The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), held January 13–14, 2025, in Hong Kong, united over 3,600 global leaders under the theme Powering the Next Growth Engine. Co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event fostered collaboration across 50+ countries, with over 700 deal-making meetings.
Pioneering Sustainability and Financial Innovation
Sustainability took center stage, with Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the ISSB, discussing global financial disclosure standards to boost market confidence. The inaugural Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chapter marked a milestone, connecting Hong Kong and GCC leaders to advance bilateral investments.
Dynamic Networking and Industry Insights
Exhibitors and participants engaged in vibrant sessions, including Fintech HK Startup Salon and CIO Insights. Joe Tsai of Alibaba Group highlighted the transformative role of large companies in fostering start-ups.
A Broader Financial Week Impact
As a core event of 2025 International Financial Week, AFF created synergies with events like the Family Office Symposium and Malaysia–Hong Kong Islamic Finance Roundtable, underscoring Hong Kong’s role as a global finance hub.