Hong Kong Maintains Third Place in Global Financial Centers Ranking

On March 20, the 37th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index report was jointly released. Hong Kong's overall score increased by 11 points to 760 points, slightly narrowing the gap with the top - ranked financial center. Hong Kong maintained its third - place ranking globally and continued to lead in the Asia - Pacific region.

A spokesman for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said that the report fully affirmed Hong Kong's leading position and strength as an international financial center. Hong Kong rose to second place globally in "human capital", "infrastructure" and "financial industry development level", and also climbed to third place globally in "business environment" and "reputation and comprehensiveness".

In addition, Hong Kong also ranked among the top in multiple financial industry sectors. It ranked first globally in "investment management", "insurance" and "financing", and third globally in "banking". In terms of fintech level, Hong Kong further jumped five places to fourth globally.

The spokesman pointed out that with the firm support of the country, Hong Kong will continue to leverage the advantages of "one country, two systems", actively integrate into the country's development, deepen international exchanges and cooperation, and play the roles of a "super - connector" and a "super - value - adder". The HKSAR government has announced a series of policy measures in the 2025 - 2026 Budget to drive the high - quality development of Hong Kong's international financial market at full speed and create more new growth points.

The Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government said that they will actively strengthen financial connectivity, expand offshore RMB business, promote green finance, asset management and fintech innovation to further enhance market vitality and competitiveness.

Since 2007, the Global Financial Centres Index report has been released in March and September every year. The 37th edition evaluated 119 financial centers globally, and Hong Kong ranked third with an overall score of 760 points.