The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wrapped up the main session of the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit on 19 November, drawing around 300 leaders from over 120 financial institutions worldwide.
More than 100 of these institutions were represented by their group chairmen or CEOs.
Themed “Sailing through Changes,” the summit addressed major topics shaping the financial landscape, including macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical challenges, technological advancements, and climate change.
Discussions focused on how financial institutions can seize emerging opportunities while navigating associated risks.
The event opened with a keynote address by He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, who highlighted the Mainland’s economic progress and reiterated the Central Government’s support for Hong Kong as a global financial hub.
Senior Mainland financial regulators provided further insights into policies aimed at strengthening Hong Kong’s role in international finance.
These sessions were followed by panels featuring global financial leaders.
Attendees included prominent figures from banking, securities, asset management, private equity, venture capital, and insurance sectors.
The summit sessions were also live-streamed on the HKMA website, with replay available for later viewing.
The three-day event will conclude on 20 November with the “Conversations with Global Investors” forum, co-organised by the HKMA, the Securities and Futures Commission, and the Hong Kong Academy of Finance.
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA, said,
“We are experiencing profound shifts that have far-reaching implications for the global economy and financial markets, as well as for the operations of international financial institutions. It is during these times of transformation that innovative policies, strong partnerships and groundbreaking ideas emerge.
We will host this summit annually as a flagship financial event in the Asia Pacific region, providing a platform for constructive dialogue and showcasing Hong Kong’s unique charm as Asia’s world city.”