Inside Hong Kong’s Fintech Rise: What’s Drawing Global Firms In? | InvestHK’s King Leung

Where should a financial services business expand next? And what makes a market attractive enough to justify the move?

In this episode of The London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark is joined by Mr King Leung, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion 2 at InvestHK, to explore why Hong Kong continues to attract financial services, fintech and technology businesses from around the world.

Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, consultant and investment promotion leader, King shares what companies consider when deciding where to establish a presence, from market size and access to capital to talent, regulation and government policy.

The conversation also looks at Hong Kong’s growing role in wealth management and cross-border payments, its approach to digital assets and new financial infrastructure, and how InvestHK helps international companies land, find clients and build their networks.

King also discusses the growing two-way relationship between Hong Kong, mainland China and the UK, including his recent delegation of 25 companies to Britain, and why Hong Kong FinTech Week is becoming an important meeting point for Asian and international businesses.

For financial services and fintech businesses considering international expansion, this is a practical look at how companies assess new markets and how Hong Kong is positioning itself as a gateway between Asia and the global economy.

Chapters:

00:00 - Trailer & Intro

01:25 - Introduction to Hong Kong's Financial Landscape

03:19 - Key Factors Influencing Investment Decisions

07:10 - Hong Kong's Market Size and Policy Environment

10:54 - Talent and Infrastructure Support for Fintech

14:38 - Case Study: Liquidified's Growth in Hong Kong

18:46 - Government Initiatives and Accelerators

22:12 - Hong Kong's Role in Digital Assets and Stablecoins

25:42 - Hong Kong-UK Trade and Investment Opportunities

33:46 - Upcoming Events and Future Outlook

37:41 - Personal Insights and Career Lessons