Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-09-18 13:55Group 1 - The theme of the CITIC Securities 2025 Global Investor Conference was "Tide Surging in the Bay Area, Wind in the Sails" and it gathered 500 experts and institutional representatives from nearly 20 countries and regions to discuss global economic changes and new investment opportunities in the capital markets [1] - CITIC Securities Chairman Liu Cheng emphasized that Hong Kong's financial market has great potential and its position as a global financial center is being solidified and deepened under new circumstances [1] - Liu noted that Chinese securities firms have evolved from "participants" to "main players" in the Hong Kong market, contributing to the return of Chinese concept stocks, supporting Hong Kong IPOs, and aiding the globalization of Chinese enterprises [1] Group 2 - Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the strong vitality of the financial market and its enhanced ability to serve the real economy, while also noting a profound transformation in market structure with new economy becoming the core driving force [2] - CITIC Securities Chief Economist Huang Wentao identified four main lines to grasp in the new global situation: the return of gold's importance, the leading rise of A-shares and Hong Kong stocks driven by capital inflows and innovation, the empowerment of modern industries, and the opening of trade markets [2] - Huang pointed out that Hong Kong's international status as a trade center is being strengthened, and there is a rebound in capital inflows, solidifying its position as an international financial center [2] Group 3 - Aymen Triki, Acting Chief Capital Markets Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, stated that both Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong serve as regional financial centers with similar positioning, and this trend is expected to continue [3] - Triki emphasized that the capital markets in Asia and the Middle East are very active, with both exchanges playing a key role in these markets [3] - He expressed optimism about dual listings creating investment exchange opportunities between the two regions and highlighted the potential for providing diverse products to investors [3]