新华财经香港12月22日电（记者林迎楠）香港特区政府财经事务及库务局局长许正宇在22日举行的黄金 市场发展简介会上表示，在黄金交易清算方面，由香港特区政府全资拥有的公司所管理的香港黄金中央 清算系统计划于2026年内开展试营运。 许正宇指出，香港黄金市场的全产业链已初步形成，特区政府正积极将香港打造成为国际黄金交易、储 存、清算及风险管理中心。 许正宇介绍，香港特区政府至今推出的各项措施已取得实质进展。在仓储设施方面，香港机场管理局已 完成机场贵金属储存库首阶段扩建，容量达200公吨，并正在积极落实进一步扩容至1000公吨的计划。 同时，上海黄金交易所已在香港建立首个离岸仓库。 为支持业界成立黄金行业组织，特区政府将成立筹备小组，广泛吸纳本地及国际业界持份者参与，推动 业界协作，促成一个由业界自主营运的行业组织。 据悉，黄金市场发展简介会由香港特区政府财经事务及库务局举办，旨在向业界介绍政府建立国际黄金 交易市场的长远策略和整体方向，其中涵盖拓展仓储、提升黄金供给、建设基础设施、丰富投资工具及 发展本地黄金交易生态圈等多个范畴。 （文章来源：新华财经） 许正宇说，期望通过即将成立的筹备小组进一步加强与业界的合 ...

中新社香港12月22日电 香港特区政府财经事务及库务局(简称"财库局")局长许正宇在22日举行的黄金市 场发展简介会上表示，香港黄金市场的全产业链已初步形成，特区政府正积极将香港打造成为国际黄金 交易、储存、清算及风险管理中心。 黄金市场发展简介会由财库局举办，旨在向香港业界介绍特区政府建立国际黄金交易市场的长远策略与 整体方向。 许正宇称，仓储设施方面，香港机场管理局已完成机场贵金属储存库首阶段扩建，容量达200吨，并正 积极落实进一步扩容至1000吨的计划。同时，上海黄金交易所已在香港建立首个离岸仓库。此外，财库 局已与深圳市地方金融管理局签署合作备忘录，共同构建深度融合的区域黄金生态圈，为港深两地开展 加工贸易合作奠定基础。黄金交易清算方面，由特区政府全资拥有的公司所管理的香港黄金中央清算系 统计划于2026年内开展试营运。 为支持业界成立黄金行业组织，香港特区政府将成立筹备小组，广泛吸纳本地及国际业界持份者参与， 推动业界协作，促成一个由业界自主营运的行业组织。筹备小组将就行业组织的组成方式、成员资格及 财务安排等细节深入讨论。(完) ...

Core Insights - ICBC is strategically expanding its gold storage business in response to market opportunities, having established two designated warehouses since 2025 after a period of no new additions since 2019 [2][3] - The bank plans to open a gold warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport, with preparations expected to be completed in the coming months [4][5] Group 1: Domestic Developments - ICBC has established a designated gold warehouse in Sanya, as announced on November 17, 2025, to enhance its gold storage services [2] - The bank's Hezhou branch has become the first certified professional storage institution in Hezhou, adhering to national standards and enabling same-day delivery, which is expected to save local businesses over 10 million yuan annually [3] Group 2: Hong Kong Market Initiatives - ICBC is looking to tap into the Hong Kong market by setting up a gold warehouse at the airport, aligning with the Hong Kong government's initiative to establish an international gold trading market [4][5] - The Hong Kong government has outlined a strategic plan to build a regional gold reserve hub, aiming to exceed 2,000 tons of storage capacity within three years [5][7]

Core Viewpoint - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is strategically expanding its gold storage business in response to market opportunities, with recent developments including the establishment of designated warehouses in Sanya and Hezhou, and plans for a warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport [1][2][3]. Group 1: Domestic Developments - ICBC has not added any designated gold warehouses in mainland China since 2019, but has opened two new warehouses since 2025 [1]. - The Hezhou branch of ICBC has become the first certified professional storage institution in Hezhou and the second in Guangxi, aiming to enhance local gold enterprise efficiency and reduce costs by over 10 million yuan annually [2]. - The gold storage services provided by ICBC are designed to facilitate immediate delivery and storage for members of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, addressing local challenges in gold delivery [2]. Group 2: Hong Kong Market Expansion - ICBC is planning to establish a gold warehouse at Hong Kong International Airport, with preparations expected to be completed in the coming months [3]. - The Hong Kong government is actively working on establishing an international gold trading market, with a target of building a regional gold reserve hub that can store over 2,000 tons of gold [3][6]. - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is collaborating with the Shanghai Gold Exchange to create a central clearing system for gold transactions, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of international gold trading [4][6].

Market Initiatives - Shanghai Gold Exchange will waive transaction fees for international board Hong Kong inquiry contracts iPAu99.99HK and iPAu99.5HK from November 11, 2025 to the end of 2026 [1] - Hong Kong aims to become an international gold trading center [2] - Hong Kong plans to expand gold storage and build a regional gold reserve hub with a target of exceeding 2,000 tonnes within three years [2]

Group 1 - Hong Kong aims to strengthen its role as an outbound platform for mainland enterprises, facilitating their global expansion [1][2] - The Hong Kong government has established a dedicated task force to support mainland companies in utilizing Hong Kong as a launchpad for international markets [1] - Tax incentives will be optimized to attract more mainland enterprises to set up financial centers in Hong Kong, with a focus on promoting regional headquarters for mainland banks [1] Group 2 - In the realm of green and sustainable finance, Hong Kong issued approximately $43 billion in green and sustainable bonds last year, accounting for about 45% of the total in Asia [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will enhance collaboration with the Greater Bay Area's carbon market to develop a cross-border trading settlement system [1] - Hong Kong plans to establish an international gold trading market and a central clearing system for gold transactions to enhance its position in the global gold market [2]

Group 1 - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, announced the development of an international gold trading market to strengthen Hong Kong's position as an international financial center [1] - The goal is to establish a regional gold reserve hub with a target of exceeding 2000 tons of gold storage within three years [1] - Plans include the establishment or expansion of gold refineries in Hong Kong and collaboration with mainland China for gold processing and export [1] Group 2 - A central clearing system for gold transactions will be created to provide efficient and reliable clearing services for internationally standardized gold trading [1] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange will be invited to participate in the initiative to prepare for future connectivity with mainland markets [1] - The government will support the issuance of gold investment products and the establishment of a gold industry association to enhance communication with regulatory bodies [1]

Group 1: Hong Kong Government Initiatives - The Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, presented his fourth policy address focusing on economic and livelihood issues, proposing a series of measures [1] - Key reform initiatives include accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis, establishing a development committee led by the Chief Executive [1] - In financial market development, there are plans to explore the establishment of an international gold trading market and a T+1 stock settlement cycle [1] - Housing policy reforms aim to increase public housing supply and lower the investment threshold for residential properties from HKD 50 million to HKD 30 million [1] Group 2: Market Performance and Analysis - As of September 17, the Hang Seng Tech Index has increased by 41.77% year-to-date, while the Hang Seng Index has risen by 34.14%, both reaching new highs for the year [3] - Analysts suggest that the anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve will enhance global liquidity, potentially boosting liquidity in the Hong Kong stock market [3] - There is a notable net inflow into Hong Kong stocks through the Stock Connect, significantly exceeding levels from previous years [3] - Despite the positive outlook, experts caution that uncertainties such as the pace of global economic recovery and geopolitical factors may impact the market [3]

Group 1: Financial Market Developments - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing significant growth, with the Hang Seng Index rising over 20% since the beginning of the year and daily average trading volume approaching HKD 250 billion, nearly doubling from last year [3][4] - The IPO fundraising amount has reached over HKD 130 billion by the end of August, marking a nearly sixfold year-on-year increase, making Hong Kong the top global market for IPOs [3][4] - The government aims to assist Chinese concept stocks in returning to Hong Kong as their preferred listing location, with potential for 27 Chinese concept stocks to return, representing a total market value exceeding HKD 1.4 trillion [5][6] Group 2: Regulatory and Structural Reforms - The Chief Executive's policy address includes plans to optimize the main board listing and issuance mechanisms, explore shortening the stock settlement cycle to T+1, and promote more overseas companies to list in Hong Kong [4][6] - The introduction of the "Tech Company Fast Track" aims to facilitate the listing of technology and biotech companies, allowing them to submit applications confidentially [4][6] Group 3: International Gold Trading Market - The Hong Kong government is accelerating the establishment of an international gold trading market, with a target to exceed 2,000 tons of gold storage within three years [7][8] - Measures include building a central clearing system for gold transactions and enhancing collaboration with the Shanghai Gold Exchange to prepare for future connectivity with the mainland market [7][8] - The demand for gold is expected to remain strong due to geopolitical uncertainties, positioning Hong Kong as a key player in the global gold market [8]

Group 1 - Hong Kong will assist mainland technology companies in financing through a "Tech Enterprise Line" to strengthen financial support for national technological development [1] - The government plans to improve the main board listing and structured product issuance mechanisms, optimize the "same share different rights" listing regulations, and explore shortening the stock settlement cycle to T+1 [1] - Efforts will be made to attract more overseas companies for secondary listings in Hong Kong and to assist Chinese concept stocks in returning to Hong Kong as a preferred location [1] - The Hong Kong stock market will promote RMB trading counters to be included in the "Stock Connect" southbound trading [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government will implement recommendations from the "Golden Market Development Working Group" to establish a regional gold reserve hub with a target of exceeding 2000 tons in three years [2] - Initiatives include encouraging gold merchants to establish or expand refineries in Hong Kong and collaborating with mainland entities for gold processing and export [2] - A central clearing system for gold transactions will be established in Hong Kong, inviting participation from the Shanghai Gold Exchange to prepare for future connectivity with the mainland market [2] - The government aims to enrich gold investment tools and support the issuance of gold funds and new products like tokenized gold investment products [2] - The establishment of a gold industry association is encouraged to enhance communication with the government and regulatory bodies, promoting talent training and attracting clients from Belt and Road Initiative countries [2] - The Shanghai Gold Exchange has set up its first overseas delivery warehouse in Hong Kong and launched new contracts for delivery in Hong Kong [2]