HKMA welcomes Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to open Hong Kong Office
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (October 27) welcomes the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, to open office in Hong Kong. 

     The Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Norman Chan, said: "I am very pleased that ADIA has chosen Hong Kong to open its first office in Asia Pacific. Hong Kong is the ideal platform for ADIA and other major asset owners to set up and tap into the enormous investment potential in China and the rest of the region. The HKMA looks forward to further collaboration with ADIA."

Ends/Thursday, October 27, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:05

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