Xu Zhengyu: The New Capital Investor Immigration Program has received over 3000 applications, with over 1600 already approved.

Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury Bureau chief Christopher Hui said in a speech at a family office forum that as of the end of January 2026, the New Capital Investor Immigration Scheme has received over 3,000 applications. If all are approved, the potential investment amount will exceed HK$90 billion. Over 1,600 applications have been formally approved, covering investments in stocks, bonds, time deposits, collective investment schemes (CIS), limited partnership funds, and real estate subject to certain restrictions. Hui said that Hong Kong currently has over 3,300 single family offices, with a growth of over 25% in the past two years. The goal is to attract at least 220 more family offices to establish or expand their business in Hong Kong within three years, expanding their business scope to more markets, such as Europe, the Middle East, and ASEAN. He also mentioned that aside from investments, family offices contribute significantly to the economy and society in other aspects. It is estimated that the operational expenses of a single family office in Hong Kong contribute approximately HK$12.6 billion to the local economy every year and directly employ over 10,000 professionals.