Hong Kong’s Resilience as a Top Asset and Wealth Management Hub: SFC Survey 2023

Hong
Kong
continues
to
solidify
its
status
as
a
premier
international
hub
for
asset
and
wealth
management,
according
to
the
latest
survey
by
the
Securities
and
Futures
Commission
(SFC).
The
SFC
survey,
published
in
July
2024,
underscores
the
city’s
robust
financial
infrastructure
and
its
attractiveness
to
global
investors.

Key
Findings
of
the
SFC
Survey

The
survey
reveals
significant
growth
in
various
sectors
of
Hong
Kong’s
financial
market.
Notably,
the
total
assets
under
management
(AUM)
in
Hong
Kong
reached
an
impressive
$4
trillion,
marking
a
substantial
year-on-year
increase.
This
growth
is
attributed
to
the
city’s
strategic
position,
favorable
regulatory
environment,
and
its
role
as
a
gateway
to
Mainland
China.

Factors
Contributing
to
Hong
Kong’s
Strength

Several
factors
contribute
to
Hong
Kong’s
enduring
strength
in
asset
and
wealth
management.
The
city’s
robust
legal
framework,
coupled
with
its
transparent
regulatory
policies,
provides
a
stable
environment
for
investors.
Additionally,
Hong
Kong’s
deep
pool
of
financial
talent
and
its
advanced
technological
infrastructure
further
enhance
its
appeal.

Global
Investor
Confidence

The
SFC
survey
highlights
a
significant
influx
of
foreign
investments,
reflecting
strong
global
confidence
in
Hong
Kong’s
financial
market.
The
city’s
unique
position
as
a
bridge
between
East
and
West
continues
to
attract
a
diverse
range
of
investors
seeking
to
capitalize
on
opportunities
in
the
Asia-Pacific
region.

Challenges
and
Future
Outlook

While
Hong
Kong’s
financial
market
remains
robust,
the
survey
also
identifies
potential
challenges,
including
geopolitical
tensions
and
evolving
international
regulations.
However,
the
SFC
remains
optimistic,
emphasizing
ongoing
efforts
to
enhance
market
resilience
and
maintain
Hong
Kong’s
competitive
edge.

For
more
detailed
insights,
the
full
report
can
be
accessed
on
the

SFC
website.

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