Invest Hong Kong activates Fintech Alliance with leading Mainland institutions to help enterprises set up in Hong Kong (with photo)
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The activation ceremony was officiated by the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Joseph Chan, and Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau. The activation was jointly launched by the FTAHK and leading Mainland representatives in the fields of fintech and innovation, including:
- Fintech association strategic partners: Zhongguancun Fintech Industry Development Alliance, the Shenzhen FinTech Association and the Shanghai Fintech Industry Alliance;
- Academy and talent partners: Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance and the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University;
- Local industry specialist partners: Shanghai Jing'an Digital Economy Industry Federation (DEIF) and the SMC Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center.
Mr Chan, said, "Under 'one country, two systems' framework, Hong Kong possesses unique institutional advantages, serving as a leading international financial centre and an emerging innovation and technology hub. We are delighted to witness the establishment of the Fintech Alliance, which fully embodies Hong Kong's role as a 'super connector' and a double gateway for Mainland enterprises to expand to overseas markets. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to enhance the innovation ecosystem to attract more outstanding Mainland fintech enterprises and talent to Hong Kong, leveraging leading Mainland technologies to further elevate the global competitiveness of the financial sector in Hong Kong."
Mr Lau, said, "The establishment of the Fintech Alliance marks a new milestone in the relationship between InvestHK and our key partners on the Mainland. Through this Alliance, we will provide a more systematic and efficient one-stop platform for Mainland fintech enterprises. InvestHK's dedicated team will work closely with Alliance members to offer all-round support to Mainland enterprises, from business planning and local setup to connecting with international capital and markets, helping them to shine in Hong Kong and on the global stage."
The Alliance members, which include associations directly under regional authorities, municipal governments, and independent institutions, will focus on co-operation ranging from macro-policy information exchanges, support for corporations expanding overseas and financing, and exchange in financial and technological expertise across regions. The goal is to provide pragmatic empowerment for enterprises at different stages of development and to jointly build a world-class innovation ecosystem with an impactful global influence.
The Secretary-General of the Zhongguancun Fintech Industry Development Alliance and President of Zhongguancun Internet Finance Institute, Mr Liu Yong, said, "This co-operation marks a crucial step in building an efficient cross-border collaboration mechanism. By leveraging Zhongguancun's robust tech innovation ecosystem and Hong Kong's international business environment, we will jointly create a 'super channel' to support the development of fintech enterprises, helping more high-quality tech companies establish a foothold in Hong Kong and expand globally."
The Executive Vice President of the Shenzhen FinTech Association, Mr Li Shen, stated, "Hong Kong, as an international financial centre, serves as a 'super springboard' for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas. As a hub for fintech innovation, Shenzhen's enterprises are actively seeking professional platforms to facilitate their global expansion. The association is dedicated to building connections by facilitating the Shenzhen fintech overseas expansion alliance and organising enterprises to participate in Hong Kong FinTech Week. The establishment of the GoGlobal Task Force aligns closely with our mission, and the association will actively organise members to participate. In the future, we look forward to deepen policy co-ordination between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, with more initiatives in cross-border pilot programmes and mutual recognition of talent, helping enterprises in the two places to collaborate and go global together."
The Chair of the FTAHK, Ms Lareina Wang, said, "As an important 'super connector,' the FTAHK aims to leverage our broad industry connection and growing Mainland member base to build an effective communications channel. We are the community that understands both sides, and this partnership will supercharge our ability to help these companies thrive in Hong Kong and scale globally."
The Assistant Dean of the Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research and the Executive Director of the Financial MBA Program at Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Ms Nicole Ni, said, "Our MBA programme is 'finance-oriented and technology-driven'. The curriculum deeply integrates financial theory with cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, and integrates the Chartered Global Fintech certification to empower students both academically and professionally. We look forward to exploring the future of financial innovation with global elites through the Alliance."
The Vice President and Secretary-General of the DEIF, Mr Marco Yang, said, "This collaboration lays the foundation for us to provide seamless services for Mainland enterprises entering the Hong Kong market. As a 'resource connector' for the regional digital economy, the DEIF, leveraging on its extensive member network and policy interpretation capabilities on the Mainland, is confident in efficiently building a two-way empowerment channel to help Mainland enterprises establish in Hong Kong and integrate into the global ecosystem."
Ends/Friday, November 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:33
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