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政府收入將減少109億元；及 四 向領取社會保障金額的人士，發放金額相當於1個月的綜合社會保障援助標準金額、高齡津貼、長者生活津貼或傷殘津貼，額外開支約35億元。
This proposal will benefit 3.21 million properties and reduce government revenue by 10.9 billion; and d providing an extra allowance to social security recipients equal to one month of the standard rate Comprehensive Social Security Assistance payments Old Age Allowance OAA OALA or Disability Allowance . This will involve an additional expenditure of about 3.5 billion
此外，就低收入在職家庭津貼及鼓勵就業交通津貼，亦作出相若的安排，額外開支1億元。
Similar arrangements will apply to LIFA and Work Incentive Transport Subsidy involving an additional expenditure of about 100 million
除了以上的一次性措施，為減輕納稅人的負擔，我在考慮了政府短中期的財政狀況後，建議由2017-2018年度起推行以下5項恆常的稅務寬減措施，包括： 一 把薪俸稅的邊際稅階由現時40,000元擴闊至45,000元，將減輕130萬名納稅人的稅務負擔。
In addition to the above one - off measures I propose after taking into account the Governments fiscal position in the short to medium term the following five recurrent tax measures starting from 2017 - 2018 so as to relieve the burden on taxpayers a widening the marginal bands for salaries tax from the current 40,000 to 45,000
政府每年的稅收會減少15億元； 二 增加傷殘受養人免稅額，由現時66,000元增至75,000元，將惠及35,000名納稅人。
This measure will reduce the tax burden of 1.3 million taxpayers and reduce tax revenue by 1.5 billion a year; b raising the disabled dependant allowance from the current 66,000 to 75,000
政府每年的稅收會減少5,000萬元； 三 增加供養兄弟姊妹免稅額，由現時33,000元增至37,500元，將惠及23,800名納稅人。
This measure will benefit 35 000 taxpayers and reduce tax revenue by 50 million a year; c raising the dependent brothersister allowance from the current 33,000 to 37,500
政府每年的稅收會減少4億3,000萬元；及 五 增加個人進修開支的最高扣除額，由現時8萬元增至10萬元，將惠及3,500名納稅人。
This proposal will reduce tax revenue by 430 million a year; and e raising the deduction ceiling for self - education expenses from the current 80,000 to 100,000
政府每年的稅收會減少800萬元。
This measure will benefit 3 500 taxpayers and reduce tax revenue by 8 million a year
支援樓宇復修 樓宇老化是社會面對的一大難題，隱藏着衞生和安全風險，適時維修是業主的責任，但過程中亦對不少小業主造成很大的困擾。
The ageing of buildings is a thorny issue posing health and safety risks for the community . While owners are responsible for timely maintenance of their buildings many of them find the relevant procedures daunting
有見及此，政府會預留3億元，讓業主以優惠費用參加市區重建局推行的"招標妥"樓宇復修促進服務，協助他們取得所需的技術支援。
To help property owners secure the necessary technical support the Government will earmark 300 million to allow owners to participate in the Smart Tender Building Rehabilitation Facilitating Services Scheme run by the Urban Renewal Authority URA at a concessionary rate
估計在未來5年約4,500幢樓宇的業主因此受惠。
It is estimated that owners of about 4 500 buildings will benefit from this initiative in the next five years
以上涉及351億元的稅務和短期紓緩措施，連同其他的開支，可為2017年的本地生產總值提供1.1%的提振作用。
This set of tax and short - term relief measures will cost 35.1 billion in total . Together with other spending initiatives in the Budget they will have a fiscal stimulus effect of boosting GDP for 2017 by 1.1 %
扶助中小企 政府一直重視中小企的發展，並重點扶助中小企開拓市場和提升整體競爭力。
The Government has always attached great importance to the development of SMEs and rendered them key assistance in tapping new markets and enhancing overall competitiveness
此外，為支援中小企應用科技提升競爭力，我們去年11月推出科技券計劃，為每家合資格中小企提供最多20萬元的補貼，推動中小企善用科技服務及方案，提升營運效率，同時亦為創科業界締造商 機。
Last November we introduced the Technology Voucher Programme to provide each eligible SME with funding of up to 200,000 . The programme promotes the effective use of technological services and solutions among SMEs for better operational efficiency and creates business opportunities for the IT industry
各界對計劃反應積極，已有超過900家中小企登記意向，準備參與計劃。
Response has been encouraging with more than 900 SMEs having already registered their intention to participate in the programme
豁免將於今年3月31日屆滿。
The waiver arrangement will expire on 31 March this year
考慮到過往幾年私家車的整體增幅，以及電動私家車漸為駕駛人士接受，政府決定修訂有關安排。
In consideration of the overall growth of the private car fleet in recent years and the increasing acceptance of electric private cars by drivers the Government has decided to revise the arrangement
由今年4月1日至2018年3月31日，電動的商用車、電單車和機動三輪車將繼續獲全數寬免其首次登記稅。
From 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 First Registration Tax of electric commercial vehicles motor cycles and motor tricycles will continue to be fully waived
但是，電動私家車首次登記稅的寬免額將會以97,500元為上限。
However the First Registration Tax waiver for electric private cars will be capped at 97,500
環境局會公布詳情。
The Environment Bureau will announce the details
自願醫保計劃 為鼓勵市民使用私營醫療服務，我們會為購買受規管醫保產品的市民提供稅務扣減，政府正研究相關細節。
To encourage the use of private health care services by the public we will provide tax deduction for the purchase of regulated health insurance products details of which are being examined by the Government
盈餘運用 本年度的盈餘較預期為高，我會以前瞻方式善用當中610億元盈餘，推行以下數項工作： 一 預留合共300億元，以加強安老和殘疾人士的院舍和康復服務。
Given the higher - than - expected surplus for this financial year I will take a forward - looking approach to put 61 billion of the surplus to good use by implementing the following a earmarking a total of 30 billion to strengthen elderly services and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities
政府會推出措施確保院舍照顧服務質素，並會加強長者社區照顧服務。
The Government will introduce measures to ensure the quality of residential care services and enhance community care services for the elderly
有關發展人力資源這個課題，我會在稍後時間再詳細談及。
On developing manpower resources I will go into details later
香港的地理位置優越、基建設施一流，自由開放的經濟制度具高度彈性和效率。
Situated at a strategic location and with world - class infrastructural facilities Hong Kong boasts a free economic system that is highly flexible and efficient
我們有"一國兩制"的獨特優勢，實行簡單低稅制，市場高度開放和公平競爭，人才、資金和貨物自由流通，社會多元包容，重法治，公營部門規模小而具效率，金融系統完善，服務業發達，在區內具有無可取代的優勢。
We have the unique advantage of one country two systems a low and simple tax regime and a highly open market enabling free flows of people capital and goods . We embrace a pluralistic and inclusive society and uphold the rule of law . Our public sector is small yet efficient; our financial system is well - established and our service industries are well - developed marking our irreplaceable strengths in the region
支柱產業在2015年貢獻近六成本地生產總值和本港約一半的就業機會，對香港經濟有舉足輕重的影響，鞏固及提升支柱產業的優勢至為重要。
In 2015 our pillar industries contributed close to 60 % of our GDP and about half of the employment opportunities in Hong Kong serving as the linchpin of our economy . It is therefore of utmost importance to consolidate and enhance the competitiveness of our pillar industries
貿易及物流 貿易及物流是香港商業的命脈，佔本地生產總值22%，就業人口約75萬。
Being the lifeline of Hong Kongs business the trading and logistics industry accounts for 22 % of our GDP and employs about 750 000 people
去年香港對外商品貿易總值約76,000億港元，相比10年前，升幅達50%。
The value of Hong Kongs external merchandise trade amounted to about 7.6 trillion in 2016 a rise of 50 % over the past decade
按2015年貿易總值計算，香港是全球第八大貿易實體，排名比10年前上升3位。
In terms of the total value of trade Hong Kong was ranked the eighth largest trading entity in the world in 2015 up three places from its position 10 years ago . Recently there are signs of rising protectionist and anti - globalization sentiments around the world
最近環球的保護主義和反全球化情緒有升溫跡象，個別經濟體開始提出甚至實行貿易保護措施，加上全球經濟增長持續疲弱緩慢，在這個不明朗的大環境下，作為小型及開放的經濟體，香港更應堅守自由貿易的信念。
Some individual economies have advocated or even implemented trade protection measures . Global economic growth remains weak and sluggish . Under such uncertainties in the macro - environment Hong Kong as a small and open economy should uphold the principle of free trade
我們會繼續與主要貿易和投資夥伴，開拓更廣闊的自由經濟市場，強化香港作為區內投資、金融及物流樞紐的地位。
We will continue to work with our major trading and investment partners to open up more markets and remove market impediments so as to strengthen our status as an investment financial and logistics hub in the region
自由貿易協定 香港作為世界貿易組織的創始會員，一直堅守開放和自由的貿易政策，亦是世貿框架下多邊貿易制度的堅定支持者。
As a founding member of the World Trade Organization WTO Hong Kong has always been a staunch supporter of the multilateral trading system under the auspices of WTO upholding the policy of open and free trade
我們透過以規則為本的多邊貿易制度，促進貿易自由化，並與貿易夥伴攜手消除貿易壁壘，促進有利及可持續發展的營商環境，以及保障香港的商貿利益。
We have endeavoured to promote the liberalization of trade through the rule - based multilateral trading system and join hands with our trading partners to remove trade barriers . This has helped develop a favourable and sustainable business environment and safeguard Hong Kongs commercial interests
香港以單獨關稅區的身份與不同經濟體簽訂貿易協定，持續擴大香港的自由貿易協定與促進和保護投資協定網絡。
Hong Kong as a separate customs territory has signed trade agreements with various economies and continuously expanded its Free Trade Agreement FTA and Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement IPPA networks
此外，我們會繼續與東南亞國家聯盟和位處"一帶一路" "陸上通道"的格魯吉亞及"海上通道"的馬爾代夫進行自貿協定談判。
In addition we will continue our FTA negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN as well as Georgia on the land route and Maldives on the maritime route under the Belt and Road Initiative
香港與加拿大的投資協定已於去年9月生效，加上去年11月與智利簽署的投資協定，香港簽訂的投資協定現已增至19份。
The IPPA between Hong Kong and Canada entered into force last September . Together with that concluded with Chile last November the number of IPPAs signed by Hong Kong has increased to 19
今年1月，我們完成了與墨西哥的談判，並草簽了文本。
We concluded the negotiation with Mexico and initialled the draft text in January this year
展望將來，我們會繼續努力與伊朗及俄羅斯進行投資協定談判。
Looking ahead we will continue our efforts to negotiate IPPAs with Iran and Russia
貿易單一窗口 籌備建設"貿易單一窗口"是政府一項重點計劃，方便業界以一站式電子平台遞交貿易文件，並促進跨境海關合作，提高報關、清關效率，便利貿易。
The establishment of a Trade Single Window is high on the Governments agenda . It will provide a one - stop electronic platform for the lodging of trade documents promote cross - border customs cooperation and expedite trade declaration and customs clearance with a view to facilitating trade
專責的項目管理辦公室正緊密聯繫業界，優化貨物付運前後的報關安排，確保清關只須提供最基本資料，冀能盡快分期推出計劃，緊貼國際大趨勢。
The dedicated Project Management Office is maintaining close liaison with the industry to enhance the pre - shipment and post - shipment declaration arrangements to ensure that only the most essential information will be required for customs clearance . We aim to roll out the initiative by phases as soon as practicable to keep Hong Kong in line with the international trend
海運業 政府於去年4月成立新的香港海運港口局，與業界合作，共同推動高增值海運服務業和港口的長遠發展。
The Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board was established last April to work closely with the industry to foster the long - term development of high value - added maritime and port services
未來5年，投資推廣署會加強向海外及內地宣傳，重點發展香港成為區內的海運服務樞紐，建立香港為聯繫國家與世界海運業的服務平台。
In the next five years Invest Hong Kong will strengthen its promotional activities overseas and in the Mainland focusing on the development of Hong Kong into a maritime services hub in the region as well as a platform connecting the Mainland with the maritime industry in other parts of the world
航空業 按三地政府組成的聯合工作委員會的評估，港珠澳大橋整體工程可望於今年年底完工，將因應跨界通行政策落實措施等因素，爭取早日三地同步通車。
Based on the assessment by the Joint Works Committee of the Three Governments the three sides will strive to complete the construction of the entire Hong Kong - Zhuhai - Macao Bridge HZMB project by the end of this year for early simultaneous commissioning subject to factors such as the implementation of cross - boundary transport arrangements
我們正研究在大橋通車後，加強以不同方式連接香 港及珠三角地區，包括利用跨境直升機服務連接香港及珠三角城市，進一步優化區內的跨境運輸服務，以期帶動區內更多元化的商貿和其他經濟活動。
We are looking at various possibilities to better connect Hong Kong and places in the Pearl River Delta PRD Region upon the commissioning of HZMB . We will also consider the provision of cross - boundary helicopter service between Hong Kong and PRD cities to further enhance cross - boundary transportation services with a view to developing more diversified commercial and other economic activities in the region
為方便日後經港珠澳大橋往來香港國際機場與珠三角地區的中轉旅客，香港機場管理局建議提供雙向陸空轉乘接駁巴士服務，讓中轉旅客可直達香港國際機場禁區轉飛海外。
To facilitate transit passengers travelling between the Hong Kong International Airport HKIA and the PRD Region via HZMB in the future the Airport Authority Hong Kong AA has suggested providing two - way land - to - air shuttle bus service to take these passengers direct to the Restricted Area of HKIA for outbound flights
旅客從海外經香港國際機場前往珠海、澳門口岸亦同樣受惠。
Overseas passengers travelling to Zhuhai and Macao via HKIA may also benefit from the service
我們現正與兩地政府、機管局及相關機構積極商討細節安排。
We are actively discussing the detailed arrangements with the two governments AA and relevant organizations
近年民航業在亞洲發展迅速，帶動市場長遠對飛機租賃的需求。
Rapid development of the civil aviation industry in Asia in recent years has generated a long - term demand for aircraft leasing in the market
全球以租賃形式融資新飛機的比率已超過30%。
The proportion of new aircraft being financed by leasing has exceeded 30 % worldwide
預計在未來20年，全球航空旅客每年增長約5%，而付運的飛機預計超過39,000架，價值相當於約59,000億美元。
Over the next 20 years the number of global aviation passengers is expected to grow at about 5 % per annum and that of new aircraft delivered is estimated at over 39 000 valued at about US5.9 trillion
航空融資業是前景可觀的全球性業務，而稅務是航空融資公司選擇業務地點的關鍵考慮因素之一。
Aircraft financing is a very promising global business
政府計劃於2017年向立法會提交修訂《稅務條例》的法案，推出稅務優惠，吸引飛機租賃公司在香港發展業務，為金融及航空業創造職位，並進一步鞏固香港的國際金融中心地位。
As the tax factor is one of the key considerations for aircraft financing companies in selecting the place of domicile for their business the Government plans to introduce a bill into the Legislative Council in 2017 to amend the Inland Revenue Ordinance to offer tax concession . Such concession will attract aircraft leasing companies to develop their business in Hong Kong thereby creating job opportunities for both the financial and aviation industries and will further consolidate Hong Kongs position as an international financial centre
航空貨運業 我想特別一提，香港國際機場已連續6年成為全球最繁忙的航空貨運機場。
Air Cargo Industry HKIA has been the worlds busiest cargo airport in the past six consecutive years
以貨物重量計算，香港國際機場處理的貨物佔香港總貨物量少於2%，但以貨值計算，卻佔進出口貿易額接近四成，對本港經濟貢獻重大。
The cargo handled by HKIA accounts for less than 2 % of our total cargo volume by weight but makes up nearly 40 % of our exports and imports by value contributing significantly to our economy
近年，跨境電子商貿發展蓬勃，為航空貨運業帶來新的機遇。
The strong growth of cross - boundary e - commerce in recent years has generated new opportunities for the air cargo industry
機管局正多管齊下把握機遇，包括在南貨運區預留陸側和空側土地，以支持轉運、跨境電子商貿及高增值空運貨物的發展，並與香港郵政探討方案，提升香港國際機場空郵中心的郵件處理量和運作安排。
To capitalize on these opportunities AA has taken an array of measures which include reserving land on both the airside and landside in the South Cargo Precinct so as to support the growth in trans - shipment cross - boundary e - commerce and high value - added air cargo business . AA is working with Hongkong Post to explore ways to enhance the handling capacity and operational arrangement of the Air Mail Centre at HKIA
此外，機管局與業界現正從硬件及軟件兩方面積極提升香港國際機場處理高價值溫控貨物的能力，吸引更多高價值的溫控貨物經香港轉運往世界各地。
AA and the industry are striving to enhance HKIAs capacity to handle high - value temperature - controlled goods such as pharmaceuticals by upgrading hardware and software so as to attract more trans - shipment of such goods via Hong Kong
政府亦會與機管局積極研究各項促進本 港空對空轉運的便利措施，提升香港國際機場作為國際航空貨運樞紐的競爭力。
The Government and AA will actively examine facilitation measures to promote air - to - air trans - shipment in Hong Kong with a view to enhancing HKIAs competitive edge as an international air cargo hub
高增值的第三方物流業在過去10年發展迅速。為推動這方面的發展，政府一直物色合適的土地，以提升香港物流業的優勢。
In view of the rapid development of high value - added third - party logistics services over the past decade the Government has been identifying suitable sites to facilitate and to further enhance the strengths of our logistics industry in this area
政府在青衣提供了3幅共佔地約6.9公頃的土地，這些土地已於2010年、2012年及2013年透過公開招標出售，合共提供約28萬平方米的樓面面積。
Three logistics sites in Tsing Yi made available by the Government totalling about 6.9 hectares were sold by open tender in 2010 2012 and 2013 respectively providing a total of some 280 000 sq m of floor area
另外，政府已在屯門西預留兩幅共佔地約10公頃的土地作高增值物流用途，並會致力盡快推出用地給業界使用。
The Government has reserved two more sites in Tuen Mun West totalling around 10 hectares for high value - added logistics services . We will endeavour to release the land for use by the industry as early as practicable
我們會繼續推動高增值物流服務的發展，鞏固香港作為國際航運中心的地位。
We will continue to promote the development of high value - added logistics services so as to strengthen Hong Kongs position as an international aviation and maritime centre
金融服務 在外圍不穩定的環境下，香港金融服務業發展依然蓬勃，佔本地生產總值18%，聘用超過25萬人，是維持經濟穩定增長的一大動力。
Amid the unstable external environment Hong Kongs financial services industry maintained a robust performance contributing 18 % of our GDP and employing over 250 000 people
環球金融市場在可見的將來會持續波動，但我相信香港有實力克服這些變化所帶來的挑戰，以及把握當中的機遇，鞏固國際金融中心的地位。
The industry serves as a key driving force for our steady economic growth . Although the global financial market will remain volatile in the foreseeable future I believe Hong Kong has the strengths to ride out the challenges arising from these changes and seize the opportunities to reinforce our status as an international financial centre
香港一直積極參與相關討論，並參照國際標準，增強我們預防危機及應對風險的能力。
Hong Kong participates actively in the relevant discussions and endeavours to strengthen our crisis prevention and risk management capabilities in line with international standards
當中包括落實《巴塞爾協定三》所訂立的監管框架、改革場外衍生工具市場，以及建立有效的金融機構處置機制。
For instance we have implemented a regulatory framework as prescribed under Basel III taken forward a reform of the over - the - counter derivatives market and set up an effective resolution regime for financial institutions
打擊清洗黑錢 此外，香港是財務行動特別組織的成員，致力參與全球打擊清洗黑錢的工作。
Combating Money Laundering Meanwhile as a member of the Financial Action Task Force Hong Kong has been actively involved in global actions against money laundering
財經事務及庫務局現正就加強打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集監管制度的立法建議進行諮詢，以便在今年年中把相關修訂條例草案提交立法會審議。
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau is conducting consultations on legislative proposals to enhance the regulatory regime for combating money laundering and terrorist financing with a view to introducing the relevant amendment bills into the Legislative Council for scrutiny in the middle of this year
修訂條例草案會提升財務匯報局的職能，使其成為獨立的上市實體核數師監管機構。
The relevant amendment bill will strengthen the functions of the Financial Reporting Council FRC enabling FRC to become an independent oversight body of listed entity auditors
預計在今年第二季把有關修訂條例草案提交立法會審議。
We plan to introduce the relevant amendment bill into the Legislative Council for scrutiny in the second quarter of this year
上市平台 去年，香港首次公開招股集資總額為251億美元，連續兩年位列全球第一。
Last year for the second year in a row Hong Kong ranked first globally in terms of funds raised through initial public offerings IPO . The funds so raised amounted to US25.1 billion
香港自2002年起每年首次公開招股集資額均名列世界首5位，這成績實在得來不易。
We have been among the worlds top five in IPO fundraising since 2002 . Such achievements do not come easily
為了維持香港上市平台的競爭力，我們必須竭力維護市場質素。
To keep our listing platform competitive we must do our utmost to uphold market quality
證券及期貨事務監察委員會及香港交易所去年就"建議改善上市決策及管治架構"進行聯合諮詢，目的是令上市監管架構及流程更能應對市場迅速的發展。
The Securities and Futures Commission SFC and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited HKEx jointly conducted a consultation on proposed enhancements to the decision - making and governance structure for listing regulation last year . The consultation aimed to enable the listing regulatory structure and procedures to better respond to rapid developments in the market
兩所機構收到很多意見書，現正審慎地考慮及分析有關意見。
A large number of submissions have been received . SFC and HKEx are considering and analysing the views carefully
政府一直十分關注市場質素問題，包括創業板股份出現股價大幅波動等現象，並支持證監會致力透過監管及執法工作，打擊違規行為，例如最近針對創業板新上市股份進行配售的情況，就中介應達到的操守標準發出指引，以及聯同香港交易所就申請人及中介的角色發出聯合聲明。
The Government has always been very concerned about market quality issues such as high price volatility of Growth Enterprise Market GEM stocks . We always support SFCs monitoring and law enforcement efforts in combating wrongdoings . For instance with regard to GEM IPO placings SFC has recently issued a set of guidelines on the expected standards of conduct of intermediaries and a joint statement with HKEx regarding the roles of applicants and intermediaries
政府亦希望進一步推動香港上市平台的發展。
Also we hope to further the development of our listing platform
香港交易所現正研究如何持續提升香港上市平台的競爭力，包括檢視創業板的定位，以及探討設立新板的可能性。
HKEx is studying ways to continuously enhance the competitiveness of the listing platform in Hong Kong . They include a review of the positioning of GEM and an assessment of the feasibility of introducing a new board
當研究有較成熟的進展時，會就相關構思進行公眾諮詢，以制訂長遠發展策略。
Once more concrete progress is made public consultation on the relevant conceptual proposals will be launched to map out the strategy for long - term development
健全的監管制度為我們的金融體系奠定良好根基。
A sound regulatory regime is the cornerstone of our financial system
與此同時，我們亦需研究如何更好把握香港的優勢和機遇，進一步提升香港國際金融中心的地位和競爭力。
In the meantime we need to examine ways to make good use of our strengths and grasp the opportunities to elevate the position and competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international financial centre
本地債券市場 政府自2009年推出政府債券計劃，透過有系統地發行政府債券，為市場的債券定價提供指標，吸引本地和海外投資者及集資者參與香港債券市場。
Since the launch of the Government Bond Programme GBP in 2009 the Government has set a bond pricing benchmark for the market through systematic issuance of government bonds . This initiative has successfully attracted local and overseas investors and issuers to participate in Hong Kongs bond market
在計劃下發行的零售債券，深受市民歡迎，促進了本港債券市場的進一步發展。
Retail bonds issued under GBP have been well received by the public encouraging further development of the local bond market
我們又透過政府債券計劃發行不同架構的伊 斯蘭債券，為香港發展成為伊斯蘭金融中心奠下基礎。
We also issue Islamic bonds sukuk with different structures under GBP thereby laying the foundation for the development of Hong Kong into an Islamic financial centre
去年推出的銀色債券試驗計劃促進了有關市場的發展，我們會如期在2017-2018年度發行第二批銀色債券，並因應市場環境，制訂包括發行量及年期等適當的發行條款。
The Silver Bond Pilot Scheme launched last year has further promoted the development of the relevant market . As scheduled we will issue a second batch of Silver Bond in 2017 - 2018 . Appropriate issuance terms including the issuance size and tenure will be formulated in the light of market environment
綠色金融 去年在杭州舉行的二十國集團領導人峰會上，二十國集團確認綠色金融將為應對氣候變化及促進可持續發展發揮關鍵作用，並倡議落實自願可選措施，包括提供清晰的戰略性政策信號與框架，以推動綠色金融發展。
At the Group of Twenty G20 Summit held in Hangzhou last year G20 recognized that green finance is critical to addressing climate change and fostering sustainable development . The summit advocated the implementation of the voluntary options including the provision of clear strategic policy signals and frameworks to promote green financial business
香港具備成熟的條件發展綠色金融。
Hong Kong possesses the right conditions for developing green finance
香港鐵路有限公司已率先在去年10月透過發行綠色債券籌集資金，以把握綠色金融市場的潛力。
To tap into the potential of the green finance market the Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited took the lead in raising capital through the issuance of green bonds last October
我們將加強宣傳香港資本市場的優勢，鼓勵業界充分把握綠色金融所帶來的發展機遇。
We will step up our efforts to promote our competitive capital market and encourage the sector to explore opportunities brought by green finance
人民幣業務 現時，全球約七成的人民幣支付交易是經香港處理的。
Today around 70 % of the worlds Renminbi RMB payment transactions are processed via Hong Kong
國際結算銀行去年9月公布的調查結果顯示，香港的人民幣外匯交易量穩居全球首位。
As revealed by the Bank for International Settlements survey findings published last September Hong Kong continued to rank top globally in terms of the volume of RMB foreign exchange transactions
這印證了香港作為全球離岸人民幣業務樞紐的地位。
These are testimonies to Hong Kongs status as the global offshore RMB business hub
隨着人民幣在國際上越來越被廣泛應用，我們會繼續與內地當局探討擴大跨境人民幣雙向流通的渠道。
With the wider use of RMB in the international arena we will continue to explore with the Mainland authorities ways to open up more channels for two - way cross - border RMB fund flows
資產/財富管理 我們將採取以下一系列措施，發展香港成為亞洲的資產管理中心和財富管理中心。
We will implement a number of measures as below to develop Hong Kong into Asias asset and wealth management centre
基金業 為推動香港成為全面的基金服務中心，我們建議把利得稅豁免的範圍擴大，涵蓋在岸以私人形式發售的開放式基金型公司，從而吸引基金來港註冊，發揮香港的基金製造能力。
Fund Industry To facilitate Hong Kongs development into a full - fledged fund service centre we propose to extend the profits tax exemption to onshore privately - offered open - ended fund companies . The proposal will help attract more funds to domicile in Hong Kong and build up Hong Kongs fund manufacturing capabilities
財經事務及庫務局快將就立法建議諮詢業界。
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau will shortly consult the industry on the legislative proposals