港深联合发布三年行动方案携手打造全球金融科技中心

Core Insights - The Hong Kong SAR government and Shenzhen's local financial management bureau jointly released an action plan to develop a global fintech center from 2025 to 2027, aiming to enhance collaboration in the fintech sector and strengthen the financial positions of both cities [1] Group 1: Strategic Objectives - The plan focuses on six dimensions to deepen fintech collaboration, aiming to create a globally competitive fintech ecosystem that supports Hong Kong's status as an international financial center and Shenzhen's development as a significant industrial financial hub [1] - Key initiatives include attracting fintech entities, establishing research and evaluation centers, and encouraging Hong Kong payment institutions to set up cross-border payment services in Shenzhen [1] Group 2: Technological Innovation - There will be increased support for the research and development of foundational fintech technologies, with encouragement for universities and enterprises to co-establish laboratories and cross-border research institutions [2] - The plan includes subsidies for computing power to reduce costs for enterprises and aims to explore cross-border financial data flow mechanisms [2] Group 3: Sectoral Integration - The action plan emphasizes the integration of fintech with various sectors, including technology finance, green finance, and digital inclusive finance, promoting innovative financing solutions and products [2] - Specific initiatives include supporting Shenzhen tech firms in utilizing Hong Kong's listing channels and promoting sustainable development offshore RMB bonds [2] Group 4: Regulatory Environment - The plan aims to enhance the regulatory framework by deepening innovative regulatory pilot cooperation and improving financial risk monitoring systems [3] - It includes the application of artificial intelligence in dynamic regulation and the incorporation of ethical reviews into the development processes of fintech companies [3] Group 5: Talent and Ecosystem Development - To foster a conducive development environment, the plan proposes talent policies to attract specialized professionals and enhance collaboration with global financial centers [3] - Various activities, such as digital finance forums and result showcases, will be organized to promote the fintech brand unique to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen region [3]