Building a Financial Hub for the Next Era of Global Finance

As global finance undergoes structural change driven by technology, geopolitics, and shifting capital flows, financial centres must evolve beyond traditional strengths to remain competitive. In this fireside conversation, Joseph H. L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of Hong Kong SAR, explores how leading jurisdictions are redefining what it means to be a global financial hub in a digital and multipolar world.The discussion examines how policy, infrastructure, and regulatory innovation work together to attract capital, support emerging financial technologies, and enable cross-border connectivity. From digital assets and real-time payments to market infrastructure and talent development, this session provides a strategic perspective on how governments can position their economies at the centre of the next era of global finance.