London ETO promotes Hong Kong as a global financial hub in London (with photos)
​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, partnered with the Asia House, an independent think tank based in the United Kingdom (UK) on May 12 (London time) to hold a seminar for leaders in UK’s financial services sector. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, was the keynote speaker.
In his opening remarks, Mr Yue highlighted that Hong Kong has a resilient financial and monetary system and a well-established financial ecosystem. It has been playing the unique role as a gateway between the Mainland China and the world. He also shared the many opportunities that lie ahead for the city, including the Connect schemes with the Mainland, the offshore Renminbi businesses, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area initiatives, and the development of the fintech and green finance ecosystem, which collectively shall further strengthen Hong Kong’s status as a pre-eminent global financial centre.
Following his remarks, Mr Yue took questions and exchanged views with audience about the economic prospects of Hong Kong, the opening up of the Mainland financial market, green finance, crypto-assets, and central bank digital currencies.
The event which was attended by about 50 participants also commemorates the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
