The Banking Association welcomes the report, affirming Hong Kong's advantages in talent development.

According to the research report of the Global Financial Centres Index, the ranking of Hong Kong has generally improved in the evaluations of industry professionals across various financial sectors, with Hong Kong ranking first globally in both banking and financing, and investment management rising to second globally; the rankings of five competitiveness indicators, including “human capital,” also continue to maintain a position in the global top three. The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers welcomes the report’s reaffirmation of Hong Kong’s leading position as an international financial center and its advantages in talent development.

In response, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Angela Liang, pointed out that Hong Kong’s overall score in the report has further increased, continuing to rank third globally and first in the Asia-Pacific region, while also maintaining the top position in global fintech rankings, reflecting the continuous consolidation and enhancement of Hong Kong’s status as an international financial center, with talents’ functions and roles becoming increasingly diverse.

She stated that the Institute will continue to fully support the professional training and qualification certification of local financial industry talents in the future, and in accordance with the national “14th Five-Year Plan” provisions and the relevant measures in the 2026-2027 financial budget, to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial center and a gathering place for international high-end talents.