Hong Kong positioned as safe haven for global investment

Amid global geopolitical uncertainty, Hong Kong continues to attract strong capital inflows, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan describing the city as a “safe harbour” for global investors. Speaking at the HKIFA Annual Conference, Chan revealed that Hong Kong-domiciled funds saw net inflows of USD44bn in the year to March—three times higher than the previous year. Despite tensions in the Middle East, Gulf economies remain resilient, and Saudi Arabia’s market regulator has expressed interest in increased cooperation with Hong Kong’s SFC. Industry leaders said the Iran crisis has not disrupted long-term investment strategies.