The Greater Bay area presents a plethora of opportunities for investors and the private wealth management community that banks them. What are the key specifications of the GBA market, the prospects for the megalopolis, and how can investors capitalise on the growth potential? Ann Kung, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong), offers her insights in this opening keynote address, setting the scene for the GBA opportunity.

Significant initiatives have been put in place to support the development of the Greater Bay Area as a major economic and financial powerhouse, to further integrate the GBA region and strengthen the internationalisation of the RMB. What have been the key successes of the GBA opportunities to date? How have the latest developments, including the launch of the Wealth Management Connect scheme (WMC) - been received by the market? In this keynote address, Edmond Lau, Deputy Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), will discuss the various GBA opportunities at play and key milestones to further increase connectivity in the GBA and deepen the opening-up of Mainland China’s financial markets.

How does Bank of China (Hong Kong) approach the GBA opportunity strategically? What are the bank's expectations for the region going forward and how would BOCHK recommend investors to position themselves to capitalise on the region’s impressive growth potential? Join this key session to find out frontline perspectives on what it takes to succeed in the Greater Bay Area.

Licensing for cross-border advisory is a complex endeavour, with different laws governing financial regulations, taxation and dispute resolution processes in different jurisdictions. How then, can private banks remain compliant and abide by the changing regulatory requirements when operating across multiple jurisdictions whilst mitigating risk? How can they prepare to offer full advisory-led private banking services in a context of further WMC expansion and greater connectivity in the Greater Bay Area? From a tax incentive perspective, what opportunities are there for PB clients? In this key session, Patrick Yip, Vice Chair of Deloitte China, will provide thought-leadership on issues at play in the GBA and how to be successful and compliant in the current regulatory environment.

What advantages are there for SFOs and MFOs when it comes to the GBA and what new business opportunities does the region create? What direct VC investment opportunities should be considered by FOs? What key licensing and regulatory updates should Family Offices be mindful of? Join this session with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) to find out more.