Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem Report

16 CEPA - Preferential treatment for Hong Kong-made products and Hong Kong-based services companies accessing the mainland market The Greater Bay Area - An important economic cluster comprises of 9 Cities + 2 Special Administrative Regions, with over 86million people and a combined GDP of US$2 trillion - Over 20% of high-net-worth individuals in Mainland China are located in the Greater Bay Area i - 16 policy measures to benefit Hong Kong ranging from livelihood to business National development strategy that promotes cooperation among countries/regions on policy coordination, facilities connectivity, trade and financial integration. Hong Kong is positioned to capitalize on its unique advantages to connect the mainland with other B&R countries . Enjoys highly favourable access under the Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN Hong Kong is pursuing accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) , the world's largest free trade area and the first Free Trade Agreement to include Mainland China, Japan and Korea. Source: i. FSDC, KPMG Access to Global Markets Hong Kong––The World’s Super Connector 1. Mainland China 4. Countries in Belt & Road Initiatives 3.South East Asia 2. Japan, Korea, Australia, SE Asia 1 2 3 4