FSDC Industry Exchange Series – Fuelling Startup Success: Cultivating Home-grown Alternative Investment Funds

As our HKSI Institute Member, you are cordially invited to attend the FSDC Industry Exchange Series webinar, where speakers will delve deeper into the insights gleaned from the paper. They will explore the evolving landscape of private markets in Hong Kong, discuss emerging opportunities and challenges, and outline actionable strategies to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for alternative investment funds.

As global investment preferences shift towards private markets, Hong Kong has solidified its position as a cornerstone of this dynamic landscape. As of June 2024, Hong Kong ranks second in Asia and fifth globally, with fund managers overseeing USD240 billion in assets under management across private equity, venture capital, and private debt (including private credit). A robust private market enables the city to capitalise on the powerful interplay between capital formation and entrepreneurial ventures. Startups, scale-ups, and innovative technologies increasingly rely on private capital to drive growth, and Hong Kong’s vibrant investment landscape provides a strong foundation to support this momentum, fuelling innovation, growth, and economic resilience in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Despite these strengths, persistent gaps remain—particularly in funding early-stage ventures, commercialising innovation, and refining regulatory frameworks for alternative investments. These challenges point to a need for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to build a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready alternative investment ecosystem. As a leading international financial hub, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to bridge these divides and elevate its leadership in the private markets sector.

HKSI Institute members are welcome to join for free!

For enquiries, please contact via [email protected] or call Ms Keira Chau (852) 36129951 / Ms Christina Ng (852) 36129942.