Hong Kong’s financial sector stands to benefit from artificial intelligence advancements, China’s financial liberalisation, and rising regional wealth, according to Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) Chairman Benjamin Hung. The city’s markets are expected to play a key role in capital raising, while increased wealth among Asian business families may drive the growth of family offices. Hung said ongoing market rallies, fuelled by China’s economic stimulus and DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough, signal improved investor sentiment, with daily stock turnover surpassing HKD300bn (USD38.58bn) last week. The FSDC plans global roadshows to promote Hong Kong as a financial hub, targeting the US, Europe, the Middle East, and ASEAN. The council is also conducting research to enhance market competitiveness, aiming to attract more IPOs and financial talent.