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On Day 1 of the Asian Financial Forum 2022 (10th January 2022), HKGFA representatives spoke on various sessions to share...

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School and Institute for the Environment), Civic Exchange and HKGFA...

As we come to the end of 2021, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continuous support and...

Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) supports the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) efforts to foster greater coop...

香港2021年12月13日 / — 剛剛結束的聯合國“氣候大會”就《巴黎協定》實施細則達成了共識，其中第六條旨在構建一個全球碳市場以促進減排。中國內地、粵港...

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) spoke at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) Green...

HKGFA is honored to receiving the IFF 2020 Global Green Finance Award on December 3–5 during the the International Finance...

Following is the video speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the 2021 Hong Kong Green Finance Association...

Ms. Chaoni Huang, Vice President and Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA); Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, Global...

Ma Jun of the organization discusses the city’s rapidly growing “green” finance market. He says information on “green” buildings needs...

Hong Kong Green Finance Association (“HKGFA”) held its Third Annual Forum titled “Financing Carbon Neutrality in Asia” in H...

為達致「淨零排放」，各國現正致力發展綠色金融，香港綠色金融協會主席及會長馬駿認為，本港的自由經濟體系以及與中國市場的聯繫，均有助本港成為亞洲地區的...

近年投資者對環境、社會及管治（ESG）日益關注，香港綠色金融協會主席及會長馬駿表示，香港在ESG方面的投資潛力大，香港近年二氧化碳排放總量為40至45百萬噸...

為達致「淨零排放」，各國現正致力發展綠色金融，香港綠色金融協會主席及會長馬駿認為，本港的自由經濟體系以及與中國市場的聯繫，均有助本港成為亞洲地區的...

HKGFA is a non-profit organization which brings together the public and private sector, regulators, policy makers and stakeholders to position...

Setting policies to encourage longer property leases can motivate landlords and tenants to make more energy-saving upgrades in buildings, says...

The article is only available in Chinese.   香港綠色金融協會副會長及副秘書長黃翠芝表示，綠色債券應掃除要折讓價才吸引投資者的誤解。 (星島日報報...

香港綠色金融協會：可探討自願性碳市場 政府致力推動綠色金融，香港綠色金融協會副會長黃翠芝認為，香港在綠色金融方面有兩大機遇，第一是綠色金融合規，第二...

Developing ESG talent and capacity in Hong Kong is essential in facilitating the transition to a low carbon economy and...

In relations to COP26, Dr. Ma Jun, Our Chairman and President, HKGFA; as well as Mr. Ben McQuhae, our Special Advisor...

     The Environment Bureau (ENB) held the “Carbon Neutrality” Partnership Launching Ceremony on October 29. About 60 partners from...

Hong Kong Green Finance Association engaged in the HKTDC Eco Expo Asia held on 26 – 29 October 2021. Representatives...

The HKGFA Training Series – Unpacking Sustainability-Linked Bonds  was successfully organised on 21st October with over 100 audiences. Click ...

On 6th October, Civic Exchange (CEx), an independent public policy think tank, and World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research...

The HKGFA Training Series- Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) Implementation & Considerations was successfully held on 19 Octo...

With proximity to China and access to global investors, city the top choice for a voluntary carbon trading platform regionally...

ReThink 2021, co-organised by the Business Environment Council, has been designed specifically for sustainability practitioners, business leaders a...

WE ARE GUERNSEY Hong Kong organized the Hong Kong Masterclass on 28 September discussing the island’s credentials in Family Office...

With the theme “Re-Globalisation, Sustainability and Transformation under the New Normal”, this year’s HKIB Annual Banking Confer...

The 8th Kubuqi International Desert Forum (KIDF) was held from 27 to 29 September, 2021 at the Kubuqi International Desert...

Green finance and sustainable investment have become a larger presence in economics around the world, but have been particularly salient...

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, receives the Honorary ESG Elite Award from ESG...

As part of StartmeupHK 2021, The Mills Fabrica organized an ecosystem summit event on 28th May (Fri) – a half-day...

HK green bond issuance at USD2.1bn in 2020 with record number of deals Sustainable finance products begin to bloom Climate...

CONNECTION is Link’s annual conference to update participants on our business strategy and more importantly, seek opportunities to grow toget...

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Investment firms increasingly see sustainable investing as critical for the sustainability of investing. In late 2020, CFA Institute published a...

As the world’s two largest economies clash on human rights and trade, Washington and Beijing are inching towards cooperation on...

The GIP Webinar on Financial Support for Transition to Net Zero was successfully held by Standard Chartered, co-chair of the...

In the 2021-22 Budget Speech by Paul Chan Mo-Po, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong S.A.R Government, green and sustainable finance development...

In his speech at the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 22,...

HKGFA wishes you and your loves ones a Prosperous Year of the Ox filled with happiness and great health! On...

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Estimates say China will need to invest hundreds of trillions of yuan in low-carbon projects in order to achieve carbon...

19 January 2021 – The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) co-organized...

The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) promotes green finance principles in the region and helps position Hong Kong as...

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Enhancing the Bank’s commitment in promoting UN’s SDGs in the region 6 January 2021, Hong Kong – Standard Chartered today...

HKGFA wish you a joyful Christmas season and a fruitful New Year!   As it comes to the end of...

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Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, expressed “Climate transition bonds are needed to fund...

The Fifth Anniversary of Paris Agreement Conference was successfully held on 12 December 2020 (Sat) with over 100 audiences. Our...

Hong Kong, 8 December 2020 – Establishing a dedicated Cross-Agency Body and improving building rating systems is key to driving effective policy ch...

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The seminar “The Colour of Money and the Environment: Why Green Finance Matters” was successfully organized on 17 November 2020...

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Green and inclusive recovery key to Hong Kong’s future economic development – 2020 Hong Kong Green Finance Association Annual Forum...

Our Deputy Secretary General, Tracy Wong Harris shared her view on the opportunities and hindrances of green finance in Hong...

BEYOND 2020 World Sustainable Built Environment Conference “Accelerating The Sustainability Transformation of Existing Buildings in Hong Kong...

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The 6th International Symposium on Regional Air Quality Management in Rapidly Developing Economic Regions and the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Gre...

The IFEC Talk – Green Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong was well-supported by over 35,000 audiences from various sectors on...

The HKGFA Workshop on How to Understand and Prepare Climate-related Disclosures was successfully held on 25 September 2020, with close...

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The Alliance has been established to increase funding channels for green projects and guide government policies and investment projects. The...

Hong Kong, 7 September 2020 Hong Kong and mainland China have joined forces to establish the Greater Bay Area Green...

Paris, September 10th 2020 There is a growing consensus among members of the Central Banks and Supervisors’ Network for Greening...

Covid-19 may be a watershed moment for climate strategies in Greater China Climate related strategies such as green bonds have...

New alliance established to increase funding channels for green projects and give market-based advice to guide government policies and investment...

The HKGFA Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Banking Webinar was successfully held on 20 August 2020, with over 400 audiences...

The HKGFA New Trends Beyond Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bonds Webinar was well attended on 6 August 2020, where...

The webinar – When Family Office Meets ESG on 29 July 2020 (Wednesday) was well attended by close to 260...

The Green Buildings webinar, titled “Accessing a $18 Trillion Investment Opportunity in Asia Pacific” was successfully held on 29 July...

Following from our January event with UNDP SDG Impact Standards Workshop, the first draft of the Standards is out for...

HONG KONG, 29 June 2020 – Under the HK2050 is Now banner, Civic Exchange (CEx) and World Resources Institute (WRI)...

As the financial materiality of environmental and social issues becomes increasingly evident, it should be ensured that our banking system...

There is increasing discussion regarding ESG and green recovery post-COVID 19 in where business opportunities and risks lie in the...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is essential in providing a framework for companies to give out information to...

COVID-19 has brought a major impact to the ESG investing market globally, yet creating opportunities and faults for investors and...

What are the chances of a green recovery? Where is China re its green push? Global green finance guru Dr....

The webinar of Sustainable Capital Markets in times of COVID-19 was successfully held on 14 May 2020 with over 200...

Held by Climate Bonds Initiative and supported by HKMA, HSBC and Hong Kong Green Finance Association, the Launch Webinar of...

On 16 January 2020, our member, New World Development Co Ltd, hosted the Sustainability Forum 2020 at one of their...

Dear HKGFA members, As we are coming to the end of 2019, I am writing to thank you for your...

Greater Bay Area to Become the World’s Most Dynamic Green Finance Market, according to Hong Kong Green Finance Association’s Annual...

The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and the China Green Finance Committee (GFC) co-organised the Kubuqi Green Finance Summit...

LONDON (MNI) – Central banks should play a more active role in promoting green finance, according to Ma Jun, member...

LONDON (MNI) – The U.S.-China trade ceasefire should largely rule out any need for major new economic stimulus measures in...

Dr Ma, chairman of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, speaking at the Climate Disclosure and Market Efficiency seminar where he...

Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) met with Alderman Peter Estlin, Lord Mayor of the City of London, and his...

The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) co-organised the “Financing a Sustainable...

UNEP Financial Initiative, PRI, SynTao Green Finance, HKGFA Consultation Workshop on ESG Disclosure in China The Hong Kong Green Finance...

Invitation to the HKGFA and HKTDC Workshop on “Financing a Sustainable and Inclusive Future” and Green Deal Flow Matchmaking at...

The Green Finance Committee of China Society for Finance and Banking and Finance for Tomorrow, the Paris EUROPLACE’s initiative dedicated...

As Hong Kong moves to develop itself into a green financial hub, senior executives from major financial institutions and think-tanks...

Ma Jun, policy adviser to China’s central bank, launches Hong Kong Green Finance Association and says with borrowers for green...

[Hong Kong, 21 September 2018] The 2018 Green Finance Forum & Launch of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association was...

Dr. Ma Jun, Alain Gallois, Chi Shing Ho and Shan Li are interviewed by CNBC on 2018 Green Finance Forum...

Gathering Industry Forces to Promote Green Finance and Investment [Hong Kong, 3rd September 2018] The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (“HKGFA o...