Hong Kong and Switzerland Hold Financial Dialogue in Bern
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Hong Kong and Switzerland held the Eighth Hong Kong–Switzerland Financial Dialogue in Bern on 29 January, aimed at strengthening cooperation in financial services between the two markets.
The dialogue was co-organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) under Switzerland's Federal Department of Finance. It was chaired by Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, and Christoph König, Deputy State Secretary of the SIF.
Representatives from the Swiss National Bank, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), and the HKMA participated in the discussions.
The dialogue covered regional and domestic economic outlooks, policy challenges, and recent developments in sustainable finance, financial technology, and market connectivity, as well as potential areas for collaboration.
Following the dialogue, a financial seminar was co-hosted by the Swiss Bankers Association and the Hong Kong Private Wealth Management Association. Participants exchanged views on developments in Switzerland and Hong Kong, including the use of artificial intelligence in banking, digital assets, and cross-border financial opportunities and challenges.
The dialogue forms part of ongoing engagement between Hong Kong and Switzerland to support cooperation in financial services and related regulatory areas.
