​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO) hosted a business forum titled "Building Bridges Between Hong Kong and Miami - Business, Finance and More" in Miami, Florida, on April 16 (Miami time), bringing together close to 70 participants from the business and investment communities to explore financial opportunities in Hong Kong.
      
     Organised in partnership with the Financial & International Business Association, Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the forum underscored the New York ETO's renewed engagement with the southeastern United States and its commitment to strengthening ties with Miami and Florida.
      
     In her welcoming remarks, the Director of the New York ETO, Ms Maisie Ho, highlighted the shared strengths of Miami and Hong Kong as dynamic, outward-looking gateway cities. "Hong Kong is Asia's world city, while Miami is the Gateway of the Americas," she said. "Both cities thrive as super connectors, linking capital, talent and ideas across borders, and enabling enterprises to scale from regional players to global leaders."
      
     Ms Ho highlighted Hong Kong's strong economic momentum, noting that the city ranked first globally in initial public offering fundraising and its status as home to over 3 380 single-family offices. She also outlined new growth opportunities under the "AI+" and "Finance+" policy frameworks announced in the latest Budget, including initiatives in AI integration, support for technology enterprises, green finance and Renminbi internationalisation.
      
     The forum's panel discussion featured the Executive Director of the Financial Services Development Council, Dr Rocky Tung, who shared insights on Hong Kong's latest financial developments and its role as a premier international financial platform for Miami-based companies, investors, and family offices. Other panelists included the Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in New York, Mr Anson Law, and the Founder and Principal of Kaptzan Legal Solutions, Ms Robin Kaptzan. The session was moderated by the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong New York Office, Ms Yi Xie.
      
     During the forum, Ms Ho and Dr Tung met with the President and CEO of the Financial & International Business Association, Mr David Schwartz, and treasurer, Mr Wayne Shah, to discuss opportunities to advance financial connectivity of the two ecosystems through knowledge exchange and institutional partnership. Earlier in the day, Ms Ho also participated in the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global with the Tourism Commission and the Hong Kong Tourism Board to promote Hong Kong as a premier cruise tourism destination for high-value-added travellers who treasure diverse experiences. Seatrade Cruise Global is the leading annual event for the international cruise industry, bringing together cruise lines, destination ports, suppliers and travel professionals.

Ends/Saturday, April 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 5:06

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