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HKMA's 2026 Green Fintech Symposium promotes smarter finance for net-zero transition (with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraged the financial sector to harness technology and data in channelling capital more effectively toward the low-carbon transition at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11).

     "Achieving a net‑zero and climate‑resilient economy is not just about mobilising more capital; it is about deploying capital more intelligently," said the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, in his opening remarks at the Symposium. "We need finance that is sharply targeted to ensure capital flows to high-impact decarbonisation projects, guard against the risks of greenwashing, and respond agilely to the complexities of real economy transition."

     His remarks set the tone for the Symposium hosted by the HKMA, which drew over 450 in-person and online participants, echoing the theme "Smarter Finance for a Greener Transition." Through a fireside chat and panel discussions at the Symposium, policymakers, global investors and financiers, and technology leaders exchanged insights on the evolving green fintech landscape. Topics included smart transition infrastructure, AI-driven sustainable finance, as well as success stories and real-world implementation.

     A highlight of the Symposium was the solution showcase, which spotlighted outstanding home-grown green fintech solutions through on-stage presentations and exhibition booths. These innovative solutions have the potential to help banks and corporates in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and beyond address issues in environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, carbon markets, climate risk management, ESG disclosure, and sustainable finance.
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     The Symposium, which brought the Hong Kong Green Week 2026 to a close, is supported by the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Invest Hong Kong, and the One Earth Alliance.
 
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The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, delivers opening remarks at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11).
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraged the financial sector to harness technology and data in channelling capital more effectively toward the low-carbon transition at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11). Photo shows the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue (centre), and Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA Mr Arthur Yuen (second left), with representatives of the supporting organisations: the Chief Executive Officer, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Mr Jean-Louis Tse (first left); Vice Chairman of Regal Hotels Group and Founder of One Earth Alliance, Ms Poman Lo (third left); Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong , Ms Loretta Lee (third right); the Chief Financial Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Mr Edmond Lau (second right); and Associate Director, GreenTech, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Howard Lee (first right) taking group photo.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraged the financial sector to harness technology and data in channelling capital more effectively toward the low-carbon transition at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11). Photo shows (from left) Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA Mr Arthur Yuen moderating a fireside chat at the Symposium with Global Head of Sustainable Finance & Transition of HSBC, Ms Natalie Blyth; and Global Co-Head of Climate Transition Strategy & Head of Sustainability of KKR, Mr Emmanuel Lagarrigue.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encouraged the financial sector to harness technology and data in channelling capital more effectively toward the low-carbon transition at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11). Photo shows (from left) Centre Head of BIS Innovation Hub Hong Kong, Ms Bénédicte Nolens, moderating a panel discussion at the Symposium with Head of Sustainable Finance Data Solutions of Bloomberg, Ms Jessica Bennett; Partner of ERM Hong Kong, Jason Chang; Managing Director and Head of Physical Risk of MSCI, Mr Matthew Eby; and the Chief Technologist Asia-Pacific of Amazon Web Services, Mr Olivier Klein.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraged the financial sector to harness technology and data in channelling capital more effectively toward the low-carbon transition at the 2026 Green Fintech Symposium, the grand finale of Hong Kong Green Week today (September 11). Photo shows (from left) Associate Director, GreenTech of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Howard Lee, moderating a panel discussion at the Symposium with Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of YoujiVest Hong Kong, Mr David Bi; the Chief Executive Officer of Negawatt Zero2, Mr Arthur Lam; the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InnoBlock Technology, Mr Kevin Ng; and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BlueOnion, Ms Elsa Pau.