The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) warmly welcomes the measures announced in the 2025 Policy Address, which solidify Hong Kong’s position as a leading international asset and wealth management hub. These initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing market competitiveness, and deepening cross-border collaboration for the financial sector.
HKIFA is encouraged by the inclusion of several industry recommendations in the Policy Address, such as the ongoing enhancements of the cross-border investment channels. The inclusion of real estate investment trusts (REITs) under mutual market access and the enhancement of the Qualified Foreign Limited Partnerships (QFLP) mechanism will enable greater access to the Mainland China and Greater Bay Area investment opportunities for both international and domestic investors. In addition, we welcome the proposed initiatives to build a world-class bond market by attracting more enterprises to issue corporate bonds in Hong Kong, including RMB-denominated instruments that can reinforce Hong Kong’s status as the world’s latest offshore RMB hub.
These measures, coupled with proposed enhancements to the preferential tax regimes for funds, single family offices and carried interest; stock, bond, commodity, and gold trading markets; as well as green and sustainable finance, reflect a comprehensive approach to nurture a robust and diversified financial ecosystem.
Mr. Sam Yu, Chairman of HKIFA, said: “Amid renewed global interest in Mainland China and Hong Kong markets, the Policy Address proposed measures are timely and future-proof to attract global capital flows, cementing Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a superconnector between the Mainland China and the global markets. We look forward to collaborating closely with policymakers, regulators, members and stakeholders to drive sustainable growth of the Hong Kong fund management industry.”
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About HKIFA
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) is a non-profit-making trade association that represents the fund management industry in Hong Kong. It is committed to entrenching Hong Kong’s position as an international fund management hub. HKIFA has two major roles: consultation and education. For more information, visit hkifa.org.hk, or follow HKIFA on LinkedIn.