Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth on IPO boom, capital flows

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Julie ZhangMarch 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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Chinese investment banks in Hong Kong are experiencing faster growth in their wealth management businesses compared to international competitors. This growth is attributed to a smaller initial base, a strong IPO market, and increased cross-border capital flows. According to a Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) survey, assets under management for mainland-related firms in Hong Kong grew 15% to HK$3.09 trillion in 2024, outpacing the industry average for the fifth consecutive year, while net fund inflows jumped 68%. Some foreign private banks, such as Banque Internationale a Luxembourg and VP Bank, have been retreating from Hong Kong, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape. Hong Kong is becoming an increasingly important hub for Chinese residents' global asset allocation, leading to intensified competition in its wealth management market.

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Banque Internationale a Luxembourg 50% VP Bank 50% Huatai Securities 60% Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) 60% Initial Public Offering (IPO) 70% Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) 70% China 80% Wang Lei ×280% Hong Kong ×7100%

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wealth management 100% hong kong 90% chinese investment banks 80% ipo market 70% capital flows 70% asset allocation 60% fund inflows 50% assets under management 50% market competition 50%

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