HKMA hosts sharing session with AIIB President and senior executives from Hong Kong's capital markets (with photos)

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Mr Jin Liqun, spoke to about 90 senior executives from capital markets at a sharing session hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (July 18). This was the HKMA's first time hosting a session with the AIIB following Hong Kong becoming a member of the AIIB on June 7. The session was hosted by the Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Norman Chan.

     During the session, Mr Jin elaborated on AIIB's priorities, the importance of the two triple-A ratings, and the plans to make use of capital markets to further goals.

     Mr Jin said, "Now that we've received top ratings by two leading rating agencies, we are better positioned to move forward with our ambitious plans to transform Asia's infrastructure landscape. We look forward to further discussions with Hong Kong business and investment leaders as we continue to prioritize engagement in target sectors, and with partners that can demonstrate success."

     The Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the AIIB, Mr Thierry de Longuemar, also spoke at the session and elaborated on AIIB's financial strategies and policies. The session also facilitated dialogue pertaining to how Hong Kong can support the financing needs of the AIIB.

     Mr Chan said, "With Hong Kong's admission as a member of the AIIB, we are pleased to host the session for AIIB and to facilitate the use of the capital markets here to further the future work and business plans of the AIIB."

     The session was attended by about 90 senior representatives from banks, insurance companies, and asset owners and managers.

Ends/Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:50

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The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Mr Norman Chan (right), meets with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mr Jin Liqun (left), today (July 18).

The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mr Jin Liqun (left), and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Norman Chan (right), greet the participants of a sharing session hosted by the HKMA today (July 18).

The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Mr Jin Liqun (second left), and the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the AIIB, Mr Thierry de Longuemar (first left), spoke at the sharing session hosted by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Norman Chan (second right), today (July 18). The Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue (first right), also joined the discussion.

About 90 senior representatives from banks, insurance companies, and asset owners and managers attend the sharing session with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority today (July 18).