Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong has launched a five-year fintech strategy, Fintech 2030, aimed at enhancing its position as a leading fintech hub through responsible advancements in artificial intelligence and tokenisation initiatives [1][4]. Group 1: Fintech Strategy Overview - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to implement over 40 initiatives to integrate AI in finance, develop a financial tokenisation ecosystem, and improve data and payment infrastructure [1]. - Fintech 2030 represents the third phase of Hong Kong's fintech strategy, following the introduction of digital banks in 2017 and a focus on practical applications in 2021 [3][4]. Group 2: Key Initiatives and Goals - The primary goal of Fintech 2030 is to prepare Hong Kong for future developments in the fintech sector, emphasizing resilience and in-depth development [4]. - The first project under this strategy is expected to be the settlement of tokenised money market funds, likely to be launched by the end of the year [4][5]. Group 3: Tokenisation and Cross-Border Trade - The HKMA aims to establish a comprehensive settlement system for tokenised money market funds, allowing banks to use tokenised deposits and central bank digital currency for settlements [5]. - Discussions are ongoing with the central banks of Brazil and Thailand to utilize blockchain and tokenisation for more efficient and cost-effective cross-border trade transactions, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises [6].