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Hong Kong steps up tax fight with Singapore to lure expats

The proposal is part of a push by the Chinese territory to compete with Singapore for top-tier financial talent.

New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister

Hong Kong has opened a new trade office in Malaysia, with a minister saying the move is part of a strategic push to deepen regional ties and position the city as a bridge between the country and the Greater Bay Area. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said on Tuesday that the opening of the Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur would strengthen Hong Kong’s presence in the region. “The establishment of…

Simplified Dual IPO Framework to Strengthen Malaysia–Hong Kong Capital Market Links

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted its flagship event, Think Business Think Hong Kong 2026 (TBTHK), in Kuala Lumpur today. The symposium brought together around 1,600 individuals from Hong Kong and Malaysia, including government and business leaders and professional service providers from Hong Kong. The Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2026 event provided opportunities for Malaysian businesses to expand into the Guangdong-Hong…

Hong Kong weighs sweeping tax reforms to attract private capital and investment talent

Hong Kong is considering a major expansion of tax incentives for asset managers, potentially giving private equity, private credit, venture capital and family-office professionals greater access to favourable treatment, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move comes as the financial hub seeks to compete with Singapore and other global centres for investment talent. The proposed reforms could also extend tax concessions to employees…

Hong Kong considers extending tax breaks to trading firms

Hong Kong is considering extending proposed tax incentives to proprietary trading firms as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global financial centre and compete with Singapore, New York and Miami for high-value investment talent, according to a report by the Financial Times. The proposed changes could give traders at firms such as Jane Street and Citadel Securities access to tax treatment that would exclude performance-related compensatio…

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Hong Kong is considering broadening tax concessions to attract more global trading firms as it competes with Singapore and other financial centres for investment businesses and talent. The potential expansion follows the city's efforts to make its tax regime more attractive to hedge funds, family of... Article link