UAE’s worldwide financial investment platform Investopia staged in Hong Kong for very first time affirms to deepening collaboration in between 2 locations (with images)
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Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is thrilled to reveal today (September 18) that a top held by the Investopia, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) leading financial investment platform and environment, concluded the other day (September 17). Kept in collaboration with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), this was Investopia’s inaugural top in Greater China. Led by the Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, Mr Mohammad Alhawi, the occasion combined a recognized delegation of senior federal government authorities, president, chamber agents, and magnate from the UAE, highlighting its dedication to deepening financial ties with Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
The occasion opened by a video speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee. The Investopia Chief Executive Officer, Dr Jean Fares, the HSBC Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer, Ms Luanne Lim, and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, likewise offered remarks. The HSBC UAE Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mohamed Al Marzooqi, hosted a panel conversation on the future of commerce, and how development in trade facilities is speeding up passage connection.
Hong Kong’s tactical position as an entrance connecting the Chinese Mainland, the UAE, and the larger Middle East and North Africa area was an essential style of the top. The occasion highlighted the natural synergies in between the economies, with Hong Kong’s strengths in financing, fintech, and logistics matching the UAE’s function as a worldwide linked financial investment center and a leading location for Chinese capital and development.
The occasion concluded with a top-level discussion in between the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan and Mr Mohammad Alhawi, strengthening a shared vision for a vibrant UAE-Hong Kong collaboration.
The Hong Kong edition of Investopia top signifies a brand-new chapter in UAE-Hong Kong cooperation, with the finalizing of 5 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) covering tactical sectors such as monetary services, start-up communities, logistics, trade facilities, and capital markets. These MOUs set useful structures for regulative discussion and market connection, co-investment, start-up soft landings, and skill exchanges. By lining up policy goals with programs and pilots, these arrangements intend to open brand-new funding channels for high-growth business, lower barriers to dual-market gain access to, and speed up development throughout concern sectors – laying the structure for resilient, equally advantageous development and financial investment passages in between the UAE and Hong Kong.
The signed MOUs consisted of a contract in between the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE which develops a Mutual Recognition Framework (MRF) for mutual fund, making it possible for public funds authorised in one jurisdiction to be dispersed in a structured approval procedure. The MOU was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the SFC, Ms Julia Leung, and the Chief Executive Officer of the SCA, Mr Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi.
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) likewise signed an MOU to improve co-operation and enhance connection in between the capital markets of Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. The MOU was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the HKEX, Ms Bonnie Chan and the ADX Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi.
Hub71 signed an overall of 3 MOUs, one with Cyberport, one with MTR Lab and one with the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP). These offers will permit the celebrations to support start-ups in both Hong Kong and the UAE to develop an existence in each other’s jurisdiction and fast-track access to grants. The 3 MOUs will assist to nurture the most vibrant young business, consequently increasing the vibrancy and dynamism of business environments in both locations. The MOUs were signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Hub71, Mr Ahmad Ali Alwan and agents from Cyberport, MTR Lab and the HSITP.
Mr Alhawi stated, “Since its founding, Investopia has stood as a catalyst for global dialogue, a bridge for opportunity, and a platform for connecting visionary investors and innovators. Our deepening partnership with Hong Kong – a dynamic financial hub that shares many of the UAE’s ambitions and strengths – reflects the accelerating momentum of cross-border collaboration. This landmark event marks a pivotal moment, with strategic agreements that pave the way for transformative growth across high-impact sectors.”
Ms Lau stated, “Invest Hong Kong’s mission is to connect global businesses with opportunities in Hong Kong, and to promote and facilitate investment. As key links in the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong and the UAE have distinct yet complementary roles, both being important international hubs. We see significant potential to deepen collaboration across green finance, fintech, family offices and cross-border investment. InvestHK is committed to supporting UAE businesses in their growth journey, providing them with the resources and expertise they need to thrive in this dynamic region.”
Mr Marzooqi stated, “Investopia reminds us that the future of commerce lies in corridors, not borders. The corridors connecting Asia and the UAE are no longer just about moving goods, they are about enabling every kind of flow, including trade, capital, talent, and innovation. From securities services to digital trade and payments, HBSC is helping clients harness these flows with confidence. That’s the true opportunity of the corridor, to turn connectivity into seamless growth.”
The UAE delegation consisted of agents from leading UAE federal government bodies and financial investment promo firms (such as the UAE Ministry of Investment, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the SCA of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, and HUB71), significant banks and sovereign wealth funds (consisting of ADQ, Emirates Development Bank, and First Abu Dhabi Bank), chambers of commerce, and industry-leading business such as EDGE, Al Dhow Holding, and Sunset Hospitality Group. Their involvement shows the UAE’s tactical vision to cultivate international discussion, allow collaborations, and assist in the circulation of capital into high-impact chances.
Given that its launch in 2021, Investopia has actually brought in over 11 500 individuals from more than 70 nations, consisting of numerous ministerial-level authorities and over 1 000 worldwide company executives. The platform continues to develop itself as a crucial force forming worldwide financial investment patterns and driving positive discussions on the future of the world economy.
To download the occasion images, please see: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720329097410.