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Hong Kong Unveils Five-Year Plan to Boost Financial Hub Status
Hong Kong has released its first five-year plan, aiming to solidify its position as a leading financial hub in Asia. The plan, detailed in a policy address, outlines strategies to attract global capital and foster economic growth. Key initiatives include developing an 'AI city brain' with an initial cost of HK$200 million and potentially introducing a new training visa in the first quarter of 2027. The city has also been rated as Asia's top financial hub for the fourth consecutive year according to a report. HSBC has adjusted its benefits for new bankers in Hong Kong, removing a $38,000 school fee perk.
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- Centre (3): Financial Times, South China Morning Post, The Wall Street Journal