International investors have shifted to consider increasing their exposure in China, chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) Bonnie Chan Yi-ting said at the Asian Financial Forum on Tuesday, adding that "Everyone needs to go from 'underweight' to at least an 'equal weighting'."
She noted that stablecoins, 24-hour trading, and tokenization are the three most frequently discussed topics, reflecting investors' focus on how the exchange will improve at the operational and technical level to ensure the execution, certainty, and speed.
In the future, HKEX will continue to invest more in technology to maintain its competitive edge, Chan said.
Besides, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan Ho-lim noted that the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has received over 2,850 applications and is anticipated to bring more than HK$85 billion in investment to the city.
The New CIES, launched in March, 2024, required each applicant to invest not less than HK$30 million in investment assets of the city.
Elsewhere, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu told local media that the Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing Company Limited has seen over 10 local, mainland, and overseas banks participate, with the board meeting to be held in the short term.
