According to the 39th edition of the prestigious Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), Hong Kong has confirmed its status as one of the key nodes in the global financial system, retaining third place worldwide with a final score of 765 points.
Narrow Gap with Global Leaders
The competition at the top of the ranking remains extremely tight. The margin between Hong Kong and the list leaders is measured in single digits: just two points behind first-place New York, and one point behind second-place London. Meanwhile, the Special Administrative Region continues to dominate the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing its closest regional competitor — Singapore.
A detailed breakdown of sectoral sub-indices highlights the strengths of Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem:
Leadership in Core Financial Segments
- World No. 1: Banking, insurance, and financial technologies (FinTech);
- Second place globally: Investment and asset management;
- Fourth place: Quality of government regulation and institutional environment;
- Sixth place: Professional services and trading infrastructure.
Growth Outlook: Rising Influence in the Medium Term
The current GFCI edition conducted a comprehensive assessment of 120 financial centers worldwide. Based on surveys of international experts and market participants, Hong Kong was included in the shortlist of jurisdictions whose role in the global financial architecture is expected to strengthen over the next 2–3 years.
Stable retention of third place in the global rankings, dominance in the high-tech FinTech segment, and high scores across key industrial sectors confirm that Hong Kong possesses fundamental resilience. Even amid intensifying geopolitical and economic competition, the city continues to adapt to new challenges while maintaining its appeal for international investors, banks, and technology companies.
