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Hong Kong, Mainland regulators mull bigger Southbound quotas and lower entry bars to deepen cross-border market access
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on 21 June that Hong Kong and mainland regulators are close to expanding Southbound Connect quotas and lowering participation thresholds, moves that will send more fund managers, bankers and compliance professionals shuttling across the border. The changes complement recent e-Channel and 24-hour clearance upgrades, underscoring how capital-market integration is reshaping day-to-day business-travel patterns in the Greater Bay Area.
Munich seminar positions Hong Kong as ‘super-connector’ for German firms, promising easier talent and capital flows
At a 21 June Munich road-show, HKETO Berlin and Invest Hong Kong pitched the SAR’s fast-track talent visas, upcoming seamless border clearance and expanding double-tax treaty network to German businesses seeking an Asian base. Simplified e-Visa issuance and new cross-boundary travel perks position Hong Kong as a cost-effective hub for deploying expatriates and supervising Greater Bay Area operations.