财经观察丨高净值投资者持续看好 香港财富管理业增长强劲

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that high-net-worth investors continue to show strong demand for wealth management services in Hong Kong, reinforcing its position as a wealth management hub [1][2][3] - According to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, the total assets under management in Hong Kong are expected to grow by 13% year-on-year, reaching HKD 35 trillion by the end of 2024 [1] - Private banking and wealth management services are particularly notable, with a 15% year-on-year increase in assets under management, resulting in a net inflow of HKD 384 billion [1] Group 2 - The Asia-Pacific region is one of the fastest-growing areas for private wealth globally, with the number of high-net-worth individuals in Asia projected to increase by 5% in 2024, surpassing 850,000 [2] - The influx of international capital has led to a significant change in investor perceptions regarding the economic development of Hong Kong and mainland China, with a notable increase in asset allocation [2] - As of July, the total market capitalization of the Hong Kong securities market reached HKD 44.9 trillion, a 44% year-on-year increase, and the number of IPOs in Hong Kong raised HKD 124 billion, a 590% increase year-on-year [2] Group 3 - Hong Kong's leading position in digital asset management is becoming a key differentiator in attracting a new generation of high-net-worth clients, with a 233% year-on-year increase in the total value of digital asset-related products and tokenized asset transactions [3] - The Hong Kong government is actively encouraging family offices to establish in the region and is expanding its offerings in digital assets and innovative financial services [2][3] - Future growth in Hong Kong's wealth management sector is expected to be driven by economic growth in mainland China and the expansion of connectivity arrangements [3][4] Group 4 - The Hong Kong government is focusing on three main areas to develop the asset and wealth management industry: increasing asset management scale, enhancing cooperation with mainland China and other cities in the Greater Bay Area, and improving market competitiveness through policy and project innovation [4]