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John Lee: Investors Increase Asset Allocation, Viewing HK as Safe Haven for Capital
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee said in a speech this morning (14th) at the HSBC Global Investment Summit that investors are expanding their asset allocation in Hong Kong, viewing the city as a safe haven for capital.

A growing number of listed companies in Hong Kong come from fast-emerging technology industries such as AI, semiconductors, robotics, autonomous driving and biotechnology, entailing new investment opportunities, Lee said. Meanwhile, more than 500 applications are now in the pipeline awaiting listing in Hong Kong.

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He noted that the Hong Kong market delivered stellar performance in 2025. The HSI ascended 28%, while ADT soared about 90% to cross USD32 billion. Last year, 119 IPOs raised more than USD36 billion, putting Hong Kong at the top of the global IPO rankings.

In asset and wealth management, registered and authorized funds in Hong Kong recorded net inflows of about USD46 billion last year, providing strong evidence of high confidence in the city among international investors. The family office business remained robust, with the number of single-family offices now exceeding 3,380, representing growth of more than 25% over the past two years.

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