Hong Kong is a major international financial centre, comprising an integrated network of institutions and markets which provide a wide range of products and services to local and international customers and investors. Hong Kong's financial markets are characterised by a high degree of liquidity and operate under effective and transparent regulations, which meet international standards.

The financial services sector is one of the key pillars of Hong Kong's economy. The average annual growth for the sector from 2000 to 2004 was 8.6%. In 2004, the financial services sector contributed well over 12% of Hong Kong's GDP.

The thriving banking sector...More
Expanding insurance market...More

Asset Management in Asia Hong Kong has been recognised as the top fund management centre in Asia with more than 200 fund management firms based in the city, the largest concentration of international fund managers in the region. More