The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraged the financial sector to leverage technology and data for more effective capital deployment towards a low-carbon transition at its 2026 Green Fintech Symposium. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue emphasized the need for "sharply targeted" finance to fund high-impact decarbonisation projects, mitigate greenwashing risks, and adapt to real economy complexities. The symposium, which concluded Hong Kong Green Week, featured discussions on smart transition infrastructure and AI-driven sustainable finance, alongside a showcase of local green fintech solutions addressing ESG data, carbon markets, and climate risk management.