In recent years, the government is determined to develop financial technology, vigorously promote the application of financial technology such as "fast speed", and train related talents.
"Hong Kong 01" and "Giant ICON" jointly organized the first "FinTech Foresight Seminar" today (11th). The Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng pointed out at the meeting that Hong Kong's financial sector has unique and stable advantages and needs Keep pace with the times and believe that it has great potential to become a leading international innovation and technology center.
In recent years, the government has continuously introduced financial-related technologies. For example, most government bills and licenses can be paid with FPS.
Xue Yongheng pointed out that Hong Kong's financial industry has unique and stable advantages and needs to keep pace with the times. He believes that it has great potential to become a leading international innovation and technology center.
(Hong Kong 01 live broadcast)
Xue Yongheng pointed out that the two-year epidemic has affected the lives of the general public. Among them, the financial industry has quickly proposed solutions in response to the epidemic, strengthened digital development, and assisted SMEs in their transformation.
Under the new normal of the epidemic, more citizens are accepting online shopping, making electronic payment a commonly used mode of payment.
According to a study, he pointed out that the number of citizens who have installed mobile banking on their mobile phones has risen from 77% last year to 82% this year, and the use of mobile banking as a financial management method has also risen to 82%.
As for the public's confidence in electronic payment, it has also increased to 61%.
Xue Xuxu pointed out that most of the government bills and licenses can be paid with "FPS". "Don't make it like the cheque in the mail." In addition, the government has also cooperated with the mainland to establish the informatization of Guangdong and Hong Kong. Cooperate with a task force to promote Hong Kong e-wallets and realize cross-border payments by means of QR codes.
He also pointed out that the government launched "Smart Convenience" last year to allow citizens to set up digital identities. There were 1 million registered users in less than a year.
At present, more than 160 government departments, as well as public and private organizations have adopted smart convenience to provide services.
He looks forward to the adoption of smart convenience by more financial institutions in the future.
"Hong Kong 01" and "Giant ICON" jointly organized the first "Fintech Foresight Seminar" (Hong Kong 01 live broadcast) today (11th)
Xue also pointed out that there are currently about 600 financial-related technology companies in Hong Kong, 80% of which are start-ups, and the Cyberport is home to about 400 high-tech companies.
He also mentioned that the fifth phase of the Cyberport expansion plan has begun, and it is expected that the total floor area will be increased by 40% within four years; and the Science and Technology Park is also building a financial technology center in Kowloon Tong to promote the application of innovation, technology and finance. .
In the end, he believes that Hong Kong's finance has unique and stable advantages, and needs to keep pace with the times, and has great potential to become a leading international innovation and technology center.
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