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     The Government announced today (March 20) the return of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit (WGHK) on March 26 and its speaker lineup. Hong Kong has consistently maintained its leading position as a top global wealth management centre and a key hub for family offices worldwide. The third edition of the WGHK will showcase the city’s role in empowering global wealth for good, fostering cross-cultural exchanges, and forging partnerships to drive growth, innovation and legacy building for generations to come.
 
     Co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the third edition of the WGHK will once again bring influential family office principals from around the world to Hong Kong. Under the theme “Hong Kong of the World, for the World”, the summit will forge new connections and leverage Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the Mainland and being closely connected to the world to drive innovation, investment and sustainable growth.
 
     Participants from Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa will join Mainland and Hong Kong attendees at the event and exchange insights. Meaningful conversations on how wealth can drive progress, inspire creativity and create lasting impact around the three sub-themes, namely art and culture, philanthropy, and technology and artificial intelligence investments, will be featured. Anchoring the Wealth and Investment Mega Event Week as part of Hong Kong Super March, the WGHK 2025 is also an opportunity for global attendees to experience firsthand the energy, warmth and entrepreneurial spirit that define Hong Kong. 
 
     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, “Building on the success of the previous two summits, this year’s WGHK attracted attendees from an even wider spectrum, in terms of where they come from and the family offices they are representing. World-class speakers and decision-makers of family offices are going to gather here in Hong Kong to explore how the city’s strategic advantages can shape a brighter future and build legacy. They are also going to feel for themselves the unparalleled opportunities that Hong Kong has to offer as a global family office hub for wealth stewardship driving sustainable growth and touching lives far beyond our city through our strong financial and legal infrastructure, global connectivity, and thriving professional and philanthropic ecosystem.”
 
     The Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, said, “Hong Kong is a ‘super-connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’, renowned as an internationally connected financial powerhouse, a thriving business and innovation hub, and a beacon of arts and culture. Amplifying these advantages, the city is home to a dynamic family office ecosystem backed by top-tier professional talent and philanthropic matchmaking services, and supported by the dedicated efforts of our FamilyOfficeHK team. More than 2 700 single family offices choose Hong Kong as their base, leveraging our unique strengths to grow and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.”
 
     This year’s WGHK will be graced by a distinguished lineup of international speakers as follows:
 

• Mr Luis Alvarado, Head of GAEA, World Economic Forum;
• Mr Horst Bente, Founder of ADLEGACY;
• Mr Robert Buchbauer, Vice Chairman, Swarovski International Holding;
• Dr Adrian Cheng, Chairman of the Board, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy;
• Mr Steve Davis, Senior Advisor and Director, Gates Foundation;
• Mr Simone Gibertoni, Chief Executive Officer of Clinique La Prairie;
• Mr Gregg Lemkau, Co-Chief Executive Officer, BDT & MSD Partners;
• Mr James Peng, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pony.ai;
• Mr Pandu Patria Sjahrir, Chief Investment Officer, Danantara Indonesia;
• Mr Joe Tsai, Co-founder and Chairman, Alibaba Group;
• Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of University of Oxford;
• Ms Supaluck Umpujh, Chairwoman of The Mall Group; and
• Ms Yeyi Yun, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of MiniMax

 
     The WGHK is the flagship event of Wealth and Investment Mega Event Week, a series of high-profile gatherings that highlight Hong Kong’s strength as a financial powerhouse. The week also includes the Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium on March 24, the HSBC Global Investment Summit from March 25 to 27, the inaugural Bloomberg Family Office Summit and a number of sustainability-themed events hosted by the World Economic Forum on March 27. Bringing together global family offices, investors, and entrepreneurs, the week seeks to inspire new opportunities and energise the future of wealth management and global investment. read more

     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart for Beijing in the late afternoon today (March 20). During his visit to Beijing, he will attend the China Development Forum and give a speech at one of the Forum’s thematic sessions. He will also call on relevant central ministries and institutions to discuss strengthening co-operation, and will tour enterprises. 

     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Eddie Yue, will join parts of the visit.

     Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong in the morning on March 24. During his absence, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will act as the Financial Secretary. The Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Joseph Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury during Mr Hui’s absence. read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:      The Federal Open Market Committee of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced early today (March 20, Hong Kong time) after its two-day … read more

　　The “Hong Kong Artists” Series 2025, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), will launch six brilliant programmes featuring 10 distinguished local artists skilled in violin, piano, cello, guzheng and vocal arts. Among them, a cross-genre performance of music and painting will be staged to showcase Hong Kong’s unique cultural character, embracing diversity and innovation. Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10am next Thursday (March 27). 

　　Brief introductions of the programmes are as follows:

“Soundscape Impressions”
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Date and time: May 10 (Saturday), 8pm
Venue: Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Ticket prices: $240 and $320
 
　　Curated by renowned pianist Colleen Lee and watercolour artist Fu Man-yat, this cross-genre arts programme presents works of French composers Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Ravel. Lee, together with three vibrant musicians – Aaron Chan (violin), Letty Poon (cello) and Rhythmie Wong (piano) – will perform alongside Fu’s paintings. The concert features interactions between painting and music, enabling the audience to experience the commonalities between the two art forms. 

Violin Recital by Nina Wong
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Date and time: June 11 (Wednesday), 8pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket prices: $200 and $240

　　Emerging violinist Nina Wong pursued her studies at the Bard College Conservatory of Music in New York, the United States. In this recital, young pianist Shelley Ng will join her to present a programme of works by renowned composers Bach, Strauss, Piazzolla and more, showcasing virtuoso finesse. 

Piano Recital by Anson Wong
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Date and time: July 4 (Friday), 8pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket prices: $200 and $240

　　Rising pianist Anson Wong was awarded the grand prize at the International Music Competition of Hong Kong Generation Next Arts in 2021. He will offer audiences a delightful evening featuring works by JanáÄ�ek, Schubert (transcription by Liszt), Beethoven and Schumann, as well as Wong’s transcription of adagietto from Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5”. 

Cello Recital by Alex Lau
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Date and time: September 9 (Tuesday), 8pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket prices: $200 and $240

　　Emerging young cellist Alex Lau makes frequent appearances on the music scene in America, Europe and Asia. He will be accompanied by Japanese pianist Naoko Sonoda to perform works by Beethoven, Brahms, Ligeti, Prokofiev and more to embark on a musical journey that spans 200 years.  

Vocal Recital by Viola Cheung
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Date and time: November 13 (Thursday), 8pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket prices: $200 and $240

　　With an extended vocal range and timber, soprano Viola Cheung has been invited to perform different roles in operas and to sing solo and ensemble works around the world in recent years. She will be accompanied by pianist Leona Cheung to present a programme featuring classical operatic works and contemporary music pieces. 

Guzheng Recital by Grammy Yeung
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Date and time: December 1 (Monday), 8pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Ticket prices: $200 and $240

　　Young guzheng player Grammy Yeung, who has been invited to give solo performance at different venues, will collaborate with multiple Chinese and western music players, showcasing classical and contemporary guzheng pieces, as well as a newly commissioned composition by local composer Chan Hing-yan, highlighting the multifaceted nature of guzheng with both traditional Chinese aesthetics and innovation. 

　　Tickets of the above-mentioned programmes will be available from March 27 (Thursday) onwards at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Package discounts will be available for ticket purchases with different programmes in the “Hong Kong Artists” Series in 2025. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1823.html.
 
　　The “Hong Kong Artists” Series aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talents. In addition to individual performances, it also encourages cross-genre works to highlight their unique styles. For more information, please visit the above-mentioned website. 

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     â€‹The Labour Department has called for registration for a webinar on the Employment Ordinance and the abolition of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting arrangement to be held between 2.30pm and 5pm on April 25 (Friday).

     The main provisions of the Employment Ordinance and the abolition of the MPF offsetting arrangement will be introduced.

     The real-time webinar will be conducted in Cantonese via Zoom, and participation is free of charge.

     Interested participants should complete the registration form, which can be downloaded from the Labour Department’s website (www.labour.gov.hk), and return it by email by April 7 (Monday). The quota will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For enquiries, please call 3575 8671. read more