Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Peggy YeMarch 2, 2026 at 07:44 AM

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Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), launched in March 2024 to attract wealthy individuals, has generated significant investment. InvestHK reports that the scheme has drawn approximately US$12 billion (HK$95 billion) from over 1,700 approved investors in its first two years. Authorities have received 3,166 applications in total. A large portion of the invested capital, 39%, has been directed towards Securities and Futures Commission-approved funds, while 29% has gone into equities. The New CIES aims to bring both capital and professional talent to Hong Kong.

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Dickson Lee 30% Immigration Department 50% Securities and Futures Commission 60% InvestHK 70% New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) ×585% Hong Kong ×490%

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