On 2 April 2026, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Standard Chartered Bank co-hosted a closed-door roundtable discussion in Hong Kong focused on the evolving landscape of transition finance.

This session facilitated critical cross-jurisdictional dialogue between UK and Hong Kong regulators, asset managers, and financial institutions, including:

• Regulatory developments in transition finance and transition planning
• Taxonomy interoperability and disclosure standards (including ISSB adoption)
• Market mechanisms to mobilise capital for hard-to-abate sectors
• Capacity building and collaboration opportunities under existing UK-Hong Kong green finance frameworks

3 Key Takeaways from the discussion:

1. To encourage transparency, regulators should provide a safe space for companies to share 2030 projections without fear of hindsight litigation.
2. While insurance already maps adaptation to premiums, the banking sector should further refine its risk-to-price models for transition assets.
3. With principles now established, the market’s focus should shift toward tangible success stories that prove the transition model works.

We extend our sincere thanks to all attendees for their active engagement, and to our co-hosts for enabling this important exchange as both markets continue to advance their sustainable finance agendas.