Hong Kong Unveils Fintech 2030 Strategy Focusing on AI and Tokenisation

Hong Kong is advancing its fintech and digital asset sectors with new regulatory and strategic measures unveiled at FinTech Week 2025. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) introduced rules allowing licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) to share global order books with overseas affiliates, aiming to enhance market efficiency, deepen liquidity, and attract institutional participation while maintaining regulatory safeguards. Concurrently, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched the Fintech 2030 strategy, focusing on four pillars—Data, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience, and Tokenisation—to sustain Hong Kong's position as a global fintech hub and drive real-value transactions in tokenised assets through initiatives like Project Ensemble. Both authorities emphasize balancing robust oversight with fostering innovation to prevent liquidity flight and ensure a trusted, competitive ecosystem. These coordinated efforts mark a significant shift toward integrating Hong Kong’s digital asset ecosystem with global markets under a comprehensive regulatory framework, signaling the city's readiness to enter the 'Fintech 3.0' era where technology is deeply embedded in financial services.