【致同报告】香港财富管理增速领跑全球 剑指全球财富中心之首

Core Insights - Hong Kong is rapidly becoming the world's largest cross-border wealth management center, surpassing Switzerland, driven by strong capital inflows, growth of family offices, fintech innovation, and deep integration with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) [1][3] Group 1: Wealth Management Growth - The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Hong Kong is projected to increase by 22.9% to 17,215 by mid-2025, making it the fastest-growing region in the global wealth market [1] - Total assets under management in Hong Kong are expected to reach 35.142 trillion HKD by the end of 2024, reflecting a 13% year-on-year growth [3] - Net capital inflow is anticipated to soar to 321 billion HKD in 2024, more than six times the previous year, indicating increasing global investor confidence [3] Group 2: Family Office Ecosystem - Hong Kong's family office ecosystem has become a crucial pillar of its wealth strategy, with over 2,700 family offices established by the end of 2023, 885 of which manage assets exceeding 100 million USD [4] - The growth of family offices has led to a 15% annual increase in private banking and wealth management assets, reaching 10.404 trillion HKD in 2024 [4] - The government’s tax incentives and facilitation policies have accelerated the growth of family offices, surpassing the original target of attracting 200 new family offices between 2023 and 2025 [4] Group 3: Fintech and Regulatory Framework - Hong Kong is enhancing its position as a global asset allocation hub through innovative fintech and forward-looking policies, including the "Fintech 2030" strategy focusing on data, AI, resilience, and tokenization [4][5] - The introduction of the "Stablecoin Ordinance" in August 2025 provides legal clarity for digital assets, attracting investors seeking diversified opportunities [5] - The adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) is rapidly increasing, with tokenized products and services reflecting a mature digital infrastructure [5] Group 4: Integration with Greater Bay Area - The integration with the Greater Bay Area is providing new growth momentum for Hong Kong's wealth management industry, with over 510,000 high-net-worth families in the region [6] - The "Cross-Border Wealth Management Connect" program aims to facilitate cross-border investment flows, enhancing Hong Kong's role as a bridge for wealth from mainland China to global markets [6][7] - Upcoming enhancements to the "Cross-Border Wealth Management Connect" will simplify processes and increase individual investment quotas, further solidifying Hong Kong's strategic position [6][7]