From boardrooms to hiking trails: HKMA courts top bankers with business and leisure

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Enoch YiuOctober 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is organizing the fourth Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit from November 3 to 5, aiming to promote a vibrant image of Hong Kong by showcasing its countryside and hiking trails to over 300 top bankers. The event will feature video remarks from China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng on November 4. Notable first-time attendees include BlackRock co-founder Larry Fink and Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake, alongside regular participants like Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters. Around 100 chairpersons and CEOs from global financial institutions are expected to attend the summit, which provides an opportunity for international bankers to hear directly from mainland policymakers about their support for Hong Kong.

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