Core Insights - The article discusses the launch of Fintech 2030, the third stage of Hong Kong's fintech strategy, aimed at enhancing collaboration between banks and other sectors, particularly in AI and data utilization [2][4][5]. Group 1: Fintech 2030 Overview - Fintech 2030 is designed to drive collaboration across various sectors, building on previous initiatives from 2017 and 2021 [2][4]. - The initiative includes over 40 projects under a five-year roadmap, focusing on data, AI, resilience, and tokenization (DART) [5]. Group 2: AI and Data Utilization - Project Noor aims to create an AI model assessment framework for the banking sector, helping manage AI-related risks [4]. - The importance of high-quality data is emphasized, as it is crucial for the effective application of AI in banking services [6]. Group 3: Collaboration and Innovation - Banks, technology firms, academia, and other industry participants are encouraged to collaborate for responsible innovation [5]. - A specific example of collaboration is mentioned, where a bank partnered with a telecommunications provider to explore anti-fraud measures [3]. Group 4: Data Infrastructure and Support for SMEs - Hong Kong plans to enhance its next-generation data infrastructure to better utilize data and AI, particularly to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in securing loans through transaction records [7]. - The expansion of data sets available on the Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) is planned, including government data to improve data analytics capabilities [8].