18th AFF press conference takes place tomorrow
Kicking off the region’s first major international financial and business event of 2025 to take the pulse of the global economy
6 January 2025 – The 18th Asian Financial Forum 2025 (AFF), co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 13 and 14 January (Monday and Tuesday). Themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine”, the AFF will be the first major financial and business event in the region in the new year, bringing together more than 100 global policymakers, business leaders, financial experts and investors, entrepreneurs and economists to share their views on issues related to political leadership, geopolitical tensions, monetary policy shifts, macroeconomic challenges and more. These industry heavyweights will discuss the latest developments and investment opportunities in financial markets and explore how Hong Kong can leverage its strengths as an international financial centre to seek breakthroughs in a period of change.
This year's forum will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers, including Prof Justin Lin Yifu, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank (2008-2012); Prof Stuart Russell, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum's Council on AI; Antoine Gosset-Grainville, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AXA; Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Dr Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman of Sinovation Ventures; Dr Fred Hu, Founder and Chairman of Primavera Capital Group; Li Yimei, Chief Executive Officer of China Asset Management; Liu Haoling, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Investment Officer, China Investment Corporation; Vincent Mortier, Group Chief Investment Officer, Amundi; and Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group. They will take the stage in different sessions at the AFF to share their views on a range of topical issues.
The Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon, FintechHK Start-up Salon and Global Investment Zone will all be staged as part of the AFF to attract fintech companies, start-ups and international investment agencies from around the world to boost connections and promote collaboration within the industry. In addition, AFF Deal-making will build on the success of previous years to connect sources of funds and deals from around the world through one-on-one meetings.
The HKTDC will hold a press conference on 7 January 2025 (Tuesday) to introduce more details of the upcoming AFF and provide insights into financial market trends for 2025. Joining the event will be Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government; Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, HSBC; Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director; and Jack Chan, Chairman of EY China and Regional Managing Partner of EY Greater China.
We cordially invite you or your representatives to attend the press conference. Details are as follows:
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7 January 2025 (Tuesday) |
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3pm (Media registration time: 2:30pm) |
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Meeting Rooms S426-427, HKCEC |
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- Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government - Luanne Lim, Chairperson of the AFF Steering Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong, HSBC - Dr Patrick Lau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director - Jack Chan, Chairman of EY China and Regional Managing Partner of EY Greater China |
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Cantonese (questions in Putonghua or English are welcome) |
Media representatives who would like to interview speakers at the forum should submit interview requests to ayiu@yuantung.com.hk or lsong@yuantung.com.hk by 8 January 2025. A list of the speakers at different AFF sessions is provided below:
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Renowned global development economists and leading AI scholars will attend the Keynote Luncheon, providing an in-depth analysis of the evolving global economic landscape and the new opportunities brought by AI and science, offering forward-looking insights to participants |
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Financial officials, central bankers and senior representatives from major enterprises in the mainland, ASEAN, the Middle East and other regions in Asia will exchange views on financial policies while dissecting the market outlook and financial market trends from multiple perspectives |
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Central bankers from Europe and America, leaders of multilateral organisations, and executives from financial corporations will come together to share insights on the macroeconomy and global investment opportunities |
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Other speakers in the fields of artificial intelligence and tech will focus on the latest industry developments and prospects for 2025 |
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Speakers in the field of sustainable development will share their perspectives and strategies on topics such as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and sustainable investment during various sessions of the AFF |
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Websites
• Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en
• Programme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programme
• Speaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speaker
Media enquiries
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
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Agnes Yiu |
Tel: (852) 3428 5690 |
Email: ayiu@yuantung.com.hk |
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Louise Song |
Tel: (852) 3428 5691 |
Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hk |
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
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Clayton Lauw |
Tel: (852) 2584 4472 |
Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org |
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Katy Wong |
Tel: (852) 2584 4524 |
Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org |