Analysis
A pioneering journey
The success of Stock Connect has revolutionized market access for cross-border investments since its launch a decade ago. As Hong Kong's financial market seeks its next engine of growth, Stock Connect serves as an inspiration for the potential development of a Hong Kong-Middle East Corridor.
Digital assets hub
Hong Kong has made significant strides in reinventing itself as a leading digital assets hub, a strategic step in its plan to rejuvenate the city’s appeal as a global financial centre. But the regulators are walking a tightrope in balancing risks and innovation.
Race for green finance hub
Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong are competing to become Asia’s green finance hub as trillions of dollars are expected to go into financing net zero transition.
Tokyo’s bid to become a global financial centre
Japan has implemented a package of incentives to lure foreign fund houses to move to Tokyo, taking a big step forward on its plan to replace Hong Kong as Asia’s premier international financial centre. Despite these initiatives and Japan’s overall economic and other strengths, there are some intrinsic shortcomings that work against its plan.