer interests. Through enhanced financial regulatory co-operation and consensus building among Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Shenzhen, the meeting actively promoted high-quality development of the banking and insurance sectors, contributing to the stable development of financial markets and consumer protection.

Ends/Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:00

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