An increasingly affluent population, ongoing financial reform, and an exciting range of New Economy companies, all make China too big to ignore for the global financial industry. With more than 1,100 companies listed on the local stock exchange, Hong Kong is not only an important capital raising venue for Chinese and overseas companies but also a super-connector that links Mainland China with the rest of the world.

The purpose of the roundtable is to connect and exchange ideas with leaders and senior management of international businesses, to discuss the key trends driving the city forward and presenting new opportunities to international financial business community, laying the foundations for long-term collaboration. These include:

Greater Bay Area (GBA) synergies – Deepen Hong Kong’s integration into the GBA, a city cluster with a population of 86 million, makes Hong Kong part of an economic powerhouse that will lead the world in technology, wealth generation, and sustainability.

Unique connectivity with Mainland China –– Further advance Stock Connect and Bond Connect, providing broader and more convenient route into onshore China, with Swap Connect and Insurance Connect in the pipeline.

Opportunities in asset and wealth management – Set to become the world’s largest cross-border finance centre, with increased affluence in Mainland China’s funds flowing into Hong Kong.

A world-leading capital market – Outline the latest plan for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (market cap of US$5.4 trillion) to build the marketplace of the future, thereby strengthening its ability to facilitate two-way flows between East and West.