HKMA organised a seminar on Corporate Treasury x Tokenisation attended by over 150 participants to demonstrate tokenisation potential and engage with corporate treasury centres following the Government's Action Plan announced on 9 June.
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HKMA Seminar on Corporate Treasury Tokenisation
On Wed, 10 Jun, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") convened a seminar titled "Corporate Treasury x Tokenisation: The Hong Kong Advantage in Action" to showcase tokenisation capabilities to the corporate treasury sector. This marks the first recent HKMA initiative specifically directed at corporate treasurers and associated stakeholders, attracting over 150 attendees comprising representatives from approximately 50 corporations, 30 financial institutions, and various treasury associations.
Strategic Objectives and Technological Benefits
Tokenisation is recognised for its capacity to improve operational efficiency and lower transaction costs, increasingly drawing interest from corporate treasurers. Consequently, the HKMA facilitated this seminar to illustrate recent technological applications within corporate treasury functions, aiming to expand practitioner expertise and stimulate industry participation in HKMA-led initiatives. Key initiatives include Project Ensemble, designed to cultivate Hong Kong’s tokenisation ecosystem, and the potential issuance of tokenised bonds supported by HKMA measures.
Panel Discussions and Key Participants
The event featured two dynamic panel discussions focusing on Project Ensemble applications for real-time treasury management, alongside the utilisation of tokenisation for bond issuance and trade finance. Panellists consensus indicated substantial potential for tokenisation and expressed support for efforts to drive market adoption, fostering a more robust ecosystem. Prominent attendees included Mr Kenneth Hui (Executive Director (External)), Ms Georgina Lok (Head (Market Development)), and Mr George Chou (Chief Fintech Officer) of the HKMA, alongside other panel speakers.
Future Engagement and Policy Alignment
Post-event, the HKMA intends to follow up with corporate treasury centres ("CTCs") expressing interest to explore collaborative plans. Aligning with the Government’s Action Plan to Promote the Development of CTCs in Hong Kong announced on 9 June, the HKMA will engage CTCs on additional relevant topics. This engagement aims to encourage the utilisation of Hong Kong’s financial platform and gather market feedback.
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