From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

Core Insights - The Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit aims to enhance Hong Kong's image by showcasing its countryside and hiking trails to over 300 top bankers [1] - Notable first-time attendees include BlackRock co-founder Larry Fink and General Atlantic chairman William Ford, among others [2][3] - The summit will feature a keynote speech by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, emphasizing the importance of direct communication between international bankers and mainland policymakers [4][5] Attendance and Participation - Approximately 100 chairpersons and CEOs from global financial institutions are expected to attend the summit [3] - Regular attendees such as Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters and UBS chairman Colm Kelleher will also participate [3] Event Highlights - The main summit discussion will take place at the Rosewood hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking the first time the event has moved across the harbor [6] - A welcome dinner will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring fusion cuisine and presentations on Hong Kong's countryside and hiking trails [6]