[Commentary] From November 2nd to 3rd, the International Financial Leaders Investment Summit was held in Hong Kong.
At the "Dialogue with International Investors" seminar on November 3, 9 of the world's top investment management institutions participated in a panel discussion to discuss investment prospects, risk management and seize future opportunities.
In his keynote speech, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Chen Maobo, said that the current global economic outlook and investment environment are extremely challenging. Hong Kong has set up an all-weather monitoring system, a defense mechanism and a market risk report to face the financial market. volatility and uncertainty, and protect the rights and interests of investors.
[Concurrent] Chen Maobo, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
We believe that for a market to be successful in the long term, it must have the trust of market participants and investors, and we focus on the orderly and correct functioning of the market and whether there are systemic risk irregularities and loopholes that will weaken Hong Kong's financial stability.
Hong Kong is an international financial center with an international regulatory system, fast liquidity, transparency and flexibility, with appropriate safeguards to protect investors.
[Explanation] Shi Meilun, chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and academician of the School of Finance, said that as an international financial center, Hong Kong's role is characterized by a "super connector" between the East and the West, connecting mainland China and the world.
Hong Kong plays an important role in the current geopolitical tensions, global economic instability and climate change.
[Concurrent] Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Meilun Shi, Academician of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance
Hong Kong has always been a "hyperconnector" and connectivity is what defines our city.
We are an international financial center and our role as a superconductor of East and West is unparalleled anywhere.
Global (economic) headwinds will be discussed here today as a reminder of the role Hong Kong and HKEX play in a world that has been hit by geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic volatility and uncertainty, and climate change.
We are proud to play our role in connecting China (Mainland), connecting China (Mainland) with the world, connecting capital and opportunity, connecting today and tomorrow.
[Explanation] In the discussion titled "Creating Value in an Uncertain Environment", the head of Macquarie Asset Management Group said that there are currently more opportunities for infrastructure investment in China and the United States, and China's renewable energy policy can drive Development of infrastructure projects.
[Concurrent] Ben Way, head of Macquarie Asset Management Group
China has a huge opportunity, very aggressive policies on renewable energy, and investment in hydrogen energy and expansion and reduction of hydrogen energy, and unlike many other markets, the cost of use in China is very real, I think The most exciting infrastructure market in the world is clearly China.
[Explanation] It is reported that the seminar was co-organized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the School of Finance, and ended on the same day.
Reporter Liu Xuanting Liang Yuan Hong Kong reports
Responsible editor: [Lu Yan]