Chen Maobo: Hong Kong International Financial Center makes investors feel reassured and confident.

The "Wealth Management Expo 2025" with the theme "Driving the New Engine of the Economy, Leading the New Trend" was held in Hong Kong on the 21st. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stated at the event that in a complex international environment, Hong Kong as an international financial center has performed impressively, making international investors feel secure and confident. Chan Mo-po's opening speech pointed out that in the first five months of this year, the average daily turnover of Hong Kong stocks was HK$242 billion, an increase of 1.2 times year on year. This year, Hong Kong's IPO fundraising amounts lead globally, close to HK$90 billion. In addition, bank deposits in Hong Kong increased by over HK$1 trillion last year, up 7%; and rose another 4% this year, totaling over HK$18 trillion. These figures fully demonstrate the outstanding performance of Hong Kong as an international financial center. Chan Mo-po emphasized that in the face of a complex and changing international situation, Hong Kong will continue to maintain its position as a free port, ensure the sound operation of the financial system, ensure the free flow of funds and policy coherence, and make investors feel secure and confident. He stressed that finance is one of the core engines of Hong Kong's economic development, and with the solid support from the country, the SAR government is working hard to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial center.