Daniel Fung SC from Des Voeux Chambers, also Vice Chairman of Financial Services Development Council (FSDC), joined an engaging panel discussion on “𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗕𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱” at the AFF last week, highlighting Hong Kong’s role in enhancing global connectivity and sustainable finance, with transition finance enabling collaboration and unlocking opportunities in the GBA.
In his sharing, Daniel talked about Hong Kong taking the lead in transition finance to a sustainable green future from peak carbon in China in 2030 to carbon neutrality by 2060 involving annual global expenditure of USD 1.1 trillion. Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to drive innovation, partnerships, and capital flows for a sustainable future.
Mr. Laurence Li SC, Chairman of FSDC and Ms. Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong, Greater China, and North Asia at SCB Hong Kong delivered the welcome remarks. Dr. King Au, Executive Director of FSDC, moderated the session. Other distinguished leaders joining the panel to explore Hong Kong’s pivotal role in advancing sustainable finance and fostering global connectivity are as follows:
- Mr Joseph HL Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, FSTB
- Mr John Murton, Senior Sustainability Advisory, Standard Chartered Bank
- Mr Gabriel Wilson-Otto, Head of Sustainable Investing Strategy, Fidelity International
- Ms Sharon Wang, Group Treasurer, CLP
