Hong Kong must invest in Africa-Asia financial corridor, government adviser FSDC urges

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Enoch YiuJanuary 27, 2026 at 07:30 AM

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A Hong Kong government advisory council, the FSDC, is urging the city to invest in developing a financial corridor between Asia and Africa. The FSDC suggests Hong Kong connect its capital markets with African financial centers to facilitate fundraising for companies and Belt and Road Initiative projects. The council highlights Hong Kong's potential as a hub for wealthy Africans to establish family offices, citing government incentives to attract them. The FSDC report identifies Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and Rwanda as potential entry points for Asian and Hong Kong investors due to their stable economies and financial infrastructures. This initiative aims to capitalize on the growing Asia-Africa economic integration and Hong Kong's role as a gateway for investment.

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Griffith Asia Institute 40% Zijin Mining 40% Morocco 50% King Au 50% Kenya 50% Nigeria 50% Rwanda 50% China ×260% Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) ×270% Belt and Road Initiative ×270% Africa ×680% Hong Kong ×690%

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africa-asia financial corridor 90% hong kong 80% investment 70% belt and road initiative 70% family offices 60% capital markets 60% financial centres 50% economic integration 50% infrastructure projects 40%