Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, driven by an initial public offering (IPO) bonanza and capital inflows from mainland China, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).Cross-border wealth booked in Hong Kong climbed 10.7 per cent in 2025 to US$2.95 trillion, narrowly beating Switzerland’s US$2.94 trillion after rising 7.6 per cent last year, the international consultancy said in its latest global wealth report released on Wednesday.“These shifts are reshaping the geography of global wealth,” said Michael Kahlich, a managing director at BCG and a co-author of the report. “Hong Kong’s rise reflects the growing gravitational pull of Asian wealth and capital markets.”
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Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds
Hong Kong has surpassed Switzerland to become the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In 2025, cross-border wealth managed in Hong Kong increased by 10.7% to $2.95 trillion, slightly exceeding Switzerland's $2.94 trillion, which saw a 7.6% rise.
Daniel RenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-27 · 11:16 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong has surpassed Switzerland to become the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In 2025, cross-border wealth managed in Hong Kong increased by 10.7% to $2.95 trillion, slightly exceeding Switzerland's $2.94 trillion, which saw a 7.6% rise. This shift is attributed to a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital flowing in from mainland China. BCG noted that these changes are altering the global distribution of wealth, with Hong Kong's growth reflecting the increasing influence of Asian wealth and capital markets.
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Hong Kong's rise reflects the growing gravitational pull of Asian wealth and capital markets.
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Switzerland's cross-border wealth was US$2.94 trillion after rising 7.6 per cent last year.
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Cross-border wealth booked in Hong Kong climbed 10.7 per cent in 2025 to US$2.95 trillion.
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Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's largest cross-border wealth hub.
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