第19届亚洲金融论坛在港开幕

Group 1 - The 19th Asian Financial Forum, co-organized by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, aims to promote international financial cooperation and policy coordination, gathering over 150 global political and business leaders, investors, and regulatory representatives [1] - Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, emphasized that the "One Country, Two Systems" framework provides unique advantages for Hong Kong, making it a preferred location for global enterprises, with the number of companies from overseas and mainland China in Hong Kong reaching 11,070 by 2025, an 11% year-on-year increase, marking a historical high [1] - The forum's theme, "Collaborating for a Win-Win Situation Amidst Change," will introduce a new "Global Industry Summit" focusing on high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biopharmaceuticals, healthcare, and renewable energy, aiming to stimulate innovation and promote sustainable economic growth through financial innovation and industry collaboration [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Shanghai Gold Exchange signed a cooperation agreement to establish a high-level governance framework for a Hong Kong gold central clearing system, aiming to enhance physical infrastructure collaboration and market connectivity [1] - The People's Bank of China, represented by Deputy Governor Zou Lan, expressed strong support for the development of Hong Kong's offshore RMB market, including increasing the scale of RMB business funding arrangements and supporting the construction of an international gold trading center in Hong Kong [2] - The two-day forum will feature over 40 thematic speeches, lunch and breakfast sessions, and workshops focusing on global economic outlook, asset and wealth management, fintech, trade financing, gold and precious metals trading, and green finance [2]