Chairman’s Message
In the heart of Asia, where East meets West, Hong Kong stands as a beacon of innovation, connectivity and opportunity. Renowned as a trusted gateway and connector, Hong Kong has long held its position as one of the world’s top and freest international financial centres. Proffering many unique competitive strengths, it is poised to seize transformative opportunities of our era – the tectonic shifts of global supply chains, the acceleration in wealth creation, the reform and opening up of China’s capital markets, the rise in digital economy and the imperative call for sustainability. The path forward is exciting.
Yet to stay competitive against a fast-changing landscape, it also requires ongoing refinement of our financial ecosystem, supported by timely policy and regulatory adaptations, and enabled by a world-class international talent pool. The Financial Services and Development Council is committed to playing a part in supporting the development of Hong Kong’s financial industry. Our focus is threefold: 1) to be a sector-wide thought leader offering research and policy recommendations; 2) to amplify Hong Kong’s role and edge on the global stage; and 3) to attract and nurture future talents in finance. By collaborating with industry practitioners, regulators, government and policy research bodies, we aim to further sharpen Hong Kong’s competitiveness, and distinguish itself in the global financial services community.
A thriving financial sector is core to the development of any economy. And a world class international hub facilitates global trade, capital and investment flows. This is the role for Hong Kong.
