港股推动双币交易，外媒报道香港超越新加坡成为全球财富管理中心

Core Insights - Hong Kong is enhancing its position as a global wealth management center, surpassing Singapore, driven by a significant increase in the number of wealthy clients opening accounts [1][4] - The demand for asset management in Hong Kong is rising, with 59% of private wealth institutions reporting increased interest from wealthy individuals [4] Group 1: Market Developments - The Hong Kong government is collaborating with the central government to promote dual-currency trading of local stocks and enhance the "Southbound Trading" scheme, allowing mainland residents to invest in Hong Kong's financial markets using RMB [1] - A report indicates that over 44% of clients from top global private banks prefer Hong Kong, a substantial increase from 13% the previous year [4] Group 2: Client Demographics - It is projected that in five years, the proportion of wealthy clients from mainland China will rise to 63% of all private banking and wealth management clients in Hong Kong, up from the current 57% [4] - The share of Southeast Asian clients is expected to decrease from 12% to 10%, while American clients will drop from 10% to 8% [4] Group 3: Investment Trends - Wealthy clients are increasingly inclined to invest in alternative assets such as private credit, with AI and digitalization expected to play a significant role in wealth services, further solidifying Hong Kong's leading position [4]