21 February 2022 (Monday) Greater Bay Area series - "Green and sustainable development at home and abroad: Opportunities for Hong Kong"

Feb 9, 2022

Climate change has been a widespread concern of mankind, resulting in the enactment of the Paris Agreement. To combat climate change, the Paris Agreement has sowed the seeds of green finance. Learning from the global landscape of green finance and its investment, one can observe that the investments are rising to a record high, with assets managed under sustainable investment strategies has surged significantly over the past few years. Apart from the opportunities, there also comes with some challenges across jurisdictions to promote and maintain green and sustainability development.

Coincidentally, in the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Central Government has reiterated its support for Hong Kong to further develop into a green finance centre in the Greater Bay Area and promote its financial services towards high-end and high value-added development. What are the opportunities available for financial services firms and practitioners?

Event details: Registration: e-register Date : 21 February 2022 (Monday) Time : 7:00pm to 8:30pm Channel : Zoom webinar Fee : $100 for AWAHK/ SHMWDA members and; $150 for non-members CPD : 1.5 hours Language : Cantonese

Speakers Profile:

Dr Rocky Tung Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council

Dr Tung is the Director, Head of Policy Research for the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC). He leads the team responsible for conducting policy research and industry surveys for the formulation of proposals to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and financial regulators.

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