Hong Kong Financial Hub Role Secure Despite Geopolitics, HKTDC Chair Says

Hong Kong’s role as an international financial and regional business hub will continue strengthening despite geopolitical tensions, according to Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma.

The Hong Kong financial hub outlook remains supported by the city’s free flow of information and its mature banking, capital markets, accounting and legal ecosystem, Ma said during a public event.

He added that foreign companies still largely prefer Hong Kong as a location for regional headquarters because the city remains aligned with international business practices and global commercial standards.

HKTDC is also broadening its engagement with emerging markets, particularly in Central Asia.

Chief Executive John Lee is expected to lead a delegation of more than 60 representatives from Hong Kong and mainland China to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June.

Ma described Hong Kong as a continuing “super-connector” linking mainland Chinese firms expanding internationally with overseas companies seeking access to Greater China markets.

The comments come as Hong Kong intensifies efforts to reinforce its role in cross-border trade, investment and wealth management.