GREEN FINANCE
Hong Kong's Green Bond Revolution: $10B in Tokenised Carbon Credits on Public Blockchain
Hong Kong leads in green finance with tokenized green bonds and is exploring $10B in tokenized carbon credits. Current projects indicate strong potential for growth.
HKMA Unveils Phase 2A Prototype for Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority initiates a public consultation on the Phase 2A prototype of the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, introducing significant enhancements to promote green finance.
BIS Advances Technology in Finance: Quantum, AI, and Green Initiatives for 2024
The Bank for International Settlements announces six innovative projects for 2024, focusing on quantum security, AI, and green finance, to enhance global financial system resilience.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Propels Web3 Expansion
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul, has highlighted the growing significance of digital entertainment as an economic sector. The government has allocated HKD 50 million to support a thriving Web3 ecosystem, with over 180 companies involved.
Hong Kong Aims to Lead in Green Finance and Web 3.0, Says Financial Secretary
Hong Kong is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in two new fields: green finance and Web 3.0, according to a recent speech by the city's Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
China and Singapore establish task force for green finance cooperation
China and Singapore have formed a task force to collaborate on green and transition finance initiatives. The China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF) will focus on developing financial standards, products, and technologies to support a low-carbon future in the region. The task force will also facilitate greater public-private sector collaboration and strengthen sustainability bond market connectivity.
Blockchain Unleashed at the United Nations General Assembly on the Global Crisis
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old has been on the headlines for the global climate crisis movement and has delivered a compelling speech at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).