Hong Kong Attracts Mainland China’s Wealthy for Global Investment and Family Offices

Amid surging demand for cross-border wealth management, Hong Kong is increasingly attracting wealthy clients from mainland China to establish family offices and pursue international investment opportunities.

Wendy Yuen Miu-ling, Head of Personal and Business Banking at China Citic Bank International (CNCBI), noted that the bank has seen new cross-border wealth-management clients from the mainland triple in the first half of 2025, with assets under management rising by approximately 30% year-on-year. This growth has been driven in part by the Hong Kong government’s active promotion of family office policies in recent years.

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Yuen highlighted that Hong Kong’s mature financial system, free capital flow, and international investment platform make it a preferred destination for Chinese high-net-worth individuals seeking wealth preservation and global diversification. CNCBI has recently established a new private banking centre in Citic Tower, Admiralty, providing clients with a one-stop solution for diversified investments, family governance, and global asset allocation.

This trend underscores Hong Kong’s central role as a regional wealth hub and reflects the growing professionalization and internationalization of China’s family office market.