李家超：把握重置资产机遇 巩固国际金融中心地位

Group 1: Hong Kong's Financial Market Developments - The Hong Kong government aims to seize opportunities from global investors reallocating assets to strengthen its position as an international financial center [1] - The Hang Seng Index has risen over 20% since the beginning of the year, with an average daily trading volume close to HKD 250 billion, nearly doubling from last year [1] - New stock fundraising has reached over HKD 130 billion by the end of August, marking a nearly sixfold year-on-year increase, making Hong Kong the top global market for new stock offerings [1] Group 2: Support for Technology and Innovation - The government plans to assist mainland technology companies in raising funds in Hong Kong through a "Tech Enterprise Line" and enhance financial support for national technological development [1] - Initiatives include optimizing the main board listing and structured product issuance mechanisms, and exploring the shortening of the stock settlement cycle to T+1 [1] Group 3: Bond and Currency Market Enhancements - The government will work to solidify Hong Kong's status as a bond center and enhance financial infrastructure, including discussions on launching offshore national bond futures [1] - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will establish a new "Renminbi Business Fund Arrangement" to provide long-term RMB financing to support the real economy [2] - More RMB bonds will be issued, and the government will explore using RMB for government expenditures in suitable scenarios [2] Group 4: Gold Market Development - The government aims to develop a regional gold reserve hub, targeting over 2,000 tons of gold storage within three years [2] - Initiatives include establishing a central clearing system for gold in Hong Kong and promoting the development of gold investment tools and funds [2] Group 5: Wealth Management and Insurance Sector Growth - Hong Kong is expected to become the largest cross-border wealth management center globally, with plans to optimize tax incentives for funds and family offices [3] - The government will revise regulations to lower capital requirements for infrastructure investments and promote the development of the local self-insurance and reinsurance industry [3]