Group 1 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is exploring the use of tokenization technology to improve the issuance, trading, and cancellation processes of carbon credits, aiming to enhance market liquidity and depth [1] - The integration of financial expertise and technological innovation in green fintech can help address climate change by expanding climate risk analysis, improving accountability in carbon markets, designing sustainable financial products, and raising necessary investments for the green economy [1] - A survey by PwC indicates that 83% of 4,000 sampled companies have invested in the development of low-carbon products and services [1] Group 2 - In 2024, the scale of green and sustainable financing in Hong Kong exceeded $80 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 60% [2] - Transition finance currently accounts for about 10% of sustainable financing in Hong Kong, highlighting the urgent need for a robust ecosystem to meet the diverse economic structures in Asia over the next 5-10 years [2] - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) emphasizes that investment strategies must consider "risk, return, and impact" as an integrated whole, with a focus on financial sustainability, economic returns, and positive environmental impacts [2] - AIIB has mobilized approximately $9.4 billion into global green projects through a blended financing model, which combines public and commercial capital to attract more social capital [2]