Hong Kong Approves 14 Re-Domiciliation Bids Under New Regime

Hong Kong has approved 14 company re-domiciliation applications under its new regime, signalling growing interest from global financial institutions, Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui said.

The approvals include French insurer AXA, which has completed the transfer of its regional insurance unit from Bermuda to Hong Kong.

AXA Hong Kong and Macau said AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) has re-domiciled to the city and been renamed AXA China Region Insurance Company (Hong Kong), effective Jan 26, 2026.

Sally Wan, chief executive of AXA Greater China, said the insurer expects to benefit from Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem as the city strengthens its role as a regional insurance hub and risk-management centre.

Hui said rising interest reflects Hong Kong’s appeal as a safe harbour amid shifting global conditions.