The HKMA has set up a working group to study the technology and regulatory issues related to an e-Hong Kong dollar, Eddie Yue said on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
The HKMA has set up a working group to study the technology and regulatory issues related to an e-Hong Kong dollar, Eddie Yue said on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong will explore digital currency, monetary authority says as it launches fintech plan

  • Time is right for HKMA to explore e-Hong Kong dollar, CEO Eddie Yue says
  • Authority to oversee banks’ fintech plans, set up data sharing to help SMEs get bank loans and provide training and support for projects under new fintech plan

Enoch Yiu
Enoch Yiu

Updated: 10:02pm, 8 Jun, 2021

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The HKMA has set up a working group to study the technology and regulatory issues related to an e-Hong Kong dollar, Eddie Yue said on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
The HKMA has set up a working group to study the technology and regulatory issues related to an e-Hong Kong dollar, Eddie Yue said on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
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