Good afternoon, distinguished guests, fellow professionals, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this prestigious Awards Presentation Luncheon of the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association. As the Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), I am honoured to be here, celebrating the outstanding achievements in investor relations. Today, I want to share with you the story about a city – a city of tales, a city that has continuously rewritten the narrative of success in the world of finance: the Hong Kong story.
Why is a story important? Psychological research reveals that humans are drawn to stories for multiple reasons. Stories activate various brain regions, enhancing memory and creating emotional engagement through empathy and dopamine release. They also have evolutionary roots in knowledge sharing and social bonding, help us make sense of the world, and overcome information overload.
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