Press Release

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has collaborated with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in the newly established Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Expert Group. Alongside four other local universities, HKU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HKMA today (October 20), marking a significant step in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange on CBDC research and development.

The HKU Department of Computer Science and The HKU-SCF FinTech Academy jointly announced the establishment of a “Virtual Asset Technology Consortium”(“VATC” )on 19 January 2023, aiming to promote and facilitate the technology development of virtual assets. The establishment of VATC provides a platform that brings the technology development of virtual assets to new heights by fostering information exchange from bringing together leaders and practitioners from different sectors. Several organizations including Cyberport Hong Kong, Hang Seng Bank, Hong Kong Blockchain Society and Standard Chartered Hong Kong have already indicated to HKU regarding their interest and support for the establishment of VATC.  VATC will be officially launched in the second quarter of 2023 and it welcomes experts and enthusiasts who are passionate about supporting the stability and continued development of virtual assets to join the consortium.

HKU-SCF FinTech Academy, Cyberport and Hong Kong Productivity Council Jointly Announce FinTech Talent Study Report Revealing the latest Demands and Challenges of FinTech Talents in Hong Kong

The HKU FinTech Index Series Project has published the 2021Q4 Hong Kong FinTech Buzz Index (FB

The HKU FinTech Index Series Project published the 2021Q3 Hong Kong FinTech Buzz Index (FBI) to gauge local FinTech companies’ outlook and the general sentiment on the sector as reported by the local press.