Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, briefed Asia House Corporate Members on Hong Kong’s ambition to become a world-leading hub for digital assets and its broader financial strategy at an off-the-record briefing on Monday 9 June. 

Speaking at Asia House, Secretary Hui discussed Hong Kong’s intention to lead in digital asset regulation, recent listing reforms and the city’s robust foreign exchange and ETF markets. Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to ASEAN and China, its commitment to green finance and financial cooperation with the UK were also discussed at the briefing.

Secretary Hui underscored the growing importance of the Middle East as a key market for financial collaboration, highlighting Hong Kong’s efforts to connect global investors with opportunities in the region and facilitate greater cross-border capital flows.

Asia House Corporate Members engaged Secretary Hui on a range of topics, including the implications of the National Security Law for the business environment, the outlook of digital trading systems and strategies to attract and retain fintech talent.

Chaired by Asia House Chief Executive Michael Lawrence OBE, the session offered a unique opportunity for members to engage with one of Hong Kong’s most senior financial policymakers and gain valuable insights into Hong Kong’s plans to enhance its competitiveness and resilience in an increasing turbulent economic environment.

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