Demographic Changes and Long-Term Asset Markets : Opportunities and Developments in Hong Kong

In view of the demographic changes in Hong Kong and the associated increase in demand for long-term assets for retirement planning, this report explores the opportunities and developments in Hong Kong’s long-term asset markets. It investigates the growth in demand for long-term assets due to demographic trends and reviews the various long-term assets available in Hong Kong. The report also gathers insights of local market participants through a survey and interviews commissioned by the HKIMR, highlighting the growth opportunities and arising key trends. For example, 83% of the respondents would move towards ESG adoption in their investment strategies and 89% would consider the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area initiative in their strategic plans. The report concludes by discussing ways to promote the healthy development of Hong Kong’s long-term asset markets amidst the demographic transition