As a leading global financial hub, Hong Kong consistently ranks among the world's top financial centres, placing No. 3 globally in the Financial Centres Index, just after London and New York. This dynamic market features a high-volume and fast-moving stock market, strong IPO opportunities, and the world’s largest offshore RMB hub.
Known for innovation and business competitiveness, the city attracts substantial foreign direct investment while offering diverse opportunities for financial professionals and investors alike.
Leading Global
Financial Powerhouse
Ranked World No. 3 and Asia-Pacific No. 1 global financial centre by the Global Financial Centres Index1
Premier
Investment Hub
According to the "World Investment Report 2024", ranked No. 4 and No. 5 in foreign direct investment inflows and outflows in 2023, respectively2
Leading
IPO Market
Ranked World No. 1 for IPO funds raised in the first-half of 2025 by the “Report on Hong Kong's Business Environment3
Major
Stock Market
According to the "Hong Kong Themes", ranked No. 7 globally and No. 4 Asia by stock market capitalisation of US$3,985 billion at end-July 20244
World-class
Bank Centre
Over 70 of the world's largest 100 banks operate in the city. 15 global systemically important banks establishing regional headquarters here
Best Macroeconomic Regulator
in Asia Pacific
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been recognised for balancing economic growth, employment, and price stability through strategic monetary policies and regulatory frameworks
Largest Offshore
Renminbi Centre
Hong Kong has the world’s deepest RMB liquidity pool outside Chinese Mainland of around RMB1 trillion, supporting the vibrant offshore RMB business. Over 70% of the world’s offshore RMB payments are processed by Hong Kong consistently, according to SWIFT statistics