Citi Hong Kong and Macau Eye Growth Amidst Greater Bay Area Wealth Management Opportunities
Citi Hong Kong and Macau: A Financial Hub in the Greater Bay Area
As banks in Hong Kong transition into a realm of growth, Citi Hong Kong and Macau are maximizing wealth management and fintech possibilities brought forth by the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The recent statements from Acting Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun at the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers’ annual conference affirm that the city has regained its position as Asia’s foremost financial centre. With the Global Financial Centres Index rankings showing Hong Kong triumphing over Singapore, opportunities abound.
Wealth Management Opportunities
- Over HK$31 trillion in investment assets currently managed.
- Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) has attracted more than 550 applications.
- Projected HK$16.5 billion in investments anticipated.
Wong's remarks emphasized the significance of digitalization, stating that technology and generative artificial intelligence are the future of banking. With digital connectivity in the GBA region, banks can provide extensive services like mobile payments and financial consultancy.
Market Outlook
- Bank CEOs anticipate growth driven by external markets.
- Aveline San from Citigroup noted heightened interest in Latin America and ASEAN markets.
- The forecasted global wealth creation could reach US$100 trillion in the coming decade.
Hong Kong's fintech landscape, with around 1,000 companies, is well-positioned to tap into this growth, particularly as cross-border opportunities rise.
This evolving financial ecosystem not only benefits banks and investors but also enhances services for local residents and businesses.
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