此外，许正宇提到，香港金融科技生态系统蓬勃发展，目前已汇聚超过1100家金融科技及第三代互联网 企业，不仅提升香港科技竞争力，更吸引全球投资者目光，预计将带来更多跨界合作及经济乘数效应。 公司注册、企业落户及投资入境纷纷展现亮丽数据及成绩。许正宇表示，财库局将继续优化政策措施， 并与业界携手，抓住机遇，让香港在全球政经新格局下继续发挥无可取代的独有价值。 新华财经香港8月15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社交媒体发文表 示，截至今年7月底，香港注册本地公司总数突破150万家，注册非香港公司超过1.5万家，两项数字均 创下历史新高。 许正宇指出，以上数据反映出香港营商环境的活力，也代表企业对香港作为亚洲商贸枢纽投下的信心一 票，预示着未来更多创新与合作机会。 许正宇表示，在投资推广署的积极协助下，自2023年1月至今年7月，香港特区政府已成功帮助1333家企 业在香港开设或扩展业务，带来1740亿港元首年直接投资，并创造超过1.9万个新增职位。这批企业 中，金融服务及金融科技领域占比达291家，家族办公室则有180家，合共约占总数35%。 （文章来源：新华财经） 许正宇称，"新资本投 ...

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has assisted over 1,300 overseas and mainland Chinese companies to establish or expand their businesses in Hong Kong from January 2023 to mid-2025, generating over HKD 160 billion in direct investment and creating more than 19,000 new jobs in the first year [1] - The largest source of assisted companies in the past two and a half years is mainland China, with 630 companies, followed by the United States with 113, the United Kingdom with 89, Singapore with 68, and Canada with 38 [1] - By industry, the highest number of companies assisted are in financial services and fintech, totaling 283, followed by innovation and technology with 275, family offices with 179, tourism and hospitality with 148, and business and professional services with 129 [1] Group 2 - The new capital investor entry scheme, managed by the investment promotion agency, has received 1,548 applications since its launch in March 2024, with 673 applications formally approved, verifying an investment amount exceeding HKD 21 billion, and is expected to bring in over HKD 46 billion in investment for Hong Kong [1] - The investment promotion agency will focus on financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, supply chain management and logistics, as well as sustainable development and the green economy, while promoting Hong Kong's soft power and cultural outreach to attract investment [2] - Over the past 25 years, the investment promotion agency has assisted more than 7,700 overseas and mainland companies to establish or expand their businesses in Hong Kong, creating over 95,000 jobs and accumulating direct investment of over HKD 440 billion [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency reported that in the first half of this year, it assisted 380 overseas and mainland companies in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, representing an 18% year-on-year increase [1] - From January 2023 to June 2025, the agency has assisted 1,301 companies, exceeding the performance target by 15%; the first year direct investment reached HKD 168.4 billion, nearly 1.2 times higher than the target [1] - In the first half of this year, the related companies brought in direct investment of HKD 39.1 billion, a 2% year-on-year increase, and created 8,165 new jobs, a 130% increase compared to the previous year [1] Group 2 - The "New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme" has received 1,548 applications globally since its launch in March last year, with 1,188 applications approved in principle and 673 formally approved, amounting to over HKD 21 billion in verified investments [1] - The agency's director, Liu Kaixuan, emphasized the focus on enhancing Hong Kong's connection with overseas markets, particularly in traditional markets like Europe, North America, and Northeast Asia, while also exploring emerging markets [1] - Future investment attraction efforts will concentrate on four strategic industries: financial services and fintech, innovation and technology, supply chain management and logistics, and sustainable development and green economy [2]

Core Insights - Hong Kong is recognized as the largest cross-border wealth management center in Asia and ranks first globally in the investment management sector [1][2] - The "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme" has received over 1,500 applications, expected to bring in over HKD 46 billion in investments by June 2025 [1][2] - The government is enhancing the talent pool for wealth management and family offices, including a pilot training program and inclusion of relevant professionals in the talent list [1][5] Implementation of the New Capital Investor Entry Scheme - The scheme allows asset owners investing HKD 30 million to settle in Hong Kong, with over 670 applicants already approved [2][3] - As of June 2023, the total investment amount from verified applications exceeds HKD 21 billion, with nearly 40% in SFC-recognized funds, around 30% in stocks, and over 10% in bonds [3] Optimizations and Measures - The government has implemented measures to relax net asset review requirements, shortening the review period from two years to six months [3][4] - Monthly application numbers have doubled since the optimization measures were introduced, indicating growing confidence among applicants [4] Family Office Development - The family office team has assisted over 190 family offices in establishing or expanding operations in Hong Kong, with an additional 150 planning to do so [5][6] - The government aims to support at least 200 family offices by 2025, reflecting confidence from high-net-worth individuals in Hong Kong's prospects [5] Additional Support for Wealth Management - The government is optimizing the mutual recognition of funds between mainland China and Hong Kong and supporting the listing of qualified alternative asset funds in Hong Kong [6] - A simplified company migration mechanism has been implemented to attract more foreign companies and family offices to establish in Hong Kong [6]

Group 1 - The "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme" in Hong Kong has been implemented for over a year and is expected to bring in over HKD 37 billion in investment [1] - As of April 2023, the scheme received 1,257 applications, with 911 applicants granted "in-principle approval" to enter Hong Kong as visitors to complete their investments, and 512 applicants receiving "formal approval" after completing their investments [1] - The scheme requires applicants to demonstrate a net asset of at least HKD 30 million for the two years prior to application and to invest a minimum of HKD 30 million in approved investment assets [1] Group 2 - Following the introduction of optimization measures on March 1, 2025, the number of applications significantly increased by over 440% compared to February [2] - The scheme is seen as a reflection of Hong Kong's unique advantages as an international investment center, providing certainty and confidence for high-net-worth individuals [2] - Suggestions have been made to lower the minimum investment requirement from HKD 30 million to HKD 20 million to enhance the scheme's attractiveness and draw more investors to Hong Kong [2]

Group 1 - The "New Capital Investor Entry Scheme" has received a total of 1,257 applications as of the end of April this year, with 911 applicants receiving "in-principle approval" and 512 completing investments to obtain "formal approval," expected to inject over HKD 37 billion into Hong Kong [1][2] - The purpose of the "New Scheme" is to attract asset owners to settle and develop in Hong Kong, leveraging wealth management to explore diverse investment opportunities [2] - Following the optimization of the scheme in March, application numbers surged by over 440% compared to February, indicating increasing confidence among applicants and the market [2] Group 2 - The Director of the Investment Promotion Agency highlighted Hong Kong's strong resilience, solid foundation, free capital flow, robust regulatory framework, and deep talent pool, providing an unparalleled and stable business and investment environment for global investors [2] - The agency will continue to collaborate closely with professional sectors and stakeholders to promote the "New Scheme" to high-net-worth individuals globally [2]