The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Treasury Markets Summit 2023, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Treasury Markets Association (TMA), was held today (September 4) in Hong Kong. 
      
     In his keynote address, the Chief Executive of the HKMA and the Honorary President of the TMA Council, Mr Eddie Yue, highlighted Hong Kong's treasury market development in the past year. He also elaborated on the ongoing efforts and opportunities ahead to enhancing Hong Kong's position as an international financial centre.  
      
     The Summit's panels covered three important topics, namely offshore Renminbi development opportunities, global economic outlook in a new era, and stablecoins. The panels were moderated respectively by Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA and the Chair of the TMA Executive Board, Mr Darryl Chan, the Chief Executive Officer of the TMA, Mr Chordio Chan, and the Head of Digital Finance of the HKMA, Mr Ernest Ho, and joined by distinguished guest speakers from the financial industry and relevant sectors.
      
     The Summit was attended by over 350 local and overseas participants, including representatives from regulatory authorities, treasury market practitioners, asset managers as well as senior executives and professionals from banks, other financial institutions and corporates.

Ends/Monday, September 4, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:55

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