Conference Presentation, Keynote
Welcome Remarks by Financial Secretary Paul Chan | Global Investors' Symposium Hong Kong 2025
- Hong Kong forecasts raising between US$17 billion and US$20 billion from initial public offerings in the current year.
- The city aims to establish itself as the world's largest cross-boundary wealth management center by 2028.
- Tax concessions for funds and single-family offices are planned for enhancement within the current year.
- The inaugural Hong Kong Global Financial and Industry Summit is scheduled for June.
- Partnerships with Global South emerging economies will focus on infrastructure, digitalization, and green transition investment needs.
- Strategic relations with traditional partners in Europe and the Americas will be reinforced alongside engagement with emerging economies.
- The Northern Metropolis, bordering Shenzhen, will function as a hub for innovation and technology collaboration within the Greater Bay Area.
- Strategic policies will be tested in a 300-hectare cluster within the Northern Metropolis to facilitate cross-boundary flow of people, capital, goods, data, and biosamples.
- Active recruitment targets enterprises in AI, data science, life and health technology, fintech, advanced manufacturing, and new energy sectors.
- Over 80 attracted enterprises are projected to invest approximately US$60 billion over the next couple of years.
- These investments are anticipated to generate around 20,000 jobs.
- The government remains optimistic about further advancements in the innovation and technology sectors.