Hong Kong Asian Financial Forum Ends After Drawing Over 4,000 Leaders

Hong Kong Asian Financial Forum concluded after drawing more than 4,000 global leaders from over 60 countries and regions, reinforcing the city’s role as an international financial hub.

The two-day Asian Financial Forum, co-hosted by the HKSAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, featured more than 150 speakers and launched an inaugural Global Business Summit.

Former European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso warned of instability from technological competition, while Zhu Min of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges said renminbi internationalisation requires liquidity and a bond market, areas where Hong Kong is well positioned.

Organisers said deal-making sessions involved over 280 investors and more than 600 projects, resulting in over 800 one-on-one meetings, with online matching continuing through Jan 29.