Chan Says Hong Kong Private Equity Hub Well Placed to Lead Asia

Hong Kong private equity hub prospects remain strong as the city positions itself to lead Asia’s private markets, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said.

Chan said Hong Kong hosts more than 650 private equity firms with assets under management of about USD230bn, supported by deep liquidity in asset and wealth management, a rapidly expanding family office ecosystem and strong capital inflows.

He highlighted opportunities in hard technology including artificial intelligence, biotechnology and new energy, alongside policy support such as strategic enterprise attraction, patient capital via the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, enhanced tax regimes, family office facilitation and modernised listing rules.

Chan said these factors reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a premier private capital hub.