AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYachting Economy: Hong Kong welcomed the first five southbound yachts from Guangdong under a new cross-border scheme, completing two-way yacht travel. The government plans four new yacht facilities with more than 1,100 berths to support its goal of becoming an Asian yachting hub. Financial Markets: HKEX is targeting the second half of 2028 to move Hong Kong’s securities market to next-day settlement, saying the change could reduce risk and improve capital efficiency. Banking and AI: HSBC plans to double its Hong Kong AI workforce to 300 over the next two to three years, reinforcing the city’s role in the bank’s technology strategy. Green Finance: PICC Property and Casualty raised US$12 million through Hong Kong’s first insurance sidecar deal in China, letting investors share risks tied to offshore wind farms. Investment Promotion: Financial Secretary Paul Chan used meetings in Bangkok to promote Hong Kong’s investment opportunities and deepen financial cooperation.
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