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The Hong Kong Green Tech Summit, co-organized by the HKUST Green Finance Research Project in partnership with industry pioneers Go Impact and MioTech, marked an impactful cross-sector collaboration among leaders in academia, technology, and sustainable finance. The Summit brought together over 50 expert speakers from public and private sectors, along with ... Read More

The HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou) have jointly launched a three-part research report series titled “ Hong Kong Green Finance Policy Research Series ”, highlighting Hong Kong’s progress in green finance and the need for strategic refinement as the city aims to enhance its position as a global leader in green and sustainable finance. This study is supported by ... Read More

To support Hong Kong’s vision to develop green technology for sustainable development as an international financial center, the HKUST Business School recently convened an industry roundtable, entitled “Navigating the Convergence of Tech, Finance, and Sustainability in Establishing Hong Kong as an International Green Technology and Financial Center”. The ... Read More

The Executive Education Office of the Business School, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), successfully launched the fourth run of the Certificate in Sustainable Finance program. This six-modular program was designed to address the pressing global issue of climate change and support the Hong Kong SAR Government’s drive to ... Read More

In an effort to promote research and knowledge exchange to enhance Hong Kong’s capabilities in green finance, the HKUST Green Finance Research Project has launched a thematic website to feature the theme-based research project, entitled “ Developing Hong Kong as a Global Green Finance Centre ” , supported by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the Hong Kong ... Read More

Proficiency in digital financial skills has become an essential requirement for individuals pursuing careers in the finance and business sectors. Recognizing the importance of promoting financial literacy among young people, the Fintech and Green Finance Projects and the Undergraduate Programs Office of HKUST Business School proudly supported the Investor ... Read More

To help students navigate the latest developments and career opportunities in the dynamic green finance and green fintech sector, the Fintech and Green Finance Projects of HKUST Business School, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), organized the seminar “Unveiling the Secrets of Green ... Read More

In response to the rapidly evolving virtual asset landscape and recent market developments, HKUST Business School conducted a two-phase survey study between April and October 2023 to gauge public perceptions of virtual assets. The findings are documented in the report titled “ Public Awareness and Perception of Virtual Assets ” , which consolidates the ... Read More

Dedicated to fostering multidisciplinary talent in the field of green and sustainable finance, HKUST Business School has joined Pictet Asset Management as its Leading Academic Partner in Investing in the Future University Competition 2023 to inspire students on environmental thematic investing. With support from ten other organizations across Asia, the ... Read More

In a follow-up to the previous eNews, HKUST Business School and HSBC have released the findings from their one-week Hypothetical e-HKD pilot program. This collaboration between academia and the private sector aims to explore the potential adoption of a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Hong Kong, under the guidance of the Hong Kong Monetary ... Read More