Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to collaborate with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host WEF’s first-ever financial services event in Hong Kong today (Wednesday).
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems 2025 Symposium welcomed top business and public leaders, tech pioneers and academics from around the world to discuss global themes and megatrends that are particularly relevant to Asia today; these include emerging technologies, fintech, growth financing and sustainability.
Held at HKEX Connect Hall, the Symposium kicked off with welcome remarks by Carlson Tong, Chairman of HKEX, followed by a fireside chat featuring distinguished speaker Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR. The conference was co-chaired by Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, together with corporate leaders Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton Investments; Fred Hu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Primavera Capital Group; and Rishi Kapoor, Vice-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Investcorp.
Carlson Tong, Chairman of HKEX, said: “We are delighted to be strengthening our long-term partnership with the World Economic Forum by bringing this important global dialogue from Davos to Hong Kong. Hosting the Symposium in our home city demonstrates the enduring strength and resilience of its markets, as well as the integral role that it plays in shaping the future of global finance. This event presents us with a unique opportunity to bring Asian perspectives to the forefront, and we look forward to furthering our collaboration with international partners to explore solutions to key global issues.”
Matthew Blake, Head of the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems, World Economic Forum, said: “With the world today facing significant uncertainty due to geopolitical, technological, and economic shifts, it's essential leaders in financial services come together to address these challenges. As a critical bridge to APAC, a region home to 60% of the world's population and accounting for US$40 trillion in GDP, Hong Kong is an ideal location to host the World Economic Forum's inaugural Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems 2025 Symposium.”
Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, said: “Asia’s extraordinary growth has helped position the region as a leading global economic powerhouse, propelled by China’s advancements in innovation and sustainability. As a key financial market infrastructure, HKEX is committed to connecting global capital with the region’s opportunities, which is more important than ever in our rapidly changing world. Today’s discussions are an important reminder of the significance of continued dialogue and connectivity, and we look forward to working closely with the World Economic Forum to bring global conversations to Asia and driving sustainable progress in the financial services sector.”
The Symposium in Hong Kong not only continued the global dialogues initiated at WEF’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, but also helped inform the agenda for the upcoming Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) in Tianjin from 24 to 26 June.
HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan and WEF Head of the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems Matthew Blake engage in a fireside discussion.
HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong delivers welcome remarks for the symposium.
HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan participates in a panel discussion during the symposium.
