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Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 opened in the city on November 3, bringing together founders, investors, and regulators. This year is a joint edition with StartmeupHK Festival to mark ten years of events. The main conference took place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre, while community sessions ran across the city all week.
At the press launch, officials outline details of the programme, including a record scale of 37,000+ attendees, 800+ speakers, and 700+ exhibitors. The government said the goal is simple: help firms scale and test new ideas under clear rules. Some sessions focused on digital assets, AI in finance, and cross-border payments.
Policy news set the tone on day one. The Securities and Futures Commission used the stage to announce easing of virtual-asset trading rules so licensed exchanges can tap global order books, said Reuters. The move aims to lift liquidity while keeping investor safeguards. It also signals that Hong Kong wants to compete with other hubs in digital assets.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Eddie Yue deliver keynote on “Fintech 2030,” naming four pillars: Data, AI, Resilience, and Tokenisation. “We are now ready to enter the Fintech 3.0 era,” said Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA. He noted strong tech investment by banks and stressed safe, open innovation to keep the city future-ready.
For real-world-asset builders, the message is clear. Tokenisation remains on the agenda, with regulators urging responsible pilots and better market plumbing. With larger global participation and fresh guidance on digital markets, founders in areas like real estate tokenization, payments, and wealth tools are watching for practical next steps announced during the week.
