Hong Kong is laying out a clear and forward-looking plan to strengthen its capital markets in the digital age. A new concept report from the Financial Development Council presents a roadmap designed to turn the city into a global capital hub powered by digital innovation.
Over the next two to five years, the focus will be on expanding tokenized real-world assets and building the tools needed to support them. Looking further ahead, the long-term vision covers the next five to ten years and includes improving systems for tokenized issuance, post-trade processes, and unified data and compliance standards to boost efficiency and transparency.
The report also highlights the importance of fast-tracking digital financial infrastructure, such as tokenization platforms, smart contracts, and near-instant settlement systems. Together, these steps aim to place Hong Kong at the forefront of next-generation capital market development.
