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Signifying the major research collaboration across the two HKUST campuses in Clearwater Bay and Guangzhou, a joint research report series by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) analyzes Hong Kong’s progress and outlines steps to enhance its role as a green finance leader. The research team, composed of experts from both campuses, underscores the necessity for Hong Kong to refine its strategies. By doing so, the city could bolster its competitiveness in the international green finance landscape, thereby positioning itself as a preeminent center for green and sustainable bonds.

In a collaborative effort to explore the potential of the Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), the School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School), in partnership with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) under the Hong Kong Academy of Finance hosted today the International Conference on Central Bank Digital Currencies and Payment Systems.  Attended by participants from academia, central banks, financial institutions and fintech firms, this event brought together experts from international financial institutions, central banks, and universities across Asia, Europe, and North America to shed light on a wide range of critical CBDC-related topics, including policy implications, technological innovations, operational challenges and industry dynamics. 

The collaboration represents the latest efforts of the academia and private sector in support of the exploration and experimentation of a CBDC in Hong Kong.

Three research projects led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) were today awarded a combined total of HK$167 million by the Research Grants Council (RGC)’s Areas of Excellence (AoE) Scheme and the Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) 2023/24. HKUST also leads the highest number of funded projects among all local universities, and has secured the largest single funding amount of HK$87.1 million for one of its projects. The three studies - covering climate change forecast and mitigation in the Greater Bay Area, landslide risk management, as well as regulation of digital assets in Hong Kong, will receive approximately HK$142 million from the RGC.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today announced its partnership with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to pioneer a course on Sustainable Finance.  The HKUST-HKEX partnership reflects a joint effort to nurture the next generation of talent for one of the fastest growing segments in today’s investment and fund management industry and in support Hong Kong to be a global green finance hub. This is the first time that HKEX partners with a university in Asia in offering an executive education course in this important field.

The new program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to fill the talent gap for green and sustainable finance experts.