The Hong Kong government has pledged to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme by adding more participating banks and enterprises, after seven corporate users found that a nine-month trial helped lower their borrowing costs. “This will help refine the IP ecosystem, including valuation practices, professional service costs, supporting measures and market awareness,” Carmen Chu Lap-kiu, executive director of banking supervision at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA),...
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WED · 2026-09-30 · 07:27 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0930-115193
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Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loans
Hong Kong plans to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme. This decision follows a successful nine-month trial where seven corporate users experienced reduced borrowing costs.
Matthew ChengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-30 · 07:27 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong plans to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme. This decision follows a successful nine-month trial where seven corporate users experienced reduced borrowing costs. The expansion will involve incorporating more banks and enterprises into the program. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that this initiative aims to improve the IP ecosystem, encompassing aspects like valuation practices, professional service costs, supporting measures, and market awareness. The goal is to further develop the IP financing landscape within Hong Kong.
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The expansion will help refine the IP ecosystem, including valuation practices, professional service costs, supporting measures and market awareness.
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Hong Kong government will expand its IP financing sandbox scheme.
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The scheme will add more participating banks and enterprises.
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A nine-month trial of the IP financing sandbox helped seven firms lower borrowing costs.
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