许正宇又指，与国际对接向来为香港强项，将以此作为定位，积极助力内地CCER标准"输出国际"。当 局首要工作，是联同内地监管及相关机构，研究应如何参与国际碳市场，包括制定自愿碳信用的标准和 方法等，并推动整套体系在国际上获得认可， 他又提到，未来亦会争取中资机构的海外减排项目，到港交所的自愿碳市场挂牌交易，长远会与大湾区 碳市场合作，试验跨境交易结算路径，以及碳市场互联互通，但强调碳市场的本质与股市不同，并非投 资或投机，而是用来满足减排需要，以达至碳中和的工具。 他表示，内地的自愿碳市场CCER，目前尚在转型阶段，并只允许国内公司参与，外资无法进场，香港 可以用"国际对接"的定位，助力内地CCER标准"输出国际"。 智通财经APP获悉，香港财经事务及库务局局长许正宇表示，香港具备独特优势，可担当内地与国际对 接的关键桥梁，短期将先参与内地商讨制定自愿碳信用的标准及方法，随后可争取中资在海外的减排项 目来港上架交易，长远则致力探索碳市场的互联互通。 ...

Economic Growth and Financial System - Hong Kong's economy is expected to grow by 2% to 3% this year, marking a positive turnaround since the current administration took office [1] - The government aims to strengthen Hong Kong's financial system, regaining its position as the third global financial center according to the Global Financial Centers Index [1] Stock Market Enhancement - The Hang Seng Index has risen over 20% since the beginning of the year, with average daily trading volume nearing 250 billion HKD, almost doubling from last year [2] - New stock fundraising has reached over 130 billion HKD by the end of August, representing a nearly sixfold year-on-year increase, making Hong Kong the top global market for new listings [2] - Initiatives include assisting mainland tech companies in financing through a "Tech Enterprise Line," optimizing the main board listing mechanism, and exploring a T+1 settlement cycle [2] Bond Market Development - The government plans to solidify Hong Kong's status as a bond center by enhancing financial infrastructure and creating a centralized platform for managing various assets [3] - Collaboration with international markets, including Switzerland and the UAE, is being pursued to expand the bond market [3] - The Securities and Futures Commission is exploring the feasibility of an electronic bond trading platform and promoting a commercial repo market [3] Currency Market Growth - Hong Kong is the largest offshore RMB business hub, with plans to enhance liquidity and global reach through new RMB financing arrangements [5] - The government will issue more RMB bonds and explore using RMB for government expenditures [5] Gold Market Expansion - The government has accepted recommendations to develop Hong Kong into a regional gold storage hub, aiming to exceed 2,000 tons in three years [6] - Initiatives include establishing a central clearing system for gold transactions and promoting the issuance of gold investment products [7] Insurance and Asset Management - The government will revise regulations to lower capital requirements for infrastructure investments, promoting insurance participation in financing [8] - Hong Kong is expected to become the largest cross-border wealth management center, with significant growth in investment accounts from mainland investors [9] Financial Technology Advancement - The Monetary Authority is advancing the Ensemble project to support the development of tokenized markets and improve risk management [10] - Legislative proposals are being developed for digital asset trading and custody services [10] Sustainable Finance Initiatives - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange launched an international carbon trading platform, aiming to enhance cooperation with the Greater Bay Area on carbon market development [11] International Trade and Infrastructure - The government is focused on enhancing international trade networks and infrastructure connectivity, including cross-border railway projects to improve regional integration [12]