HKMA Hosts Second Financial Leadership Training Program with AMRO and ADBI

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), hosted the second Financial Leadership Training Program in Hong Kong. This event, held from August 26 to 29, 2024, saw participation from over 40 senior representatives from central banks, finance ministries, and related government agencies across the ASEAN+3 member economies, along with international organizations.

Enhancing Regional Stability

The training program aimed to bolster participants’ abilities in maintaining regional macroeconomic and financial stability. It provided a platform for in-depth discussions on essential topics such as the use of local currencies, recent market and regulatory developments in green and sustainable finance, and advancements in fintech, artificial intelligence, and financial digitalization.

Key Discussions and Outcomes

During the program, attendees engaged with industry leaders, regulators, and academic figures, sharing insights on pressing regional issues. Notably, the discussions covered the latest trends in green finance and the application of fintech innovations, which are increasingly relevant in today’s financial landscape.

Mr. Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, expressed his satisfaction with the program’s success, stating, “We are delighted to see the continued success of the Financial Leadership Training Program, which underscores our ongoing commitment to foster strong relationships with our Asian counterparts. I look forward to expanding our collaboration with neighboring economies on areas of shared interest.”

About AMRO and ADBI

AMRO is an international organization dedicated to enhancing macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability within the ASEAN+3 region. Meanwhile, ADBI, a Tokyo-based think tank of the Asian Development Bank, focuses on policy research, capacity building, training, and outreach to support developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.

Senior representatives from central banks, finance ministries, and related government agencies of the ASEAN+3 member economies and international organizations attend the Financial Leadership Training Program from August 26 to 29, 2024.

For more details, visit the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

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