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Town Hall - Funding Innovation

This video is part of: Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems

The role of financial institutions in meeting evolving client needs has never been greater. Last year, R&D spending in China surpassed US$495 billion, and venture investment in the US exceeded US$208 billion. What strategies are financial institutions implementing to pursue new opportunities in energy, manufacturing, and tech to meet these evolving needs?

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